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We are trying for a baby: Samir Soni
Saloni Bhatia, TNN | Sep 19, 2012, 12.00AM ISTRead More:Samir Soni|Parichay|Neelam|Mandira Bedi
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Samir Soni, who's married to former actress Neelam, says if he has a daughter, he's going to spoil her
Having done major roles on TV soap operas in the past few years, Samir Soni is one of the few male actors who have asserted their presence in the woman-dominated telly domain. However, he feels that viewers identify with a character rather than the storyline. He talks about his stint on TV and his marital life.
Seasons will work on TV
I don't feel that viewers will not accept seasons of TV shows. But it has to be done well. Somewhere, I think channels are not willing to take the risk.
I am a pain for Ekta
As far as Ekta is concerned, I am a pain in the rear end for her. Ekta and I fight a lot. But we both are passionate about our work and want this show to be the best. Outside the sets, we are the best of friends.
Trying for a baby
Absolutely; we are trying for our own child. It's just been a year since we have been married. We are looking forward to experiencing that phase in our lives. In a way, I am living my real self on telly. When my character calls his son, he calls him Munnabhai. I always tell Neelam that if we have a daughter, I will spoil her like a princess. I will treat my son as a buddy.
I don't have time for Neelam
I am shooting 27 days a month for the show. So I find little time for Neelam. Even our working hours are different. But now, she has stopped complaining. However, when it's my day off, she's the boss. I don't go anywhere without her. Wherever she wants me to go, I go with her.
Neelam might make a comeback
She's very busy with her jewellery business and has no plans of any comeback. But I have a feeling that if something interesting comes up, like judging a show, she might accept it. Even though she doesn't admit this, I feel she will be game for it. Judging a show is less time-consuming.
Theatre helps me loosen up
It's almost been eight years since I have been doing this play with Mandira Bedi. I take one day off in a week for this. That's the place where I really get to cut loose, since there are no cameras. Because there are only the two of us who are involved, we have to learn to be on our toes. Initially, we would have a lot of fights. Once, while we were rehearsing in Mandira's house, she stomped out of her own house. We are polar opposites. I like to chill, conserve energy before the performance. She likes to talk a lot and rehearse the dialogues. Apart from that, we talk about marriage and cricket. She doesn't watch much TV, but she tells me that her mom is a huge fan of Parichay.
Having done major roles on TV soap operas in the past few years, Samir Soni is one of the few male actors who have asserted their presence in the woman-dominated telly domain. However, he feels that viewers identify with a character rather than the storyline. He talks about his stint on TV and his marital life.
Seasons will work on TV
I don't feel that viewers will not accept seasons of TV shows. But it has to be done well. Somewhere, I think channels are not willing to take the risk.
I am a pain for Ekta
As far as Ekta is concerned, I am a pain in the rear end for her. Ekta and I fight a lot. But we both are passionate about our work and want this show to be the best. Outside the sets, we are the best of friends.
Trying for a baby
Absolutely; we are trying for our own child. It's just been a year since we have been married. We are looking forward to experiencing that phase in our lives. In a way, I am living my real self on telly. When my character calls his son, he calls him Munnabhai. I always tell Neelam that if we have a daughter, I will spoil her like a princess. I will treat my son as a buddy.
I don't have time for Neelam
I am shooting 27 days a month for the show. So I find little time for Neelam. Even our working hours are different. But now, she has stopped complaining. However, when it's my day off, she's the boss. I don't go anywhere without her. Wherever she wants me to go, I go with her.
Neelam might make a comeback
She's very busy with her jewellery business and has no plans of any comeback. But I have a feeling that if something interesting comes up, like judging a show, she might accept it. Even though she doesn't admit this, I feel she will be game for it. Judging a show is less time-consuming.
Theatre helps me loosen up
It's almost been eight years since I have been doing this play with Mandira Bedi. I take one day off in a week for this. That's the place where I really get to cut loose, since there are no cameras. Because there are only the two of us who are involved, we have to learn to be on our toes. Initially, we would have a lot of fights. Once, while we were rehearsing in Mandira's house, she stomped out of her own house. We are polar opposites. I like to chill, conserve energy before the performance. She likes to talk a lot and rehearse the dialogues. Apart from that, we talk about marriage and cricket. She doesn't watch much TV, but she tells me that her mom is a huge fan of Parichay.
