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From playing Anjali of Shah Rukh Khan's little daughter in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' to playing the naughty young Pooja in 'Lo Ho Gayi Pooja is Ghar Ki', the petite lady, Sana Saeed gets candid with us about acting and more…

At the moment….
I am doing for 'Lo Ho Gayi Pooja is Ghar Ki'; I play a young nineteen-year-old girl who is passionate about singing and wants to be a great singer someday. Since her parents are against her dream, she runs away from home, has no money and enters a home as a cook for money. She plays a simple Bhatinda girl at the same time she wants to pursue her career. I also play a double role called Natasha. There is a lot of lying and confusion in the drama. The show is full of comedy.

Acting happened to me…
I started acting when I was three years old. I used to participate in school dramas. Then I was called to do ads and from thereon I did few shows, then 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' happened and I have done some episodic roles too. After that I wanted to concentrate in my studies and gave a pause to acting.

Though I am an actor, I still don't know what I really want to pursue. I am presently doing advance advertising diploma. I want to do something creative; I am yet to decide my future and this stage is too early to say anything.

From playing little Anjali to petite Pooja…
I have fun in everything that I do. I have done ads, soaps, musical shows, episodic roles, and movie. I have learnt that I am not a stuck-up person. I am open to whatever the future holds for me. There is variation in work, it is different and I am testing myself constantly.

The challenge…
I don't see any challenge; I enjoy my work and it is like a hobby to me. I have been able to mange my studies, acting, and other activities. I am open about my options and I do everything without any much effort from my end. I don't feel that I am in a competitive field; if not acting, I will have something else.

My kind of roles…
I am open to anything as an actor. I am okay with playing daily soaps but I don't prefer doing saas-bahu at the moment. I am still in college and I feel that I need to play my age and when that age comes; I will obviously play those roles.

The balancing act…
Since I also have the responsibility of my studies, I make it clear before taking up anything. I would need two days off every week and I would also require to go on leaves, if required, for my presentations and classes. I would make myself clear on all these and only then take up anything; there is no force whatsoever on whosever end; if people are okay with this, I am okay and vice versa. Two days off in a week, is too much to ask for a daily soap but my situation is such and I have to handle it without affecting anything or anybody; I need that comfort level.

My spare time…
All my free time goes for studies, moreover because my exams are coming up; I also keep busy with my project assignments and presentations. Otherwise I would generally spend my free time with my family, friends, my cat, sister, surfing the net and dancing too

Small screen vis--vis Big screen…
There is a huge difference as far as the time and space for performance is concerned; the big screen is obviously better in that. In the big screen you have ample time to get the best out of you and make sure every shot is perfect. It is not the case with small screen in the sense that you get to learn your lines a few hours before you perform. There is also a lot of variation in the big screen and you get to do different projects; whereas the small screen gets you really monotonous. I personally would opt for the big screen.

Daily soaps vis--vis Reality shows…
Reality shows are good fun; they are challenging and teach one to take criticism. I do agree that we have an overdose of these shows if I look at it from the viewers' point of view but it is not the case for a performer; the overdose is a challenge for a performer.
I would definitely like to be a part of some reality show, not comedy because I am quite freaked out with it, I would prefer doing dance.

On TV, I watch…
I am not a TV person; I just catch up on my shows sometimes and nothing else.

In the pipeline…
I am just focusing on whatever I am doing right now. I am also quite busy preparing for my board exams and am saying 'NO' to everything that I am offered. I am thinking of going abroad for further studies in the near future but nothing has been really decided

http://www.tellywatch.com/telly_interview/sana_saeed_anjali/november-12-2008/Sana_Saeed_Anjali_Kuch_Kuch_Hota_Hai_Lo_Ho_gayi_Pooja_is_Ghar_Ki_2.html

Fitness plays a major role in our lives; staying fit and healthy has become essential these days and the pressure is on for celebrities. Staying in shape is a must for those in the public eye – so, it is time to see what they are doing to win the battle of the bulge. For our Tellywatch column on fitness, we caught up with dashing model-turned-actor Abhinav Shukla, who gave us his thoughts on fitness.

My workout regime…
I work out five to six days a week; I do heavy weights for 45 minutes and if it is cardio, it goes on for close to one-and-a-half-hours. I am an athlete and I believe that working out is having a mix of everything; meaning a combination of strength, fidelity and stamina. On Mondays, I work out at the gym. On Tuesdays, I do some running. On Wednesdays, I do heavy weights…then I take a day off and the other days, I go cycling or stick to walking.

>My happiness quotient…
It has declined these days because I have been shooting like crazy. I do not get much time to spare.

My daily diet…
I eat only when I feel hungry. Before hitting the gym, I take some starch which has slow-burning carbohydrates. After a workout, I take fruits and fruit juices. I don't take heavy protein shakes – I believe there are options to improvise on what you eat. I am part nutritionist myself and know the details about what is good and not good for me. So I am quite conscious about what I eat and at times I do let myself go easy on the diet.

On a rainy day, my idea of a workout would be...
I would play football in the rain. I feel football is a game which has the combination for a perfect workout. I may also choose to go cycling in the rain if the roads are not slippery.

My idea of relaxation...
Sleep, meditation, retrospection and having peace and quiet around me.

Size zero to you is...
It means malnutrition for me. I don't feel connected to the idea. I have seen models who want to be size zero – I think it is not a good thing for one's body. Females don't look good if they are skinny.

I crave for...
I want to work on my physique even more and take it to another level; I feel very ambitious about it.

A lifestyle change I'm trying to make...
I want to be better in my time management. I also want to be disciplined about getting proper sleep with a regular pattern and practising it strictly.

Fitness mantra…
Lead a good and healthy lifestyle. It is more important to feel good than look good and it all comes from your state of mind.

Keep tuning in to Tellywatch for more fitness tips from your beloved TV celebrities.

http://www.tellywatch.com/telly_columns/abhinav_shukla_model/november-25-2008/abhinav_shukla_model_actor_fitness_column_health_fitness_athlete_nutritionist.html

Did you say you wanted fashion and style truths from your favourite TV stars? Well, Tellywatch aims to please, so here's Kiran Dubey with her views on fashion and a few style titbits thrown in for good measure.

Fashion to me is…a mix and match of everything. It is something that reveals one's personality and is a way of self-expression. But it is important to feel comfortable and be aware of what you wear depending on various factors, including weather conditions. It is better to go with what suits you than blindly following trends.

Brands that I dig...I do like branded stuff like Q10, Bitchy, Shiseido, Rohit Bal, Roberto Cavalli, Playwright; but I am also the kind where I would pick stuff from gallis and most of my beautiful designs are picked from gallis starting from the hundred buck range.

At home, you would find me lounging in...I am mostly dressed shabbily because I spend most of my time cleaning at home. I am generally in cotton wear or long flowing clothes.

My gym wear is...something that is comfortable. I go for cotton wear; maybe tracks, T-shirts or spaghettis.

Formal look to me is... looking completely Indian; I mostly go for Salwar kumeez and occasionally prefer sarees. A formal look is more of being Indian for me but I do rarely like to wear fitting gowns.

Casual look for me is…long flowing clothes; I am not so much into jeans.

My party ensemble is…it depends on the kind of party. I mostly prefer designer wear for parties.

My classic style statement is…it is more important to 'feel good' than 'look good'.

The ultimate style icon to me is…I feel sorry to say that most of our Indian actresses don't have a good sense of dressing. But Bipasha Basu is an exception and I like her dress sense because she tries different clothes. I also like Jennifer Lopez and the way she carries herself.

A must-have in my purse is…perfume, mobile phone, lip gloss.

My party look for the season is…since it is winter, I make sure to go as bright as possible and go for bright colours that suit me the most. It is important to carry it off well because bright colours need to be carried with a lot of class.

The perfume, which is my signature statement…'Romance'

The colours of this season…I am in the mood for bright colours; so it is colours like red, pink, peach and orange...

I'm a fashion junkie when it comes to…whatever it may be, I don't like overdoing anything. It is important to understand that 'less is more' and you can never go wrong that way.

My favourite designer is…Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, Roberto Cavalli.

My most expensive dress is…I am yet to buy one…but until now my most expensive dress cost me Rs 50000 – it is a saree.

My most embarrassing fashion faux pas is…it is too embarrassing to talk about.

My fashion statement for the season is…hardcore and classy.

Remember to keep checking back our site to find out what the TV stars are talking about.

http://www.tellywatch.com/telly_columns/kiran_dubey_fashion/november-27-2008/kiran_dubey_fashion_style_column.html