| Rakshanda Khan: Merry-go-round
5/10
Who's calling? Lloyd Khanna from Los Angeles, who is in the city on vacation.
He said, she said
Fan: Hi, this is Lloyd. I'm a big fan of yours. Can I speak to for a while?
Rakshanda: Yeah. But I'm out of the country. Can you call me tomorrow preferably in the evening?
Fan: I will do that.
The next day…
Fan: Hi, Lloyd here. How you doing?
Rakshanda: I'm in the middle something. Can I speak to you later?
Fan: When can I call you back?
Rakshanda: Call me during the lunch hours tomorrow?
Fan: Ok, bye.
Talk time: 40 secs.
Actor's mood: The actor was courteous. Although she didn't chat at a length, she wasn't rude.
Going further: Agreed to speak later.
Friendly-o-meter: 5
Hussain: Phoney friend
8.5/10
Who's calling? Sudipta Baruah, from Guwahati, Assam
He said, she said
Fan: Hi, I'm Sudipta Baruah.
Hussain: Hello.
Fan: I'm a big fan of yours. I have watched all your serials. I'm from Guwahati and I have come to Mumbai. Would it be possible to meet you?
Hussain: Thanks so much. Aap logon ke support se hi hum hain. Lekin, milna toh nahin ho paega. I'm busy shooting.
Fan: Sir, I am so thrilled to talk to you. I had not expected you to give me so much time. It's amazing.
Hussein: Not at all. You're always welcome.
Fan: Thanks a lot. Have a good day.
Talk time: Five and a half minutes
Actor's mood: Gracious and warm.
Going further: He refused to meet, but would entertain future phone calls.
Friendly-o-meter: 8.5
Anita Hassanandani: Miss Busy Body
2/10
Who's calling? Lloyd Khanna from Los Angeles, who is in the city on vacation.
He said, she said
Fan: Hi, this is Lloyd. I have been watching your show Kavyanjali ever since it started. Can I talk to you for a minute?
Anita: (Takes a long pause) Regarding what?
Fan: I'm a fan of yours. I want to know you better.
Anita: I'm busy right now. Will talk to you later.
(Anita hangs up)
Talk time: 15 secs.
Actor's mood: The actress was not at all friendly; forget having a conversation with her.
Going further: Asked to call back later.
Friendly-o-meter: 2
Aamna Shariff: Every fan's delight
10/10
Who's calling? Lloyd Khanna from Los Angeles, who is in the city on vacation.
He said, she said
Fan: Hi, Aamna! This is Lloyd. I'm a big fan of yours.
Aamna: Okay. Where are you from Lloyd?
Fan: I'm based in LA. I'm visiting my cousins here who live in Bandra.
Aamna: Good.
Fan: Can I come and meet you sometime?
Aamna: Surely. You can come to my sets.
Fan: When can I see you then?
Aamna: Call me tonight after 10. By then I can tell where I'll be shooting. You can always come over and we'll chat up.
Fan: Ok, see you then.
Talk time: 1 min 40 secs.
Actor's mood: This actress surely knows how to value her fans. She was warm, cordial and enthusiastic.
Going further: Promised to meet her fan the very next day.
Friendly-o-meter: 10
Iqbal Khan: Playing it cool
6/10
Who's calling? Amrita Solanki, a fan from New Delhi.
He said, she said
Fan: Is that Iqbal?
Iqbal: Yeah. Who's that?
Fan: This is Amrita Solanki.
Iqbal: Who?
Fan: I mean… I'm a huge fan of yours. I'm from Delhi and I have come to meet you. I like your work a lot!
Iqbal (silence)
Fan: You there?
Iqbal: Yeah, come and meet me on the sets.
Fan: Where are you shooting?
Iqbal: Call me tomorrow and I will tell you.
Fan: I'm sorry but am I troubling you?
Iqbal: No worries. It's okay! Call me tomorrow, after 12.
Talk time: Nearly two and a half minutes
Actor's mood: Casual. Iqbal sounded cordial but wasn't very friendly. The conversation was marked by long pauses and he was quite aloof.
Going further: Asked to call back.
Friendly-o-meter: 6
Mona Singh: Ghar ka pata nahin!
6/10
Who's calling? Lloyd Khanna from Los Angeles, who is in the city on vacation.
He said, she said
Fan: Hi Mona, this is Lloyd. I love watching Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. And you're a superb actor.
Mona: Ok.
Fan: Can I take a minute?
Mona: Yeah, tell me.
Fan: I've recorded all the episodes. Why did you guys end the show so early?
Mona: I'm glad that it got over unlike other shows, which keep taking 10-year leaps all the time. It was short and sweet.
Fan: I was wondering if I could meet you this week.
Mona: I'm not in town. I'll be back only after a month.
Fan: Can you give me your residential address? I wanted to send you a bouquet.
Mona: There's nobody at home either. If you call me once I'm back after a month I will see.
Fan: Ok. I will do that.
Talk time: 1 min 30 secs.
Going further: Agreed to speak later.
Friendly-o-meter: 6
Hiten Tejwani: He's got a hang up!
5/10
Who's calling? Radhika Saini, a fan from Delhi
He said, she said
Fan: Hiten ji bol rahe hain?
Hiten: Haan. Aap kaun?
Fan: Ji main Radhika Saini.
Hiten: Who?
Fan: Aapki fan hoon Delhi se.
Hiten: (long pause) Ya, tell me.
Fan: Did I call you at the wrong time?
Hiten: Yeah, right now I'm in the midst of a shot.
Fan: Shall I call you later?
Hiten: Yeah. (Hangs up instantly)
Talk time: 50 seconds.
Actor's mood: Stern. Hiten spoke firmly and didn't seem very keen to talk.
Going further: Asked to call back, but didn't sound like he was going to take the call.
Friendly-o-meter: 5
Narayani Shastri: No talking to strangers!
1/10
Who's calling? Lloyd Khanna from Los Angeles, who is in the city on vacation.
He said, she said
Fan: Hi, Narayani this is Lloyd here. I quite like your work. Can we please chat up?
Narayani: I don't understand what language you are speaking (referring to the accent).
Fan: I have been watching your show on Zee TV. I think you're pretty good.
Narayani: Which show are you talking about?
Fan: Piya Ka Ghar. Can I please come to see you on the sets of your shows?
Narayani: Guests are not allowed on my sets.
Fan: Can I meet you for coffee then?
Narayani: I don't meet strangers.
Fan: We can always become friends after we meet.
Narayani: I'm very bad at making friends.
Fan: Can I keep in touch with you?
Narayani: Noooo.
(Narayani hangs up)
Talk time: 1 min 10 secs.
Actor's mood: The actress sounded cold, rude and hesitant.
Going further: The actor isn't too keen on having any fan following. Any kind of communication is no-no here.
Friendly-o-meter: 1
Sharad Kelkar: Charm personified
9.5/10
Who's calling? Aaliya Liaquat, a fan from Dubai.
He said, she said
Fan (in an accented voice): Is that Sharad?
Sharad: This is Sharad.
Fan: Hi, Sharad. This is Aaliya from Dubai. I am a big fan of yours.
Sharad: Oh really? Thanks a lot.
Fan: You know I have come all the way from Dubai to meet you. Gosh! I can't believe I'm talking to you.
Sharad: I'm glad to hear that. Thanks a lot.
Fan: Sharad, we watch your shows in Dubai. We don't miss a single episode. My neighbours won't believe that I have spoken to you. In fact, even I wasn't sure that you would speak to me for such a long time!
Sharad: (laughing) Why don't you then drop in at our sets?
Fan: I was just about to ask you that.
Sharad: Where are you putting up? Are you in some hotel or with some relatives?
Fan: I'm staying in Andheri.
Sharad: East or West?
Fan: I'm sorry I have no clue. I come to India once in while.
Sharad: Well… we're shooting in Kandivali and you can drop by. Anyway, Andheri is nearly 25 minutes away.
Fan: I would love to. I will have to ask my relatives to take me there. Will Kirti be around?
Sharad: No, Kirti is shooting elsewhere.
Fan: Ok. I will give you a call before coming.
Sharad: No problem.
Fan: Thanks a lot and have a nice day!
Talk time: Nearly seven minutes
Actor's mood: Bindaas and extremely cordial. Despite shooting, Sharad was very enthusiastic during the conversation.
Going further: Agreed to both meetings and phone calls.
Friendly-o-meter: 9.5
Amarr Upadhyay: Kal phone karo!
5/10
Who's calling? Deepa, a fan from Jabalpur.
He said, she said
Fan: Amarr ji baat kar rahe hain?
Amarr: Ji haan. Aap kaun?
Fan: Ji hamara naam Deepa hai aur hum aapke bahut bade prashanshak hain.
Amarr: Hmmm.
Fan: Hum Delhi se nahi Jabalpur se. Sorry, hum confuse ho rahe hain. Hum Jabalpur se Mumbai aaye hain. Kya hum aap se mil sakte hain?
Amarr: Aap kal phone kariye phir main aap ko batata hoon. Theek hai!
Fan: Ji. (Amarr hangs up)
Talk time: 46 seconds
Actor's mood: Amarr was probably driving so didn't seem very keen on carrying on a conversation.
Going further: Agreed to talk later.
Friendly-o-meter: 5 |
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