February 2007 Interview of Juhi Parmar
http://tellywatch.com/Spot_Light.aspx?ID=SP_STP_09022008_013 244
Super bahu Juhi: "Kumkum is my alter ego"
Kumkum : Juhi Parmar
Meenakshi Shankar of Tellywatch caught Kumkum's Juhi Parmar, the absolutely spontaneous actress in the middle of her shoot. A couple of calls bounced to and fro and finally the super bahu, Kumkum, finally sat down for a candid chat with us.
Tellywatch: So, is it true you are taking a break from your career?
Juhi: Yes, a break! And I'm coming back. Kumkum is my alter ego. So, leaving her is not an option. She's been my second skin for the last 6 years. But this is a much needed break. I just needed to sit back and watch the world go by and that's what this break is going to be...doing nothing
Tellywatch: First agenda...
Juhi: Sleep till late afternoon and wish everyone good afternoon! I've completely forgotten what sleeping till late means...it's almost non existent given our work schedules.
Tellywatch: Second comes...
Juhi: Vacation...shopping...the works that everyone does when they go on a break. I'm so looking forward to it, but at the moment, I'm really not counting my chickens before they hatch. I'm a safe player and like to play it by the ear.
Tellywatch: How important a landmark is Kumkum for you? (I couldn't help, but ask her the dead-beat question)
Juhi: Very important. It's on rare occasions that you get to play the title role. And once you do, you run the risk of getting typecast into that character. And today Juhi's very comfortable in Kumkum's shoes
Tellywatch: Very choosy...
Juhi: Yes, I'm! I dont believe in burning too many bridges. Enjoy what you have in hand and go with the flow!
Tellywatch: But, a lot of people in the industry would intepret it differently?
Juhi: Six years and sure,I've proved myself to the industry. So, the industry wallahs know the whats' and why's of Juhi.
Tellywatch: A little birdie told me about your passion for dancing
Juhi: Yes, your little birdie is absolutely right. I'm going to learn salsa.
I'm passionate about dancing, but havent had the time to shake a leg or two.
Tellywatch: A reality show in the pipeline..
Juhi: (With mischief in her expressive eyes) "I enjoyed Say Shaava Shaava."
I realised I could sing in that show. But I enjoyed it because it was truly a different show...not your average run of the mill show which stretched endlessly. So, a show with a difference and yes, Juhi would definitely be on it.
Tellywatch: Given a choice..
Juhi: I would get on a dancing show! So, watch out all the hot steppers because I'm donning my dancing shoes...
(Excited, she is, but at the same time, she also realises that before going on a break, she needs to work those extra hours to make up for all the schedules that she's going to miss out on. The creatives are working on an overdrive, the set is in a tizzy...the industry is a buzz with Kumkum's break. Because they have burnt their fingers with Smriti Irani's and Prachi's break. But Juhi, without batting an eyelid, looks me in the eye and says, "I've built a family in Kumkum and I wouldnt dream of leaving this behind.")
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