Member of the Week - Akshata - Page 3

1. Originally posted by: sree_20

   Hi Aksh

   Don't worry, you cannot be dethroned from the Hot Seat so easily, as you are fabulous with your answers... 😛

   Hi Boss! I guess you just saved me with so many questions.

   Which has been your Best Scene to-date in Astitva?

   That's not easy there are so many,but to answer your question it's the episode in which Simran confronts Abhi the first time she finds about his affair and the way she gives vent to her feelings later when she is alone.yeah,that's my favorite.

   Her shock and pain and Abhi's guilt was enacted superbly. Saw it recently on my old tape while recording something else.

   Which has been your Worst Scene to-date in Astitva?

   I think I missed it when I stopped watching.😉 But the episode that irritated me the most was when Simran agrees to make Yash the CEO of her hospital.I thought that was too absurd.

   Who according to you, is the Best Actor/Actress in Astitva?

   Niki Aneja, Varun Badola,Harsh Chhaya and Harshada. Sorry I can't name only one.

   What would you have done if you had a daughter like the Real Astha? How different would you have handled her?

   You mean Gudiya,don't you?

   God forbid,assuming that the circumstances were similar and I had hidden facts about her birth from her,that would be the last time I hid something from her.I would do everything within my capacity to win her confidence and make her understand my insecurity.

   If she continued to be obstinate,I would most definitely be firm with her and not dwell in guilt and tolerate misbehaviour.

   Can you write few lines, maybe a poem, which will describe Astitva the best?

   Astitva,the love story of Abhi and Simran

   took three years to reach it's destination

   The first two years brought Sinha fame and glory

   In the third,it seems he lost the story

   The viewers cribbed and begged for it's end

   It did and will remain in our hearts,a legend.

   WARNING: NOT FOR ANTI ASTITVANS.

   Sorry Sree, for the poor choice of words but that's all I could manage on the spur of the moment. I'm no Wordsworth.

   Also, can you describe in few lines, this Section of Astitva in IF?

   Astitva Section is the best section in the forum.We may have some trouble makers but that gave us,the moderators and viewbies something to do.

   I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with people here.....such intelligent,talented and witty contributions! The discussions gave me a chance to express my views and broaden my thinking.

   There was never a dull moment even when the serial was having a lull in it's run.

   I take this opportunity to thank Vijay and Sree for providing us this platform which served as recreation and a meeting place for friends,worldwide.

   Which are the posts you have loved the most in this Section?

   Almost all of them. I learnt a lot from the topic that discussed Adoption-Step parents and children .All the posts in that thread were very good.

   The prediction posts were very humoros and the poetry one was also nice.

   These are few of my Questions.... Will be back!!!😳

   Few?? 😊

   Anytime Sree.

   Hope you are feeling better now.

   Akshata

   Edited by Akshata - 19 years ago

Originally posted by: Akshata

Absolutely.As long as one feels and acts youthful and not childish,life can be great even as one gets older.I have good friends from all age groups.

Yes, I believe that there is a big difference between being childish and childlike.😉 Yes, I see what you mean by having friends from all age groups.. That's very nice to have..

You said people in HK are quite traditional.. Does that also apply to a man-woman relationship (like it does in many other parts of Asia)? By that I don't mean, boys not talking to girls or anything that extreme but the general importance given to the institution of marriage, etc..

What are the other serials you watch? Which is your favourite? What quality of Simran did you like the most?

I see you went back to India for some years with your son. I presume you went back to Pune as you said you stayed with your in-laws? Is there any reason you preferred to be in Pune at that point instead of in Mumbai? What made you choose one against the other?

What do you like best about Mumbai?

Who are you closer to? Mom or dad? Do you consider your parents as your friends too, just like the way your son considers you?

Does your son miss not having a sibling? (I have just one daughter too, who is 6.5 years old and so far she is quite OK with being an only child and she is very close to her cousin so wanted to hear from others in the same boat.😊)

Hi Aksh

Do not worry, you are overflooded with questions now... You will defnitely not be dethroned.... 😳

To more questions:

You said you like to work out Sudoku. I have also tried to do it at times. I have been successful at some, not successful at some. What is the best tip you can give me to master that art more? 😆

Which are the other Sections in IF where you are active, or think of being active in?

What is the thing you like best about your husband and your son?

What is the best your husband likes in you?

How do you rate yourself as : Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Social Worker...

You like Nihira and Hemu in SRGMP the most... What do you like most about them? Who do you think will win now?

What do you say about the big drama that took place on the sets of SRGMP? Do you think Public Voting should be stopped?

These are my few questions.... Thanks for writing few lines about Astitva... It was very nice.... The words were fabulous... 😛

Originally posted by: chukkna

Hi Akshata,

Wow, read your answers and they were great. I must say you put the points regarding a home maker in a very nice way. I totally agree with you. When you are working and managing home people look at you with great respect and give a lot of credit to your management skills. But when you are a home maker, people really think that you are at home and wasting time.

It indeed is a tough job and I must appreciate what you have done to bring up a young man.

Thanks chukkna.

How many brothers sisters do you have?

I have a brother,younger than I,married,living in the US.

Does your son has any cousins in India?

Lots of them.My husband,the youngest, is one of five children,so lots of kids in the family.

If yes, do you feel that he is not close to them?

He is very close to a couple of them.The others are much older as they are children of my eldest sis in law,so a big age gap.Before they married and had kids of their own,the whole brood would gather and we have had lots of fun together.

Do you feel left out when there are functions in India?

Very much;earlier I used to cry,now I make so many phone calls that it would be cheaper flying down. I really miss my family a lot. To date whenever I have a Puja at home in HKG,I call up my Mum-in law and mother,seek their blessings and then start my Puja.

Have your parents visited HK? Did they like the place?

My mother has visted twice.My dad has come once and oh yes,they loved HKG.They preferred it to the US.I think the reason being,I was home to attend to them and the excellent public transport;they weren't totally dependant on me.

Do you find it difficult to explain things at any times to your son?

Oh yes.😡It can be exasperating to make him understand at times.It's worse when he argues.

Does you son has interest in knowing Indian mythology?

I am not sure if it still interests him,but he is quite knowledgable on this topic.He has read almost all the Amar Chitra Kathas as a child,several times over and seems to remember facts.

I hope that is not a lot. I see that you are having fun in the hot seat.

Not at all,it was easy.

Enjoy.

Thanks for taking time out to ask questions.
Cheers

Cheers

Originally posted by: dotraj

Hi Akshatha

Congratulations on being MOW...I am sure you must be enjoying the hot seat.

Thanks Rajni...yes now I am begining to.

Here goes my question:
Pls share some imp parenting tips which you always wanted other moms to know 😳

Tips and me???. Let me think. Rajni,I remember you writing that's it's imp for a couple to appear as one even if there are differences.Just keep that in mind when it comes to disciplining your child.They are very smart and quick to take advantage of a situation where parents are in disagreement.

Always listen attentively to what they are telling you, one really learns a lot when you read between the lines.

Other than that,each child is unique,you are the best judge of your own child!

Do you like cooking? what is your fav dish?

Yes.I like cooking but hard to say which dish.I like Thai cuisine a lot,other than our Hindustani Khaana.

wow..you have a son who is a teenager!! what would be your expression if he comes and tells you 'mom, I am in love with a girl' 😉

That of relief that it's not a boy!!!!😃

On a serious note it's really ok,because it's a part of growing up. I wouldn't take him seriously but would not let him know that.

Pls skip the last question if you dont feel like answering... 😊

I did not mind at all.A very sweet question really.

Cheers

Hi Aksh

excellent replies! 😊

OK, so are you ready for the next set? 😆...quills in hand? good, then dekh lo niche😛

You said you do charity work....would you be willing to tell us what you do? Actually, my main reason to ask is that I'd like to do charity work as well, so just fishing for ideas.. 😛

The sailing you did seems quite interesting...how long were you at sea for? i.e. from India to India - how many days/months? Also, anything funny/interesting happen on the ship that you can recall? Perhaps being the only woman there?😃😆


Tell us your thoughts on Chanakya...

Tell us your thoughts on Gandhiji...e.g. on this one, I can say that as far as I am concerned, should I be fortunate enought to be able to be in front of Gandhiji this very moment, then I would reverentially bow my head at his feet.... I really really do have a tremendous amount of respect for him...however, I also agree with much of what Nathuram Godse said...(of course, not the assassination - it goes without saying I don't agree with that!)... I don't agree with everything that Gandhiji did. What are your thoughts on this (but not your comments on what my thoughts are - that was put in to pave the way for you).😳

he he .... I've only got into SRGMPa in the last few weeks...watch it avidly now! But, alas, I still don't know who is in which gharana by name...so I still don't know which one is Rock gharana!....However, I wasn't implying you are in ROCK gharana! I was implying something else! 😉 See if u can guess what! 😛 😉

Without being modest, how much do you understand Indian music? So, do you have a good musical ear? etc etc etc... 😊

What do u think of what happened recently on that program ...if possible do detach yourself from nihira...Also, please comment on the following theory:It has been widely proclaimed(or should I say game-played!?) that vineet has found his woman...I think it is himani, although I have also seen a picture of him holding hands with twinkle on pardesi-paresh's website. But, lets assume it is himani. Do you think that, as vineet came last in the last public-voting round, that himani GLADLY paved the way for him to stay in the contest and that it is possible this was a hidden agenda in her mind? Perhaps that is also why she was so mature about her exit (although I didn't expect anything less from her)...any comments? 😉😊

It was nice to read the similarities you have with simran 👏 ....Some time ago, I seem to recall you know people in your circle that resemble other characters as well from astitva..so, e.g. you said you knew a manas...Can you tell us about who you know and which characters and the resemblances? 😃

Was yours a love or arranged marriage? Your thoughts on this? Also, do you believe in love at first sight?

Do your immediate or extended family come to this website?

It has been mentioned you write....what do you write? Do u intend to publish anything? Or have? Can we see samples of what you've put together?

Of course, please do choose what you want to answer and ignore whatever you don't....cos I can understand some of the above can be too personal, so please do stay within you comfort zone...👍🏼

cheers😊

Originally posted by: xyzzee

Yes, I believe that there is a big difference between being childish and childlike.😉 Yes, I see what you mean by having friends from all age groups.. That's very nice to have..

You said people in HK are quite traditional.. Does that also apply to a man-woman relationship (like it does in many other parts of Asia)? By that I don't mean, boys not talking to girls or anything that extreme but the general importance given to the institution of marriage, etc..

It is a male dominated society,if that's what you mean. Young boys and girls date more openly than in India. Teenage pregnancy is a big problem as they lack awareness,because sex is still a topic talked in hushed tones.Like schools in India,the education dept. is yet to make sex education mandatory at school level,unlike the International Schools. Marriage is still respectable but it is common for the man to have a mistress,amongst the wealthy.Women are also aggressive because of their economic independance.

What are the other serials you watch? Which is your favourite? What quality of Simran did you like the most?

Amongst the Indian TV shows,Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is the only other show I watch regularly.I am not too fond of Soaps and serials.I watch an episode here and there. I saw Hasratein and Justajoo during their re runs.I prefer talk shows.

I used to watch ER for a while.Actually the timings are not suitable to us,so neither my husband nor I watch too much TV.No regrets on that.😊

Now you know why Astitva was my favorite and how disappointed I was to see it go haywire.

Sorry I can't have discussions on TV actors and Serials.😳

Simran's quality to forgive unconditionally was what I liked the most about her character.

I see you went back to India for some years with your son. I presume you went back to Pune as you said you stayed with your in-laws? Is there any reason you preferred to be in Pune at that point instead of in Mumbai? What made you choose one against the other?

I opted for Pune because A- Better schools,B- That was home to me....I had lived there for 5 years before shifting to HKG.We had membership to clubs where my son could persue sports.My Parents in law are quite old(Dad is no more)and they were overjoyed.

Now that you ask,I look back and realise that we did not even consider Mumbai.Going back meant Pune,and even now it's like that.

What do you like best about Mumbai?

My Parents who live there. Nothing else.

Who are you closer to? Mom or dad? Do you consider your parents as your friends too, just like the way your son considers you?

As a child my father was more communicative,but today my mother and I are closer.I don't think our relationship is that of friends. We are frank and discuss issues as a family and there is no communication gap,but we can't be called friends.

Fortunately, today's generation is different.

Does your son miss not having a sibling? (I have just one daughter too, who is 6.5 years old and so far she is quite OK with being an only child and she is very close to her cousin so wanted to hear from others in the same boat.😊)

I don't think he misses a sibling.He is quite happy to enjoy all the attention and love. It used to worry us earlier but he has turned out ok. Thank God! Of course,I have made a conscious effort on that.

Hey thanks for taking time out and keeping my week going.

Cheers

Originally posted by: sree_20

Hi Aksh

Do not worry, you are overflooded with questions now... You will defnitely not be dethroned.... 😳

To more questions:

You said you like to work out Sudoku. I have also tried to do it at times. I have been successful at some, not successful at some. What is the best tip you can give me to master that art more? 😆

I have not been very successful either,maybe you can give me some tips.😕😳

Which are the other Sections in IF where you are active, or think of being active in?

None really.....But I do visit Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and take part in discussions. Time does not permit,or else I would like to visit the general discussion forum.

What is the thing you like best about your husband and your son?

Husband: His wife😆.

Son:His maturity at such a young age.He is very loyal and has a great sense of humor.

What does you husband like best about you?

He thinks I am the most genuine person he has come across.(He is not aware of my acting prowess😉)

How do you rate yourself as : Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Social Worker...

Hey Sree,I am a modest person😳How can I answer that?

Let me put it this way....

Daughter:I think I am a better daughter in law than a daughter.

Wife:I have made all the adjustments required and loved him sincerely.

Mother:Only time will tell.

Friend:Once a friend, I accept them for what they are as long as they are not selfish and petty towards me.

Social Worker: I have a long way to go beforeI call my self that.

You like Nihira and Hemu in SRGMP the most... What do you like most about them? Who do you think will win now?

That they are trained and original. Vinit will win...it's a rigged show.

What do you say about the big drama that took place on the sets of SRGMP? Do you think Public Voting should be stopped?

Public voting was a bad idea right from the begining.It should have stopped at Final 8.

These are my few questions.... Thanks for writing few lines about Astitva... It was very nice.... The words were fabulous... 😛

Thanks Sree. It may not be a legend but will be long remembered,won't it?