~*~Dulhan's Article Archive~*~ - Page 15

Last week, Divyanka Tripathy (aka Divya of Dulhann) had to stall her shoot after experiencing severe pain in the neck and the shoulder. It only got worse for the pretty actress, as she wasn't able to move her neck.

Says Divyanka, "Firstly, I want to clear that I wasn't hospitalised as reported by a few sections in the media. A doctor was called on to the sets and I was advised rest for a few days. My producers were kind enough to give me an off the next day."

Adding further, she says, "It was basically a ligament pull but excruciatingly painful. I immediately rested in my vanity van. However, later on, I simply couldn't move my body. Worse, I was also running a mild temperature."

Playing the Good Samaritan was Divyanka's co-actor and good friend Sharad Malhotra. So, when Divyanka was asked about this she chided, "People want to make this sound very romantic but as actors it's natural for us to look after each other's well being."

She continues, "Often we even have to report to work despite not keeping well. Luckily, I got a holiday and spent the best part of the day sleeping. I also have an off today and I'm utilising this day to visit my physiotherapist."

Dulhan changes tracks

One of the most watched shows on Zee, Dulhan is again going for a change in track. The current track has Sindoora (Kamya Punjabi) stabbing Harsh as he was helping Vidya (Divyanka) to get married to his son Amar (Sharad Malhotra). In the coming episodes Vidya will elope and secretly get married to Amar.

"Yes, in the coming episodes I'll elope and go to Amar's place. We'll get married and then return home," says Divyanka

Elaborating on her experience she explains, "It was a wonderful experience and I'm excited about the change in the story. Sindoora doesn't want us to get married and I therefore run away from the house. In between there are scenes of my journey which was very fascinating. I enjoyed the whole experience. In these scenes I won't be wearing any make-up. This is something I had been looking forward to," she adds.

The scene was shot in Mukesh Mills in Mumbai. "I remember some people saying that Mukesh Mills is a haunted place but when I reached there it was beautiful. Initially I was little sceptical about shooting there but later on I just loved the place. Now I really want to know the history and study the structure of the ruins," she quips.

In real life how would you like to get married? "Well I would like to go by all the rituals. If my parents don't agree we'll take our own time to make them understand but I will not run away," she laughs.

There is another twist in the tale where Kamna (Amreen) and Samrat (Vishal Vatwani) will be forced into marriage. "After the Vidya and Amar track, the story will focus on me and Vishal. We'll be forced to get married and after that how it creates problems between us," says Amreen.

Wow now the Dulhan is a runaway bride!

What's your fitness mantra?
Drink lots of water.

Do you go to gym daily?
I used to go to the gym daily but now due to my hectic shooting schedule it's just not possible. During my holidays I prefer to take a good sleep.

Exercise regime consists of?
There are no hardcore exercises but I prefer to go for Reiki which is also known as healing power. Whenever I feel mentally tired I practice Reiki. My body bloats if I don't take care as my body structure is like that. Whenever I feel I have put on some weight I go for a walk and control my food habits like avoiding oily food and in taking more of green vegetables. I drink lots of lemon juice as it electrolytes you and you don't feel hungry.

Are you foodie?
I love to eat. I have a sweet tooth and love each and every flavour of chocolates.

Are you a vegetarian or non- vegetarian?
I'm a pure non- vegetarian.

What do you like to eat?
I eat every thing except potatoes and rice. People think that I'm dieting but it's not true. I just don't like potatoes.

Which is your favourite dish?
There is no favourite dish as such but I love Mexican Chocolate Ice cream. In sweets I like Sandesh.

Which is your favourite restaurant?
Guru Da Dhaba in Lokhandwala for the Mista Paji tava roti.

What do you like to see in your dabba every day?
Tava roti or rajma chawal

What does your diet consist of?
My morning breakfast consist of ginger tea. Then after reaching the sets I order for idli sambar or Fruit salad or sandwich. In the lunch I like to eat sizzlers or sometime I prefer eating thali from a nearby restaurant. Again in the evening I have to have a cup of tea. My dinner consists of either continental food or vegetables with roti.

Do you like to cook?
I have tried cooking.

Would you like to share any recipe?
I make some great rabid and would like to share the recipe.

Rabdi

Take one litre of milk in a bowl and add sugar as per your taste.
Stir the mixture for one and half hour
Then take one tbs of sugar and melt it
Add that melted sugar to the milk
You can also add cardamom for better taste
Put the mixture in the fridge
Serve it cold.

Directorial dreams for Harsh

Harsh Vashist who has recently been 'killed' in Dulhan (Zee) is also seen in Dahhej (9X) and Sun Yaar Chill Maar on Bindass is planning a career behind the camera as well. The actor wants to become a director and producer.

"Well currently I'm just acting but I want to work behind the camera too. I had directed a few episodes of Sun Yaar… and direction always fascinated me," says Harsh.

So will that be for both the big and small screen? "Well I have prepared a script for a film but in future if I get a good opportunity on television I'll surely go ahead with it," he informs.

On Zee's Dulhan, Harsh has been stabbed but is the end of his stint in the show? "I really don't know but for now I'll be killed and out of the show," he adds.

Harsh has been an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt.

With a dream debut like that no wonder he is dreaming of making it as a director.