He is the latest entrant to the breed of "new wave" actors like Varun Badola, Neena Gupta, Rajeswari Sachdev and Niki Aneja who seek to bring a touch of realism to Indian television amid a plethora of "all black" or "all white" characters in most serials today. His previous appearances on the small screen in 'Kahin To Hoga' and 'Time Bomb' may have presented actor Rajiv Khandelwal in either 'passionately romantic and sugary sweet characters or out-and-out action portrayals but his latest serial 'Left Right Left' has this handsome actor in a role with a "touch of realism" about it. "Working in serials like 'Kahin To hoga' and 'Time Bomb' has been an extremely pleasurable experience. In fact, till this day, I cherish the trophies I received for these serials. However, post-'Time Bomb', I want to be a part of the new wave movement on television. Taking up 'Left Right Left' is for me a first step in this direction," Rajiv said.