chat with rakshanda !!

guest32: What's your favourite pass time?
Rakshanda: Watching movies and chatting with friends over a cup of coffee
guest32: Rakshanda, who was your first date?
Rakshanda: Oh God! I have never really gone on a date, as such! I am are not the dating type I am the intimidating type!
guest32: How is it to be Tulsi's bahu in Kyunki..
Rakshanda: All of us constantly live in her shadow and make a mark! We have all managed to do that I guess - Damini, Nandini and myself.
guest32: How was the first episode of Jodee Kamaal Kii?
Rakshanda: Fantastic! It was an episode that was shot on the last day of the schdeule, it was shot at six in the morning! They were like live wires, they were so good!
guest32: Are you hoping to win the Best Saut in STAR Parivar Awards?
Rakshanda: Ha ha! I don't know, the last time when I won the Best Saut Award my mom wonderes whether she must be happy or sad with her daughter winning this category! This year, I have got a promotion as a bahu!
guest31: Who do you think is your competition in the Best bahu category?
Rakshanda: Ah! Well there is Nandini, Kumkum, I don't even know who the other two are! They both are so popular!
guest31: Which of the two awards will make you happy - Best bahu or Best saut?
Rakshanda: I have won Best saut last year! If I win Best bahu, I am actually catching up with it! I think basically any award is a reward for our hard work!
augustineanish: Hi Raks, this is Anish, my question: Which of the two roles do you like to playing. Is it acting or anchoring?
Rakshanda: It's like saying what do you like - Hot fudge Sundae or Jellybean! I am greedy so I want both!
guest32: Do you think Savita will go for mercy killing?
Rakshanda: Well, it just depends on Ekta! Savita's life and death is in the hands of Ekta!
guest35: Hi Raks! This is Nikhil, how do you feel when people call you 'hot 'n sexy'?
Rakshanda: Well! I feel nothing, as nobody says that directly! They usually say you look sweet or some thing like that!
guest32: In the whole of the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi cast, who do you get along most with?
Rakshanda: That would be Karan, Nandini and Ganga! I know Ganga for earlier, I got to know Karan and Nandini here and have grown very fond of the couple, I also like Damini. I like many others in the show, I am an extremely friendly person! guest49: Hi Rakshu, what is the meaning of your name?
Rakshanda: It's a Persian name, it means radiant! When I was born, my mom wanted a bright child!
guest32: Which is the last book you read?
Rakshanda: Ahh! I am not a very book person, I read the Alchemist! After that I have started the Da Vinci Code!
guest32: Who is your favourite fashion designer?
Rakshanda: I like many of them, actually! Abu Jaani and Sandeep Khosla, Hemant Trivedi!
guest31: If given a chance, what changes would you bring about in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi...?
Rakshanda: Hmm... I would make Karan and Tanya's character the most important, I would have a generation jump! And would make it more popular!
guest53: Rakshanda, I'm Jassi from Toronto... I want to know if you are going to do films too?
Rakshanda: No, I am happy with the small screen, it's better than experimenting with the big screen and getting lost!
guest31: What do you enjoy most - acting or hosting?
Rakshanda: Both acting and hosting are parts of my life now, I can't choose between them.
guest32: Hi Rakshanda, which was your first show on television?
Rakshanda: Kya Hatsa Kya Haqikat with Balaji
guest35: You are hosting the new show Jodee Kamaal Ki, when are you going to be the part of some jodee?
Rakshanda: As soon as I find my other half!
guest32: How is Karan/Hithen as a co-star?
Rakshanda: Brillaint! He is the most mischievous man, I call him narad muni!
guest49: Rakshu, you are so good-looking, then why are you single? What is your age?
Rakshanda: Now, that is the question I ask myself!
guest31: If not an actor what would you be?
Rakshanda: I don't know! It's been so long I am actually doing what I am meant to do.
guest35: Havn't you been offered any films? You are more beautiful than most of our actresses!
Rakshanda: How sweet! Thank you, I guess if everyone joins films there won't be any audience! I am enjying my life as a movie audience.
ash_89: Which serial do you like most Jassi or Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi?
Rakshanda: They are both an integral part of my life I can't choose between the both!
guest31: What is your nick name?
Rakshanda: Rock, Rakhi...
guest35: Which character do you like most - Tanya or Mallika?
Rakshanda: I can't choose! Both of them have a part of me!
guest31: When is your birthday?
Rakshanda: 27 September
guest32: Which is your favourite modelling assignmnet, till date?
Rakshanda: I think I enjoyed doing Roopmilan sarees, it's the first time that I ever went out!
guest32: Do you watch the Ekta soaps, which one is your favourite among the ones you are not part of?
Rakshanda: I watch very little television! I catch up on my movies rather then soaps!
guest60: For how long have you been modelling?
Rakshanda: Really long, now!
guest32: Do you like romantic movies or the thriller movies?
Rakshanda: I love romantic movies
guest35: Who is your favourite Bollywood actor?
Rakshanda: Abhishek and Saif
guest32: Did you always want to be an actor, even as a kid?
Rakshanda: Never, I wanted to be a journalist!
golden2175: Hi Rakshanda, Kashif here, from Kuwait, you know what... I'm crazy about all the programmes on STAR Plus, but mostly I watch Kyunki... and you know your role is a bit short in Saara Akaash, but it was nice!
Rakshanda: Thank you, that was the role I really enjoyed because I did my own stunts in that - I tried a complete no make up look.
guest31: Are you superstitious?
Rakshanda: Yes sometimes, I do believe about things like Friday, the 13th.
guest31: Which is your all time favourite movie?
Rakshanda: I have loads of favourites - I love movies like Gone With the Wind, Million Dollar Baby, George of the Jungle...
guest35: You will not do a film even if you have a great banner?
Rakshanda: I have got very good banners but I guess I don't wish to jump on it, as of now.
caspy: What do you prefer in life most friends or career?
Rakshanda: Friends - they last longer than anything else
guest35: How will you describe yourself in one line?
Rakshanda: Oh god! Very very tough - I am person of many many words.
sonymonysimarvi: Are Hiten and Gauri included in your new show Jodee Kamaal Kii
Rakshanda: Yes, they will be part of the show featuring along Apoorva and Shilpa.
kritikathekul: Who is your favourite contestant for this year's Indian Idol
Rakshanda: I like Tarunya
guest74: Rakshanda, who is your favourite actress?
Rakshanda: Rekha, Dimple Kapadia, Meryl Streep
kritikathekul: How do you manage to keep your private life and reel life different?
Rakshanda: Well, I hate talking about my private life that's why we call it private!
guest31: Who according to you is the best onscreen jodi?
Rakshanda: Dharam-Hema
guest73: How should your dream man be?
Rakshanda: Intelligent - someone with whom I would want to talk even after five minutes without falling asleep!
guest73: Is the glamorous life easy?
Rakshanda: Not as easy, it does need all the hard work, no holidays too!
guest93: Were you a Miss India participant.
Rakshanda: Never
guest32: Who do you like - Abhishek Bachchan or John Abraham?
Rakshanda: There is no contest! Abhishek is the one
guest93: What does love mean to you?
Rakshanda: The one thing that can last a life time!
guest35: Will you do steamy scenes if the role demands?
Rakshanda: Thankfuly television steamy scenes are not that steamy!
guest31: What do your parents think of your career choice?
Rakshanda: They are extremely happy now, I hope they feel proud
guest35: Who is your role-model ?
Rakshanda: I can't say I have a role model! I get influenced by differant people.
guest53: Rakshandaji, where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Rakshanda: Hopefully in a very very happy place!
guest31: Which the one role that you really want to do?
Rakshanda: Nothing, if given a chance I would love to do a proper hard core action serial - like a super hero?