Jen: 'Calling Maya negative is really not doing it justice' - Page 5

Originally posted by: Darciny

@Kavsy. My replies to your statement in red

' Isn't Maya just assuming that? You guys had a problem when Vandana assumed that Maya is evil without even giving a chance to Maya. But when Maya does the same to Arjun it is justified.

She has seen him being rude to Saanjh. She knows that he has got temper issues. So she is insecure.

I have time and again said that Arjun, Saanjh and Vandana have all behaved wrongly in certain situations. And they are responsible for their actions. In the same way Maya should be responsible for her actions. You cannot say that everyone provoked her to do those things. If that is the case then even in Vandana's case, Maya's past provoked Vandana to be hostile to Maya.

Anyway let us just agree to disagree.. we are just going around in circles with our points.

Of course, Maya is responsible for her actions. when did I deny that? she has to pay for her wrong actions. I am only against blaming only one person for every bad thing when all others are wrong & have contributed to the climax.

Originally posted by: xsumi

Hey,

i read jennifers latest article and this is what she said regarding her show Beyhadh:

I am currently enjoying playing the unpredictable role of a no-nonsense boss lady Maya Mehrotra on Sony's prime time show Beyhadh. She us one of the most challenging characters scripted in the history of television that audiences have still grown to side and love. A lot has gone down as homework and research for this character and there is a fair bit of learning and unlearning that happens on the set everyday. Beyhadh with its strong script was hard to turn down and plus I was due for a shake up. Not all risks are bad for us and I'm glad I took this one. However, I don't think calling her character negative is really doing it justice. She has her shades of grey as an obsessive lover with an undying passion for everything in life; be it her career or love.

It's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions since day one. With Maya, you can never know what to expect. She isn't predictable and that's also what draws you to her. I make it a point to get to the sets every day with a clear head, but come back home all heavy and intense on some days.

It's a constant process of learning and unlearning with this character, and to have that at this point in my career is an absolutely enriching experience.

http://houseoftmm.com/jennifer-winget-our-midsummer-nights-dream/

The part in Bold is what stands out, she pointed out calling maya negative is not doing it justice, Jen did admit Maya is grey but she has said many times and even in this article her character is not negative.

if her character was negative then i personally feel Maya is capable of killing. Also Beyhadh is a finite series so jennifer is aware of how the story will end and what maya is capable of doing, so i put my trust in jennifer in what she says regarding her character.

Yes i agree Jen can be biased as she is playing the role of Maya, but i agree maya is grey but not negative. cv's want to indoctrinate viewers that maya is bad and evil, and yes she has her flaws but lets see how the shows proceeds.

So what is your take on this article?

Sumi

xxx

Which of your many roles has given you the greatest satisfaction?

I could never pick between any characters as they've all been distinct and close to my heart at each of their points in time. I've immersed myself completely into understanding and living them out on the set every day I came to work. (Laughs) It has always been: See ya later, Jennifer Winget' the moment I set foot on set.

But thinking of it all now, I think my character Maya in Beyhadh has been the most challenging one to take on so far. But I have to admit I was a little skeptical playing a character with as many layers as Maya!

Why is that?

I work hard to challenge myself and I was due for a shake up. Not all risks are bad for us and I'm glad I took this one. However, I don't think calling her character negative is really doing it justice.

Maya has her shades of grey as an obsessive lover with an undying passion for everything in life; be it her career or love. We do our fair share of homework researching looks for each of the characters we portray.

With Maya, there's learning and unfolding a new side of her every day. The show's been on air for two months now and the excitement hasn't mellowed a bit. That definitely has got to count for something!

What attracted you to Beyhadh?

(Smiles) Have you been introduced to Maya yet? How could anyone turn that role down? I was really gripped by her strong character and the script. Being part of Beyhadh is surreal for me and it's still kind of sinking in. The response has been phenomenal and continues to edge on positively, which is so encouraging for not just me but the whole cast

and crew. So yeah, it's overwhelming! What has the experience of shooting Beyhadh been like?

It's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions since day one. With Maya, you can never know what to expect. She isn't predictable and that's also what draws you to her. I make it a point to get to the sets every day with a clear head, but come back home all heavy and intense on some days.

It's a constant process of learning and unlearning with this character, and to have that at this point in my career is an absolutely enriching experience.