Aloof yes, arrogant no! article

Aloof yes, arrogant no!

Actor Neha Bamb, who is currently essaying the role of Mahi in 'Maayka' (Zee), was recently replaced from 'Gharelu Nuske' (Star Plus)—a noon show she had hosted barely for an episode or two.

While some attribute it to her poor diction and mediocre hosting skills, her alleged high-handed behaviour is also said to have made it difficult for the producer to work with her.

When quizzed about it, Neha says, "I had taken up this show because I thought it would be a good change from doing serials. I thought it would allow me to connect with the audiences. But I wasn't enjoying it as much as I had thought I would." She continues,

"Moreover, the creative unit started introducing a lot of Urdu in my script. I found this difficult. I told the makers that it was not working out well. I also asked them to give me a month to get myself accustomed to anchoring and the format of the show. But they replaced me. Maybe, they didn't have the time to allow me to experiment."

However that doesn't deter her confidence. She says, "I think I did fine. I work for my satisfaction. I don't have to prove myself to anyone. I am still willing to take up another anchor-based show provided the makers give me and the show reasonable time to develop."

Denying that she ever threw tantrums, she clarifies, "If I were so difficult to work with, I wouldn't have been working here for so long. In fact, for 'Gharelu Nuske', I had shot for 14 hours continuously without eating food."

So why is she perceived as snooty? She explains, "I am not easily accessible to everyone. I prefer to maintain a distance with my colleagues. I don't think one has to make friends at work. I believe if you don't maintain a distance, you will not be respected.

I strongly believe in the phrase, 'Familiarity breeds contempt'. Maybe that's perceived as being snooty. I give no one the right to judge me. I was just 17 when I started working. I know to protect my dignity. However, now I have stopped being blunt and learnt to be diplomatic."

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