By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS): Being first is not always a sign of excellence, says television actor Harshad Arora, who has turned out to be the first contestant to be eliminated from "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi".

Though disappointed, Harshad says it was only to be expected.

"I was being sent first for every task. And everyone knows the contestant who goes first is at a disadvantage. So you see, being first is not always a sign of excellence," he quipped.

"It wasn't planned that way. But every time I'd end up going first. So here I am, out of the show. But no regrets. I had great fun. All the 14 contestants were really good with the stunts. So the competition was worth it. I made some good friends. And Rohit Shetty was a terrific host. Also, I visited South Africa for the first time," he said of his experience on the Colors' show.

Now Harshad says he's all set to start work on a new fictional soap after the termination of "Beintehaa".

"All I can say at this moment is, it's a completely different character and plot from 'Beintehaa'. It will start in March," he said.