dhrasti interview

Drashti Dhami, who debuted on the small screen as Dr Muskaan Chadda in Dill Mill Gayye, has now become a popular face on TV with ' Geet Hui Sabse Parayi' a teleserial. She plays the lead role of Geet, a young, spirited girl who marries an NRI and becomes a victim of fraud and deception. Drashti talks about her role, onscreen family and much more

Earlier, you played the bubbly Muskan in Dill Mill Gayye. How difficult was Geet's role?
I'm very talkative and loud in real life, so playing a role opposite to my personality was very difficult. I was under a lot of stress but took it as a challenge and hope I have succeeded. The initial days were very difficult and I used to cry on the sets daily.

Have you ever come across a girl like Geet in real life?
I haven't come across anybody like Geet, but have heard a lot of such incidents from my friends.

What was your first reaction when you read the script?
I was not at all confident about the role. I remember asking my director, 'Are you sure I am the right person for this role?' I didn't think I would be portray such a calm and composed role.

Geet has now become a popular name in every household. Has the character had an impact on your life as well?
It really feels great. Once, a lady came up to me and said, "Geet, don't worry, everything will be fine." She was in China for a week and didn't have access to the serial, so she would call her daughter in India everyday to find out about me.

How is your chemistry with Abhinav Shukla (Dev)?
He is a great person and a very good friend. I really miss him a lot.

Who is the better actor, Abhinav or Gurmeet?
I would say both of them; they are playing two different characters so they can't be compared. I think both are doing justice to their characters.

How similar is reel life Geet to real life Geet?
In real life Geet is very friendly, talkative, loud and a bubbly girl just opposite to reel life Geet.

Now that Geet knows that she has been a victim of fraud, what will be her next step?
Geet will definitely fight for justice and would not give up easily. Wait and watch.

Any message from Drashti to Geet?
Geet is so mature, confident and smart that I don't think she needs my advice.

Please tell us something about your onscreen family, especially Darji?
Everybody is very supportive and cooperative, they help me a lot with dialogues. Darji is very sweet and calls me 'chuhiya' and leaves no stone unturned to tease me. I am very close to Beizaad Khan (Brij) and Ranno too