Delnaaz: I am proud of my physique

Delnaaz Paul, the lady who tickled your funny bone in TV serials like Yes Boss, Batliwalla House No 43 and movies like Kal Ho Naa Ho, is not just flaunting her dancing skills in an on-air reality show, but will once again prove her mettle on the silver screen in a number of films.

You've been associated with comedy for long. Was it out of choice or it just happened by chance?

"Initially it was by chance that I started getting such roles one after the other. But today, I am proud to do such roles since there are very few women comedians."

Have you consciously maintained this roly-poly look because of the kind of roles that you are being offered to you?

"Well, I think I am truly blessed. I am happy with the way I look. And it's not because of the kind of roles I get that I am not shedding weight. I just like the way I am. Period."

You're also doing several films this year. Tell us about them.

"Well, I am working in Ajay Chandok's Khalbali Hai Khalbali with Rakesh Bedi, Govind Namdev and Rajpal Yadav as my co-stars. I am also working in Saurabh Shukla's movie I Am 2 . Then there is Paying Guest in which I have been cast opposite Johnny Lever and Care of Mr Asgaonker And Family."

Which do you think is your most memorable performance?

"That has to be Sweetu in Kal Ho Naa Ho . That was the first time when the image of a friend changed completely. The role of a friend got a new definition."

A number of TV serials are being launched these days. How difficult do you think is to carve a niche for yourself?

"I agree that hundreds of new stars are making their debut everyday in the new shows. Look of almost all the characters is the same with similar make-up, outfits and hairdo. But at the end of the day it's your acting that matters. By the grace of God, I never had to try too hard to make a niche for myself, for, anyway I look very different."