For TV stars, superstition goes beyond th

For TV stars, superstition goes beyond the letter 'K'

They may throw all caution to the wind as the characters they play, but in reality are TV actors as forward as they make us believe? Sapana Patil finds a few still holding on to their superstitions as closely as they do to their vanity cases!

Jayati Bhatia:
I am superstitious about my old make-up box. I have a VIP vanity case that I received as a wedding gift 13 years ago, and I always carry it along to a shoot. The day I don't have it, the serial I am acting in, at that time, goes off the air. Today it contains nothing more than a few basic items, but I don't take the risk of keeping it at home.

Reena Kapoor:
I believe in logic. I so strongly oppose orthodox beliefs that I refuse to believe in the commonest superstitions. I get irritated when people tell me that they are superstitious and get scared when a cat crosses their way. When a cat crosses my way, it doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I make it a point to cross the cat's path to defy superstition.


Manav Gohil:
I used to harbour superstitions during my school and college days, not anymore. On the day of a school or college cricket match, I would wear my favourite pair of socks. I am a right-handed person, but before batting, I would assume a left-handed stance for a few seconds.

Arjun Punjj:
I am a little superstitious about the colours I wear. I have been told by a panditji that I should wear certain colours and avoid others. It's not like I am very meticulous about this rule, but as far as possible, I try and follow it. For example, I have been told to avoid black for meetings and wear bright colours like white and red on Saturdays.

Sushmita Mukherjee:
I am not superstitious in particular. I am generally superstitious about things most of us are superstitious about; like a cat crossing my way.

Sudha Chandran:
I am superstitious about cleaning my make-up box. The day I do, the serial I am currently working on goes off the air. When my make-up box gets dirty, I simply buy a new one. I am also superstitious about the number nine. This number is lucky for me. I make sure to be stay in rooms with numbers that add up to nine. My car's registration number also totals up to nine.