Pooja Ghai (Avni) Interview

Though she's been in this industry for quite some time, Pooja Ghai has been discussed more for the controversies hounding her. First it was her split with hubby Niraj Rawal, then her alleged affair with Vikas Kalantri and now it's her ouster from Star One's, Viraasat (wherein she essays Aman Verma's wife).

To clear the air, Prashant Golecha meets up with this actor and what came across was a forthright lady who didn't mince words.

The buzz is that you wont be a part of Viraasat anymore?
Yes, I have quit Virasaat. There were dates issues. I have an event coming up on 24th March backed by my production house, White Leaf. I need to now focus on my new venture, so I wanted to leave the show. But the production house couldn't accommodate my dates,so I have conveyed it to them to hunt for a replacement.

So post Viraasat, it'll be just one show, Jeete Hain Jis Ke Liye (Sony) in your kitty?
Currently I'm some how managing both my shows. As far as Jeete Hain goes, my role will eventually end.

What about the future plans of your production house which you have started with Vikas Kalantri?
I always keen about getting into production and Vikas had similar plans. That's how the partnership happened. Right now we have launched a national hunt for the lead girl of Nayee Padosan 2 (sequel to Kalantri's original film). We'll groom ten short listed girls for the grand finale, which is on the 24th march. Top names from the industry will judge them and the winner will star in the film. Our company has done the entire conceptualization and execution of the event.

Will you act in your own production?
No as of now but I am open to the idea if a good role comes across.

Does this mean that acting on TV takes a backseat?
It all depends upon the work and involvement required in the project our production house under takes.

Talking about your personal life, is your divorce through?
No the proceedings are on.

Aren't you seeing Vikas Kalantri?
It is definitely not true, It's up to people to think what they want to, I am not bothered. We are just good friends and that's how we have come together professionally for our production house.

Who takes care of your son?
My mother Veena Ghai is taking best care of my son Raaj, whose six years old.