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She was probably one of the hottest TV actors of the 1980s and 90s. Yet, she could still pass off as an actor with a style of her own. She is demanding in her own way and she is known to speak her mind out. Sapana Patil caught up with Kitu Gidwani on the sets of the soon to be launched Kasshish.

What induced you to do Kasshish?
Ravi Rai. I am a big fan of his. I had been getting lots of offers for daily soaps. But now that television has grown, it is difficult to choose which serial one should take up. Secondly, dialogues are an important part of serials but a good dialogue is rare. Ravi gives attention to the smallest details which makes the serial very natural and logical. My inner voice pushed me to do Kasshish.

'Kasshish' is not a regular saas-bahu story: Kitu Gidwani

What is it that sets Kasshish apart?
Kasshish is not a regular saas-bahu story. It is not based on formulae nor does it have a standard format. The story revolves around just three characters.

But you did a role in Kesar. How did you like it?
That was a negligible role. Hardly anybody noticed it!

Which has been your favourite role till date?
(laughs) I really can't say. People have appreciated me in Swabhimaan and Junoon. But I have yet to perform my best role. I have done 30 serials but I am yearning to do very powerful roles.

Expressions need to do the work: Kitu Gidwani

You began your television career with Air-hostess almost 20 years ago. What is the difference in the serials made then and now?
At that time, expressions would work more than technology. The right effect would come with the right expression. But now, loud music and rotating trolleys are used. Expressions can still work. One doesn't need ham scenes to drive home a point or move people. Imagine, it takes all day to install the set up of rotating trolleys to shoot a scene with unnatural expressions. Also, we lack good actors on the television. Indian television doesn't tap actors as it should.

You were to do Two 2 Tango?
Oh! Raell Padamsee is a good friend. I would have loved to do it. But my father was not well and I needed to devote time to my family.

What films are you doing now?
I am doing a film called Indian Born Confused Desi with Seema Anand; a Delhi filmmaker. I might do a play based on Shakespeare's A mid-summer night's dream. I am also doing a telefilm for Zee called Sangini with Farooque Sheikh.