TOI: Coming to Guj is always fun-Pooja

Coming to Gujarat is always fun

Says television actor Pooja Joshi in an interview with Ahmedabad Times

Soumitra Das


As a child,becoming a part of the television industry was the last thing on Pooja Joshis mind.Says Pooja,who was in Vadodara for a promotional event,I never wanted to get into acting.As a child,I had dreams of becoming a teacher and the profession really inspired me.But as I grew up,my dreams changed and next,I was fascinated by the idea of becoming an airhostess,which seemed really exciting.But then,my height came in the way (smiles)! Eventually,as I started facing the camera,my family was very supportive and my mother,in particular,really inspired me to explore it.
While Pooja has been a part of serials like Sujata,Prithviraj Chauhan and Mera Sasural in the past,its the role of the immensely popular Varsha in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai that has made her a household name.Shares an excited Pooja,The kind of love that I have got from viewers after this serial became successful has been amazing.The fact that it has completed three years shows that the people have loved not just my character,but the content of the show too.And I can relate a lot to the character that I play because in many ways,I am like Varsha in real life too.I couldnt have asked for more in the early stage of my career.
She adds,Sometimes,when I watch a few of the daily soaps today,I cant relate at all to the stories and characters.I like shows that teach good values and that way,I am a bit old-fashioned.
Talking of the experience of visiting Gujarat,she says,Coming to Gujarat is always fun and recently,I loved visiting Jamnagar also.I would love to explore the city at length the next time I come here. So what next I love the way my career has s h ap e d up so far.In t h e l o n g run,I would love to do films.But I am prepared to be patient and wait for the right moment, she says.
How is Pooja in real life I am a complete fun-loving person,who likes making new friends.And I just love shopping.However,I know how to keep my personal and professional lives separate.Thats something very important when you are into this profession.
And has she given marriage a thought Like any other girl,I would love to get married at the right age.But as of now,I havent given it a serious thought.So far,looking at the way my life has shaped up,things have happened that I expected the
least but they happened for the better.May be,it will be the same with my marriage. She s m i l e s,b e fo re s i g n i n g off.