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

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.

Sign Off Message > Thank you for login in and chatting with me. Keep watching me. Love, Poonam.

Rajeev Khandelwal: Holi-er than thou?


Rajeev Khandelwal
Holi isn't for everyone. So Rajeev "Sujal" Khandelwal decided to stay away from the TV holi bash Rang Barse, hosted by Star Plus for all their artistes last week.

"That's because I am not comfortable with the idea of colour-splashing. Both Aamna Sharief (Kashish) and me did not participate. In fact, I have not been playing Holi for several years," disclosed Khandelwal.

So it's pretty obvious then; the boy and his lady friend are going to be holed up indoors over the weekend while everyone else dons their whites for some Rang Barse moments. Tch, tch.

For those who think that Urvashi Dholakia will resurface in Ekta Kapoor's Kaahin To Hoga, this one is for you!

Urvashi: Out in the cold!

Urvashi specifically asked Ekta to relieve her from the show.

Says Urvashi, "My character was not going anywhere beyond saying 'I love you Sujal' repeatedly. I had a discussion with Ekta. She understood my perspective and let me go."

In fact, Urvashi was talking to Ekta on this since the past eight months. It was only after she prevailed that the Balaji creatives decided to make her Piyush's killer.

"Think of it, I being Piyush's killer was a bit vague. What motive would I have to kill Piyush? My problem was only Kashish because I was obsessed with Sujal. Hence, they showed that I wanted to dump off Kashish, but in the bargain Piyush got killed."

Didn't she have a few problems with some actors from the KTH unit?

"Yeah. A few of them were averse to adjusting their timings according to my availability. But since I was doing two shows (Kasautii... and Kahiin...), they were asked to keep quiet and continue," she reveals.

That's that! Those waiting expectantly for Urvashi to return from jail in KTH can start thinking on how they will overcome their disappointment.

Surveen Chawla

I am: extremely positive, optimistic, thoughtful and sensitive Kahiin to Hoga : is pure fun Kassauti Zindagi Kay: is a dream come true Love is: heavenly Lust is: momentary

Acting is: what comes naturally and is all about being you Luck is: in the hands of God If I was Kashish: there would be a lot of "Kasak" around Money is: a necessity but if you have too much it is a luxury God is: a feeling, which everyone possesses What I like the most in a man: heart to love unconditionally My Idea of romance is: spending a day by the beach If Shahid Kapoor proposed to me: I would say no immediately The sexiest man in Bollywood: John Abraham