It is very well-known that Vikas Gupta and Ekta Kapoor go a long way back (we are talking 17 years long). In fact, it was Ekta who gave Vikas his first break and the latter also credits her for his successful climb in the industry. Apart from sharing an extremely professional relationship, the duo shares a great personal bond as well. There was even a time where Ekta Kapoor (who generally stays away from controversies), had come to Vikas’ defence very publicly. And this is a testimony to the bond that the duo shares. Karan Patel Replaces Vikas Gupta on ‘MTV Ace of Space’ As the Latter Enters Bigg Boss 12

Well, while the duo has been the closest of friends for a very very long time now, there was a period when Vikas had managed to get on Ekta’s bad side, so much so that Gupta ‘hid’ from her for almost a month. We are not saying this, it is by Vikas’ own admission.

In an interview with Vikas, we questioned him about his tryst with all things behind and in front of the camera. And it was during this conversation with the MTV Ace of Space host, that he revealed a candid tidbit from his ‘acting’ days. Next Up In MTV Ace Of Space: Vikas Gupta Challenges Contestants Emotionally!

Reveals a cheeky Vikas, “Ekta was about to launch me in Pyaar Ki  Yeh Ek Kahani, where I was playing a werewolf and Vivian Dsena was playing the Vampire. In fact, I had even shot for 4 days, and I hated it. I hated the experience of acting so much that I ran away, made some losses for Ekta, and got fired very badly, hid for a month from her and then I came back and apologised.

And Ekta being the adoring elder sibling to Vikas, obviously forgave him. Well, this was one anecdote that we did not know about. On second thoughts, now we are really intrigued as to how would Vikas have fared as the werewolf in Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahani... eh?

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