| I am the exact opposite of my on-screen character, I am an emotional, sensitive and a compromising character in real life," gushes the chubby Anchal. How do you feel portraying a negative character?
I am very lucky to have got a chance to portray my talent. I love this character as it requires me to laugh and cry on different occasions which is really challenging. The character of Kaveri is full of happening incidents. Initially it was difficult for me to get into the character but later on I imbibed the grey shades so well that at times I felt it was not me. In real life I am a happy-go-lucky female who cannot even think of hurting the smallest insect. I spread happiness and want others to be happy forever. Do you remember any childhood incident that you co-relate on-screen today?
Oh yes! I remember my school days when I couldn't tolerate my best friend overshadowing me at school. I used to fight with her like crazy. Now she is no more and I feel very sad about it. Any fights on the sets? I mean professional rivalry?
No not at all. It is like a family. Only at times I feel my co-artists feel jealous of me because of my fancy attire and special look the producers insist on. Earlier, when I used to hear people taunting 'Why should she be dressed like this when we are not', I used to get hurt. But by now I am used to all this. So it doesn't matter any more. What about your alleged link-up with your on-screen husband Mazhar?
(Laughs) Link-up! Oh my God! We are just good friends who share good jokes, that's all. Nothing beyond that. We are pals and HE is definitely not my boyfriend. Agreed. Then who is it?
I have no time for boyfriends at the moment. I shall think about it only after 10 years. Now this is my first innings and I want to make it big. What is your parents' reaction to you playing a vamp?
They are the biggest support for me. My father has always been my friend and my advisor. Whenever I (as Kaveri) fail in my on-screen plans, they feel disappointed and wait for the next episode just to see me win my dirty game. Only after they see me succeed, they heave a sigh of relief. And people from your hometown Agra? How do they react to your negative image?
They know I am a very polite person by nature and can't believe I can be such a mean person on screen. Whenever I go to Agra and they meet me, they all have only one question to ask, 'How could you change so much?' (laughs) They feel I have really become a trouble maker. Any plans for Bollywood?
I am open to good roles and am waiting for a break. But as of now I am quite a satisfied person. A lot of TV offers are coming, but then, due to work pressure and shortage of time, I am not being able to take up any further assignment. Do you fear being typecast?
Well, I do not fear any such hiccups coz I have already been approached by Sony TV for a positive role in Karamchand to be telecast some time in June this year. What's your personal opinion about playing negative roles?
We, as actors have to perform our part well and act to the best of our abilities. A good performance is what matters. As long as I am satisfied, I don't care what people say. Well, before wishing you the very best, any message for our readers?
My message to one and all is to watch me regularly, live amicably with one another and enjoy my negative aura in a positive manner. (Sampurn | 
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