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Enough Is Enough For Gurpreet 'sujal' Singh!
[16 Dec 2006]
"I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT AAMNA SHARIFF"
THE CURRENT SUJAL FROM KAHIIN TO HOGA IS MAKING HEADLINES AS USUAL.
AND NO, THIS TIME IT'S GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PREVIOUS SUJAL,
RAJEEV KHANDELWAL. THE REAL REASON IS THE HORDE OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS
THAT JUST WON'T LET GURPREET BE! IN THIS INTERVIEW WITH SHOWTIME, HE
DISMISSES ALL THE VILE NEWS ABOUT THE SONY CONTROVERSY, HIS OBSESSIVE
LOVE FOR BALAJI, AND TALKS ABOUT THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE, WIFE KANISHKA
SODHI, AAMNA SHARIFF AND OF COURSE, EKTA KAPOOR.
ST: You are not new to the glamour industry but Kahiin To Hoga is your
first serial and in spite of being taken on as a replacement to the
original Sujal, you seems to be very happy with the show. Is it true?
GS: Kahiin To Hoga is my first serial and it is doing very well.
People have accepted me as Sujal and most of them don't even remember
who the earlier Sujal was.
ST: We agree the serial is doing well but isn't it true that it's
going off air in January?
GS: I read some similar stuff in the newspapers a few days back, but
I've not been given any official information that the serial is
shutting down. I don't feel that it should because it has better TRPs
than any other serial. The story is interesting, the look is fresh,
and all the artistes work very well. So I think you and I can chill
because the show will continue for sure.
ST: The things between you and co-star Aamna Shariff are pretty hostile?
GS: I don't want to talk about her. She's okay. Problems do happen
everywhere, and between different people, so it's perfectly fine if
two people are not on friendly terms.
ST: But doesn't it matter when people like Ekta Kapoor start
commenting on the issue. After all, didn't she say, 'I wonder how
Aamna works with Gurpreet?
GS: Ekta is a nice human being, but she should also get the right
information. She's right on her side but she doesn't know what exactly
happened. She misunderstood, and it's got nothing to do with the
actual reality.
ST: Has this situation affected his equation with Balaji?
GS: Till date, I have had no problems with them, nor do I wish to go
out of Balaji. It's a good production house, the biggest in Asia. I
really enjoy working with them. I met Shobhaji (Kapoor) too and told
her that I want to stick with Balaji till the end of my life. And
maybe later, when I can't act anymore, I'll head towards direction or
cinematography (in Balaji of course!) as I like that too. I've got so
much popularity because of them. Balaji ki baat hi alag hai.
ST: What happens if after this project, you get a good offer from
another production house? Won't you take it up?
GS: After this project, if I'm working with Balaji, obviously I'll say
no to projects from other production houses. But if I'm not with them,
then I'll probably go out of Mumbai and concentrate on modelling again.
ST: Forget serials now. Let's talk about something bigger, like the
movies!
GS: If I get good offers (from anywhere), then I'll do it, but I won't
leave Balaji for that. I never had any problems with Sony. I've never
even stepped into the Sony building nor have I ever seen it. And all
the problems you read about in the newspapers have got nothing to do
with me. I've also read about the Ekta Kapoor and Sandiip Sikcand
(Sony Creative director) problem but I'm nowhere involved in it.
ST: What about the newspaper report stating that you and wife Kanishka
had visited the office, bitching about Balaji.
GS: That's all rubbish. Sandiip didn't take either mine or Kanishka's
name in the interview. I have read the newspaper. Nowhere were our
names mentioned. It was all a misunderstanding, which happens quite
often in the media. If a person is taking about a man and his wife,
then it's not necessary that he is talking about us. And anyway if
it's like that, then I have sent Sandiip a notice for that.
ST: A notice! For what? Didn't you just say that he hadn't taken their
names? Then why send him a notice?
GS: The journalist hinted at our names. It was made to look like we
were the ones involved, just because they wanted to create a
misunderstanding. Frankly speaking, nothing is sure. There is no
confirmation from the journalist or from Mr. Sandiip Sikcand.
ST: Do You really want to be a part of Bigg Boss?
GS: Main kyun Bigg Boss ko approach karunga? I'm doing a 30-day job
and for Big Boss, you need three months! I obviously wouldn't have
been able to do it. Though I did get a call from the casting guys, but
nothing more than that.
ST: When did You get married?
GS: I got married to Kanishka last year. We did a film together called
Madhubala and during the last schedule, some situations were created
due to which we realized that we were made for each other. After three
months, in August, we got married. Well, I was shooting practically 24
hours. I had no time. I also cancelled my engagement three times. So
we did a court marriage. It was a very simple ceremony. And that day
also, I went for a shoot. In fact, the very next day, from morning 7
to 2 in the night, I was shooting continuously. I didn't have any time
to arrange anything. Most of my friends don't even know that we are
married. Of course our families knew that we were getting married. But
it's okay. I'm happy.
ST: Newly married with a very pretty wife, and spoiling it all, in
this controversy! It must feel horrible to see Kanishka's name dragged
in such issues?
GS: I'm feeling very bad about it. She's a very good human being, very
loving and caring. She obviously doesn't like what's happening. She
complains that because of me, her name is also being dragged into this.
ST: Are you doing anything to put the rumours to rest?
GS: I don't have to do anything in this matter. Even the big stars are
not spared. So if they are talking about me, then I think I'm good
enough to be talked about. I really don't bother. Dheere dheere sab
bhool jaate hain.
ST: What if people become hesitant to work with you because of all the
false talk?
GS: For all the people who have any misconceptions or
misunderstandings about me, I'll say that if you come and work with
me, you'll know how I am. All these talks don't bother me because
people talk about ten different persons. If somebody is directly
pointing a finger at me, then I'll definitely give him an answer for
that. But I can't do anything about people gossiping.
Well…ignoring the gossip is a wise step as long as the
misunderstandings and misconceptions don't spoil relationships. With a
bit of luck, that should hold true for Gurpreet too!
[16 Dec 2006]
"I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT AAMNA SHARIFF"
THE CURRENT SUJAL FROM KAHIIN TO HOGA IS MAKING HEADLINES AS USUAL.
AND NO, THIS TIME IT'S GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PREVIOUS SUJAL,
RAJEEV KHANDELWAL. THE REAL REASON IS THE HORDE OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS
THAT JUST WON'T LET GURPREET BE! IN THIS INTERVIEW WITH SHOWTIME, HE
DISMISSES ALL THE VILE NEWS ABOUT THE SONY CONTROVERSY, HIS OBSESSIVE
LOVE FOR BALAJI, AND TALKS ABOUT THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE, WIFE KANISHKA
SODHI, AAMNA SHARIFF AND OF COURSE, EKTA KAPOOR.
ST: You are not new to the glamour industry but Kahiin To Hoga is your
first serial and in spite of being taken on as a replacement to the
original Sujal, you seems to be very happy with the show. Is it true?
GS: Kahiin To Hoga is my first serial and it is doing very well.
People have accepted me as Sujal and most of them don't even remember
who the earlier Sujal was.
ST: We agree the serial is doing well but isn't it true that it's
going off air in January?
GS: I read some similar stuff in the newspapers a few days back, but
I've not been given any official information that the serial is
shutting down. I don't feel that it should because it has better TRPs
than any other serial. The story is interesting, the look is fresh,
and all the artistes work very well. So I think you and I can chill
because the show will continue for sure.
ST: The things between you and co-star Aamna Shariff are pretty hostile?
GS: I don't want to talk about her. She's okay. Problems do happen
everywhere, and between different people, so it's perfectly fine if
two people are not on friendly terms.
ST: But doesn't it matter when people like Ekta Kapoor start
commenting on the issue. After all, didn't she say, 'I wonder how
Aamna works with Gurpreet?
GS: Ekta is a nice human being, but she should also get the right
information. She's right on her side but she doesn't know what exactly
happened. She misunderstood, and it's got nothing to do with the
actual reality.
ST: Has this situation affected his equation with Balaji?
GS: Till date, I have had no problems with them, nor do I wish to go
out of Balaji. It's a good production house, the biggest in Asia. I
really enjoy working with them. I met Shobhaji (Kapoor) too and told
her that I want to stick with Balaji till the end of my life. And
maybe later, when I can't act anymore, I'll head towards direction or
cinematography (in Balaji of course!) as I like that too. I've got so
much popularity because of them. Balaji ki baat hi alag hai.
ST: What happens if after this project, you get a good offer from
another production house? Won't you take it up?
GS: After this project, if I'm working with Balaji, obviously I'll say
no to projects from other production houses. But if I'm not with them,
then I'll probably go out of Mumbai and concentrate on modelling again.
ST: Forget serials now. Let's talk about something bigger, like the
movies!
GS: If I get good offers (from anywhere), then I'll do it, but I won't
leave Balaji for that. I never had any problems with Sony. I've never
even stepped into the Sony building nor have I ever seen it. And all
the problems you read about in the newspapers have got nothing to do
with me. I've also read about the Ekta Kapoor and Sandiip Sikcand
(Sony Creative director) problem but I'm nowhere involved in it.
ST: What about the newspaper report stating that you and wife Kanishka
had visited the office, bitching about Balaji.
GS: That's all rubbish. Sandiip didn't take either mine or Kanishka's
name in the interview. I have read the newspaper. Nowhere were our
names mentioned. It was all a misunderstanding, which happens quite
often in the media. If a person is taking about a man and his wife,
then it's not necessary that he is talking about us. And anyway if
it's like that, then I have sent Sandiip a notice for that.
ST: A notice! For what? Didn't you just say that he hadn't taken their
names? Then why send him a notice?
GS: The journalist hinted at our names. It was made to look like we
were the ones involved, just because they wanted to create a
misunderstanding. Frankly speaking, nothing is sure. There is no
confirmation from the journalist or from Mr. Sandiip Sikcand.
ST: Do You really want to be a part of Bigg Boss?
GS: Main kyun Bigg Boss ko approach karunga? I'm doing a 30-day job
and for Big Boss, you need three months! I obviously wouldn't have
been able to do it. Though I did get a call from the casting guys, but
nothing more than that.
ST: When did You get married?
GS: I got married to Kanishka last year. We did a film together called
Madhubala and during the last schedule, some situations were created
due to which we realized that we were made for each other. After three
months, in August, we got married. Well, I was shooting practically 24
hours. I had no time. I also cancelled my engagement three times. So
we did a court marriage. It was a very simple ceremony. And that day
also, I went for a shoot. In fact, the very next day, from morning 7
to 2 in the night, I was shooting continuously. I didn't have any time
to arrange anything. Most of my friends don't even know that we are
married. Of course our families knew that we were getting married. But
it's okay. I'm happy.
ST: Newly married with a very pretty wife, and spoiling it all, in
this controversy! It must feel horrible to see Kanishka's name dragged
in such issues?
GS: I'm feeling very bad about it. She's a very good human being, very
loving and caring. She obviously doesn't like what's happening. She
complains that because of me, her name is also being dragged into this.
ST: Are you doing anything to put the rumours to rest?
GS: I don't have to do anything in this matter. Even the big stars are
not spared. So if they are talking about me, then I think I'm good
enough to be talked about. I really don't bother. Dheere dheere sab
bhool jaate hain.
ST: What if people become hesitant to work with you because of all the
false talk?
GS: For all the people who have any misconceptions or
misunderstandings about me, I'll say that if you come and work with
me, you'll know how I am. All these talks don't bother me because
people talk about ten different persons. If somebody is directly
pointing a finger at me, then I'll definitely give him an answer for
that. But I can't do anything about people gossiping.
Well…ignoring the gossip is a wise step as long as the
misunderstandings and misconceptions don't spoil relationships. With a
bit of luck, that should hold true for Gurpreet too!
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