Shraddha Nigam:
How was the experience reliving your childhood onscreen?
It was amazing to essay the role of a child on the sets of Choodiyan. For me, at that point of time, sky was the limit. The director of the show was brilliant and he just told me to be myself. It was one of my most memorable shows that brought back my childhood carefree days back.
Your memories of Children's day? And how were you as a child?
As a child, I was very calm and peaceful. I used to wipe tears of other children when their parents were late in picking them up from school. I always behaved like a well mannered lady. Along the way, I don't know what happened that I am like this now (grins). My mom always told me that I was this very good child who never had to be told what to do, as I acted before anyone would say anything. My Children's day memories are very faded, but what I remember the most are the boring essay and drawing competitions.
Amongst all your co-stars, who do you think is the most childlike?
Apart from me, I think it was my director and on-screen sister, Juhi Parmar. I know it is difficult to believe that Juhi is like a child, as today she is a huge star as Kumkum, but trust me she is very childish from inside and that's actually the best part about her.
Amidst all the pain and warfare, what lesson can kids teach the world?
They teach us to be yourself and not to fake. In today's world, we are all in the race to win and reach the topmost position, but we forget everything else. Sometimes when I lay back at home I feel that my childhood days were the