‘I’m not here 2 change the industry-Kittu

'I'm not here to change the industry'
'Saas-bahu kind of family drama is the only thing that seems to be working these days'

Kitu Gidwani dislikes over-the-top histrionics in television today, but says she has no other option than to go with the flow

NICOLE DASTUR

Kitu Gidwani's in a catch-22 situation. She's passionate about acting, and while she continues to do theatre, it's television that she's also attached too. However, it's the lack of meaningful roles on the small screen that force her to be a part of the average daily soap dramas. Her latest role is that of a mother in Kulvaddhu on Sony. So what made her agree to do this particular family drama? "It's another daily soap, but it's much more lavish. It's done on a much grander scale. Moreso, it has moments of intrigue in it. What I like best about my role is that there is no loud shouting or extra histrionics involved. My character is relatively low-key," says Kitu. But it's still a saas-bahu kind of family drama. Isn't she averse to the same? "Well, it's the only thing that seems to be working on television these days! And I'm not here to change the industry, I'm here to do my job. This was the most interesting role I was offered, so I took it up," says the actor. Would she want to be a part of an Ekta Kapoor production someday? "Why not? I'd love to work with Ekta someday; the woman has the television industry in the palm of her hand. If the serial is interesting and if I can work on certain terms and conditions, I'll definitely be open to the offer." Limited roles on television, scores of plays and a handful of films, is she planning to venture into direction or production now? "Producing a soap for television is not an easy job. I guess I'd have to start with theatre first," says Kitu, adding that acting is keeping her quite busy as of now. "2007 will see me in another serial too, hopefully one with a different theme. And I might be anchoring a show as well." Ask if marriage to her long time beau Sujay Sood is on the cards soon? "Not anywhere in the near future, it's just work, work and more work for me right now," laughs Kitu.

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