Mona, jassi,jessica...
Rishi Majumder
How did a model bag Jassi's role?
I did not know the role I was auditioning for. But when I met Deeya (Singh, the producer) I tripped and fell. I think that (to match Jassi's clumsiness) plus the Punjabi accent and the middle class background clinched it.
Your favourite food…
…homemade salads and soups! I can't eat anything else because of my weight loss programme.
The best and worst things about being Jasmeet Walia.
The best — my fans' love; the worst — hiding my identity.
After Jassi Jaisi… what avatar would you vie for?
Rani Mukherjee in Black — a complete contrast to her previous glamourous avatars.
Wouldn't Jassi's public perception stand in the way of this leap?
I have broken that mould with the glamourous dancing in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. So I'm prepared for the next challenge.
The most touching compliment from a fan?
Post Jassi's make-over, an old lady saying, "I'm so happy. I feel as if my own daughter's finally started looking pretty."
Jasmeet Walia, Jessica Bedi, Neha Shastri. Who's the closest?
There's a part of Jassi in me. And I'm close to Jessica because we're both models… and both have had to hide identities.
And what does looking good mean to you?
It's very important in my field!
Some people feel Jassi's makeover betrays the essential point of the serial.
Look, it's a show for entertainment. There has to be drama. I have been told that Jassi's character was highly unrealistic. But those glasses and braces still made for interesting viewing.
Your favourite dance number and move.
The Jive, on any damn Bollywood number.
Funniest blooper…
I had to dance during the press conference of Nach Baliye. I fell down in front of a bunch of media-persons, with my dance instructor laughing his head off.
You've mentioned falling before. Co-incidence?
Rubbish! I'm a natural (laughs)!
FREUDIAN SNIP
Award: More!
Karan: A very, very special friend
Cooking: Natural
Chotu: Umm… my nickname.
Alias: Jaspreet, Jessica, Mona… stop!
Beauty: Skin deep
Ugliness: In my cupboard!
Endorsements: Great, fun and… money!
Sona: My sister!