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'I want to move away from soaps'
7 Jun, 2007 l 0000 hrs IST
lAfsana Ahmed/TIMES NEWS NETWORK
7 Jun, 2007 l 0000 hrs IST
lAfsana Ahmed/TIMES NEWS NETWORK
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On her 32nd birthday today, television's Queen Bee, Ektaa Kapoor, talks to PT exclusively about life, love and marriage.
Happy birthday greetings are in order, because Ektaa Kapoor turns 32 today. It is not a lovely age to be, regrets television's Queen Bee, as she heads to Tirupati to seek Lord Balaji's blessings. She's at the top of the world, but still ferociously hungry to conquer it, and this quest leaves her with no time for life. In a candid chat with PT, Ektaa speaks her heart out...
How's life at the top?
I am depressed that I am 32 today. It's just a mindset that I am at the top. I have been working non-stop for the past seven years, and it's only last year that I got back my life. But yes, the higher you go in life, the more insecurity becomes your constant companion. I have no choice but to work harder. Otherwise , life is pretty settled and chilled out.
Your soaps have mindless and bizarre gimmicks. Do you laugh at them too?
Yes, I do believe that entertainment is all about tuning in with your imagination. And television is entertainment.
It's said you are going from entertainment to reality shows?
Yes, in a joint venture with Sanjay Gupta, we are coming out with a mega reality show that will be far removed from what you've been seeing on TV. It's an original concept, combining television, films and reality shows. I believe success comes from moving away from your comfort zone. This year I want to make a mark in television again, but moving away from soaps. I want to explore all genres of TV. I will do shows that are not my forte.
Are you vindictive with your 'discoveries ' when they leave you?
Oh, wow! I love this. I feel like Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada . But, jokes aside, my philosophy is simple. Respect the company and it's contribution to your growth. I don't easily encourage people who have betrayed me to come back. I value loyalty. It's a twoway process. As far as Iqbal Khan's issue goes, it's not me who asked Star TV not to work with him. It was a joint decision taken by Star and my company. Anyway, it's sorted out and I gave Iqbal my go ahead. I am personally fond of him.
Where does love and marriage fit in your busy life?
Honestly, nowhere. For me, love and marriage are two completely different things. I was in love three times in the past. Well, I am not talking about it. Now, my focus is work, and when the time comes, I will get married. It's very difficult to find somebody who'll marry me, and not Ektaa Kapoor. My personality and my famous temper will be a huge deterrent.
How's life at the top?
I am depressed that I am 32 today. It's just a mindset that I am at the top. I have been working non-stop for the past seven years, and it's only last year that I got back my life. But yes, the higher you go in life, the more insecurity becomes your constant companion. I have no choice but to work harder. Otherwise , life is pretty settled and chilled out.
Your soaps have mindless and bizarre gimmicks. Do you laugh at them too?
Yes, I do believe that entertainment is all about tuning in with your imagination. And television is entertainment.
It's said you are going from entertainment to reality shows?
Yes, in a joint venture with Sanjay Gupta, we are coming out with a mega reality show that will be far removed from what you've been seeing on TV. It's an original concept, combining television, films and reality shows. I believe success comes from moving away from your comfort zone. This year I want to make a mark in television again, but moving away from soaps. I want to explore all genres of TV. I will do shows that are not my forte.
Are you vindictive with your 'discoveries ' when they leave you?
Oh, wow! I love this. I feel like Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada . But, jokes aside, my philosophy is simple. Respect the company and it's contribution to your growth. I don't easily encourage people who have betrayed me to come back. I value loyalty. It's a twoway process. As far as Iqbal Khan's issue goes, it's not me who asked Star TV not to work with him. It was a joint decision taken by Star and my company. Anyway, it's sorted out and I gave Iqbal my go ahead. I am personally fond of him.
Where does love and marriage fit in your busy life?
Honestly, nowhere. For me, love and marriage are two completely different things. I was in love three times in the past. Well, I am not talking about it. Now, my focus is work, and when the time comes, I will get married. It's very difficult to find somebody who'll marry me, and not Ektaa Kapoor. My personality and my famous temper will be a huge deterrent.
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