Television actor Mazher Sayedd, who became popular as the protagonist Saloni's brother Samar in Zee TV's 'Saath Phere', is now going to show his devilish side in NDTV Imagine's recently launched soap 'Rakt Sambandh'.

According to the sources, initially Mazhar auditioned for another role but finally the actor was selected for this role. However, the actor has no qualms about it and is rather happy to play the negative character.

Mazhar said, "After my audition, they called me up to inform that I auditioned for the wrong role. I was informed that both the characters were negative. However, they preferred to cast me in the more evil character of Rohit. I am happy to play the more evil character of Rohit".

Well, only time can say how audience accepts Mazhar in a negative role!