Article--Rajshree don't want to be negati

Rajshri Thakur aka Saloni of Saat Phere is not so sure of her character in the serial any more. The actress's character has turned negative, which has left her in doubt about the effect it may have on audiences.

Saloni has, so far, played the ideal bahu in the show. But the storyline is now taking a new turn, with changing circumstances. Says a source in the production house, "Saloni's character is going through a lot of changes in the show. Her fight with Nahar (played by Sharad Kelkar) has already started. Due to changing circumstances, she will break all the seven vows that she had taken during the saat pheras. She has already broken two of the vows. The sudden change in her character will shock viewers for sure. And that's what she's apprehensive about."

Adds another source, "Rajshri has been playing the ideal bahu for almost two years. She is so used to the idea of a perfect Saloni that now she is a little apprehensive about the idea of turning negative. She fears that it may backfire and the TRPs may go down."

When contacted, Rajshri Thakur says, "I know Saloni is not a negative character. She has just turned negative in the show. I am sure the production house and the creative people have their justification for the turn of events. I am just a little apprehensive as I have played a positive character for almost two years and that's the character viewers can relate to."

She adds, "I have heard a lot of people saying that this was a little unexpected. Still, they think Saloni can't go negative without valid reason. But, they have faith in the show and the character. That's the only thing that's keeping me going. I hope this change helps the show."

Why is she so apprehensive about portraying a negative character? "A creative individual should be open to all kinds of roles. As an actress, I believe in that too. But Saat Phere is very close to my heart and I'm a bit apprehensive about viewers' rejection, that's all," she says.