TOI: I am far better at singing-Ragz

I AM FAR BETTER AT SINGING!

Says actress Ragini Khanna in a chat with Ahmedabad Times about soaps,reality shows and more...

Soumitra Das


She has warmed your hearts in popular TV shows like Bhaskar Bharti (as Bharti) and Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayegi (as Ragini Sharma ).Her portrayal of Suhana in Sasural Genda Phool has won Ragini Khanna fans galore.But as we caught up with this pretty girl during the launch of a singing reality show,she surprised us by saying,I am not a trained actor.On the other hand,I have been learning singing since I was seven and so,have had 15 years of training ! I think singing completes me and I am far better at singing as compared to acting.When my guru passed away,I had stopped singing but my mother forced me to take it up again, shares Ragini,whose grandmother Nirmala Devi was a noted thumri singer.
No wonder then,that Ragini will soon be seen in Star Ya Rockstar,a unique singing reality show where she will be competing against fellow television actors.Acting toh roz karte hai.In fact,none of the roles that I have played on television have much resemblance to the kind of person that I am in real life.On this show,I can be myself.Releasing a music album is one of my fondest dreams. she says.
Talking of her stint on television thus far,Ragini shares,I hate monotony and want to keep doing different kinds of roles.That is why I have always taken up roles that make me move out of my comfort zone. There is another recent development which has her excited.I will be performing in London,at Wembley Arena,this month.It is a great honour! he shares.
Ragini,who also showed that she was equally good at dancing when she participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,says that she has learnt to take things easy now,I have given every show 100perc cent.But during Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,I realized that I couldnt perform well because I was putting too much pressure on myself all the time.And that affected my performance.Being without expectations is a nice space to be in.
We ask her about her stress-buster and the actress,who has fallen ill in the past because of hectic schedules,has another unexpected reply in store,During that phase,I was working for at least 14 hours a day and didnt even meet my family members for nine months! When you have such schedules,the brain stops functioning.So,for me,acting itself acts as the best stressbuster.I just prepare for the next shot to de-stress !
For someone who used to work at a call centre so that she could save money and get her portfolio clicked,she has come a long way.But she feels,This is just the beginning.I have a lot to achieve,and would love to be a part of good films too.