Chat transcript:Poonam[Meher of KTH]

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actress, Poonam Joshi at 12 noon on Monday, March 21, 2005 in Mumbai

Poonam Joshi
TV actress


"I converted to Buddhism because it gave a better meaning to my life."


Meg > The characters you portray on TV, are they in any way related to the kind of person you are in real life?
Poonam Joshi > There is a part of me in every character that I play because I have always portrayed these nice, simple girls. But the rest of it is just the character.

Dido > I think you are one of the most beautiful women around. How do you maintain yourself?
Poonam Joshi > Thanks a lot. I exercise, maintain a good diet and do lots of hard work.

Gia > What made you convert to Buddhism?
Poonam Joshi > I just saw in Buddhism a way of life that would improve my life and help (me) achieve what I wanted in life. It gave more meaning to my life.

Keys > Do you have to follow a strict regime pursuing Buddhism? What is the most influential preaching of this religion?
Poonam Joshi > There is a certain regime that you have to follow besides chanting. We read a lot about Buddhism to gain (more) knowledge and the most important thing is one has to have faith in it totally. It does wonders for you. The most influential preaching is that you yourself are the most powerful force and you don't have to look outside for what you want. You have to look within you to get it.

Rahul_from_delhi > Hi Poonam! How are you? How did you get our first break in Kahiin To Hoga ?
Poonam Joshi > Hi Rahul. I had to audition for Kahiin To Hoga . Then I was selected and started shooting the next day.

Farha > What is your ultimate goal in life?
Poonam Joshi > My ultimate goal is to succeed in whatever I do. Today it's acting, tomorrow it could be something else. But whatever I do, I do it with a clean heart.

Delhia > How serious are you in your career on the small screen?
Poonam Joshi > Of course I take my career very seriously. It's the profession I have chosen and want to be good at it. Especially, in this industry one cannot take things lightly.

Farha > How picky are you about the kind of roles you take up on the small screen?
Poonam Joshi > They have to be good roles. The length of the role does not matter as long as for the time I am there, I am doing something substantial.

Rahul_dilliwala > What message do you like to give to struggling actresses to save them from casting couch?
Poonam Joshi > The message I would like to give is that one has to be careful and you must be sure that you are not going to go through the wrong means.

Rahul_dilliwala > Would you like to accept offer from films? What if you are offered a role opposite SRK in a film?
Poonam Joshi > I am not really enthusiastic about movies. But if it's SRK (Shah Rukh Khan) then definitely I would do a movie. He is my favourite.

Nupur > Hi!! Okay whom do you like more in real life - Rishi or Varun?
Poonam Joshi > Hi Nupur. In real life I am friendly with both of them. They are both equally nice guys. But I am closer to Rishi (Shabir Ahluwalia) as I have worked with him longer.

Rahul_dilliwala > What does your mom like about your performance on TV?
Poonam Joshi > She thinks I cry very well. But she is a mom, so she like everything I do.

Pratik7777 > Who's your best friend on your set ?
Poonam Joshi > On the set, I am friendly to Rishi( Shabir) and Sanjana (Dimple). We have a party time when we are together.

Rahul_dilliwala > You have just entered Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki , as "Chavvi"? Tell us about your role in it ?
Poonam Joshi > My role is over in Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki as of now. Let's see if the character comes back later.

Rahul_dilliwala > Who was your first crush in life?
Poonam Joshi > There was this guy in college (Ferguson College in Pune). He played the guitar really well.

Nupur > You come across as a very simple girl in the serial. How are you in the real life? Well, you are a good actress and we really like watching you!!
Poonam Joshi > Thanks a lot. In real life too, I am quite simple and a fun-loving person. I laugh a lot.

Rahul_dilliwala > Do you feel that India TV did a right job by their sting operation?
Poonam Joshi > It's good that they are trying to expose something like this but the way they are doing it is wrong. They should not invade peoples' privacy.

Gia > What is your ultimate goal in life? Did you always want to be an actor?
Poonam Joshi > Yeah, I always wanted to be an actor since childhood. But now I feel later on in life I will do something else. But don't know what.

Kedia > What is the next serial that you will be working in? Is it any different from the kind of roles that you have been taking up?
Poonam Joshi > The next show that I have recently started is Kavyanjali . My character is different from "Mehak." She is more spontaneous and does not take nonsense from people.

Ena > Will "Varun" and "Mehak" get divorced?
Poonam Joshi > You have to wait and watch.

Ena > What's gonna happen next in Poonam's life? Any updates?
Poonam Joshi > Right now I am looking forward to doing more acting assignments. I want to do good work and make lots of money.

Kedia > What is your opinion on joining the Bollywood industry? Are you looking forward to that?
Poonam Joshi > Personally, I am not interested in movies. But if something really good comes up, I will think about it.

Gia > Which is your favourite show and if you were given a chance which character would you like to play?
Poonam Joshi > My favourite show is Kahni To Hoga . I would like to play any character that has scope for good performance.

Witsie > Who has been your influence in life and why?
Poonam Joshi > My mom. I learnt what it is to be strong and confident and take on challenges of life from her.

Yashu > How do you cope with hectic schedules?
Poonam Joshi > It is stressful but the little time that I do get I unwind by reading books, meeting up with friends.

Chandrika > Are you going to be in this show till the very end or are you planning to move on to something better?
Poonam Joshi > I think I am going to be there till the end. My character is shaping up well. So, I have no plans of leaving. At the same time, I can take up other work.

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