| Bubbly, youthful, charming... and clumsy, that's Nimmo aka Sanjeeda for you. She is also well-known as Vanilla down south, where she has done some films. Sanjeeda reminds one of Kajol in the film, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha where she keeps tripping on things and goofing up big time. Even in real life, as Sanjeeda confides, there are many similarities between her and her reel character in Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka? Sameera Kapoor catches up this zealot in her free time where they discuss her maiden show, future projects and personal life. | | "I don't believe in contract marriage and will never go in for it." | Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka?
I'm on cloud nine! It is one of Balaji's pivotal projects and has also been favourable for the channel, Star One. The crew is thoroughly professional and very cordial in approach. But at the same time, it's a huge responsibility of keeping up with the expectations and the love showered on me by the viewers. Now, I have to make sure that I give them my best performance. How did it happen?
Besides knowing Ekta personally, it was at a party that she adviced me to give an audition for the the role of Nimmo. At that time there was this huge hullabaloo with regards to Ekta's new venture, especially the casting of Nimmo was being closely monitored by the media. For a fresher on television, it was the best launch and so I gave the audition. The rest, as the say is history. I believe destiny played a major role in my success because I landed at the right place at the right time. Any groundwork for the role?
Other than keeping a track of the story, I don't do any homework. I get into the skin of the character. I assume that all the ups and downs faced by Nimmo are being faced by me and it works! I believe originality is the runway to success. Sanjeeda v/s Nimmo...
I totally relate to her. Like Nimmo, I too am content and satisfied with my life.Also I'm as clumsy as she is. Butterfingers, to put it right! However I am not that immature. | | "Very few people know me by my real name..." | Your take on contract marriages...
Oh, I don't believe in contract marriage and will never go in for it. Marriages should be based on love, trust and not on terms and conditions. I believe in the sanctity of marriage, so certainly I will not make a mockery of the same. No matter how grave the situation is, I will try to find an alternative rather than sacrificing my life. If not an actor?
A dance teacher! I used to teach fusion dance. I desire to open a dancing class in the near future. I have trained an array of biggies such as the family members of Rahejas, Chopras, Hindujas....
First 'Vanilla' down south and now 'Nimmo'....
Yes, people associate me with my nicknames. Very few people know me by my real name. As of now, it's 'Nimmo' which is etched in public memory. TVor South Indian films?
These are two different mediums and both have it's advantages and disadvantages. However, given a choice it has to be television. Down south, it was tough memorising the lines, as I didn't relate to the language. So, you can say it was in those films that I had to do some homework. Comparatively, it's easier to emote and enact on TV as the language is not alien. What is your family's take on your career?
They have been very supportive and have always stood by my decisions. Besides, Balaji Productions is the best, as we all know. Certainly I did not want to lose out on the opportunity of working with them. And my family felt the same. Any new projects?
There is hardly any time left for me to even think of any other show besides Kya Hoga… What's your stress buster?
After shooting for 10-18 hours a day, sleep is what I need. Whenever I get some time off, you will catch me dozing.
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