Nim spins yarns
Nuzhat Aziz
Sunday, April 02, 2006 18:14 IST
She's been ruling Balaji Productions since the 'Hum Paanch' days. Responsible for creating images of the perfect bahus and vicious vamps, she takes the credit for styling characters for all Balaji shows.
Popularly known as 'maasi', Nim Sood is the woman who has given the look for Tulsi, Parvati, Komolika and Mihir, as we know them. Incidentally, Nim is also producer Ektaa Kapoor's aunt.
Recently Nim has conceptualized a show for Balaji. "I have given the concept for 'Kasamh Se'," she admits. The show on Zee deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters - Bani ( Prachi Desai) , Pia ( Roshni Chopra) and Rano (Arunima Sharma ).
The serial traces their journey from a small town to Mumbai. Nim explains, "I was inspired by a book which I had read some time ago. I shared the idea with Ektaa and she was quite excited by
the concept. I am sure 'Kasamh Se' will be loved by everyone."
With 10 Balaji productions already on air, Nim manages all of them with an assistant. "I have learnt a lot from Balaji. I did not have any idea about editing or TRP ratings. My assistant Jaya manages things well. Apart from styling characters, I am glad that my idea has now taken the form of a show."
Nim has shown her characters to be simple in 'Kasamh Se'. "I haven't given them loud make-up or over-the-top clothes. They are all ordinary girls. And I am confident the audience will relate to them easily," she says.
Nim is also open to scripting for more shows. "Apart from designing I now know where my future lies," she says.
Nim adds, "I would love to share my ideas with Balaji because my loyalty lies here. But in case my ideas are rejected, I wouldn't mind sharing them with other channels in case I am approached by them."
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