Posted:
Since you made your TV
debut, you have managed
to be part of serials away
from the typical saas-bahu
sagas...
Yes, my debut show Karol
Bagh 12/24 dealt with the
issue of generation gap in
which I played one of the four
siblings. The Delhi-based
show was widely appreciated.
My second show Apno Ke Liye
Geeta Ka Dharmayudh was
about my character standing
for truth and fighting against
domestic violence,
but it didn't do well.
It was Phulwa that
proved to be be the
turning point of my
career. A gun-toting dacoit,
(based on Phoolan Devi) it
was a role of a lifetime as I
got to do what a male hero
would — plenty of action,
drama and romance. (Smiles)
Such a role on television is
rare. And now as Bulbul in
Kya Hua Tera Vaada, I am
playing an independent girl
who believes in family values. I relate to the character
in many ways.
What is so special about
Bulbul?
Like I said, I identify with her.
The only difference is, unlike
Bulbul I view relationships and
love differently. I love my father
whereas Bulbul hates her father. The circumstances she
has been brought up in are responsible for her behavior and
actions. The character is very
strong.
You also did Comedy Circus.
How was the experience?
It was fantastic. But I have realised that stand-up comedy is
far more difficult than acting in
a soap. However, the reason I
opted out of the show is, it was
not possible for me to do three
shows simultaneously.
What did you like about Ravi
(Dubey) when you met him?
Ravi's (Tej of Saas Bina
Sasural) compassion and consideration for everyone around
him attracted me. We
were co-stars in Karol
Bagh, so I got to know
him on the sets, became friends and slowly
it struck me that I like him. Now
after doing Naach Baliye together we understand each
other's anger levels too! Ravi is
my emotional support. Since I
work in a daily soap too, he accommodates and plans everything in advance so that my
time is not wasted and I can
concentrate on practice and
performance. He is the best
boyfriend one can ever get.
Any plans of tying the knot
soon?
We want to get married, for
sure. But I can't think of marriage at the moment. Our parents will decide when we will be
getting married. It may be this
year or next year. I believe in
the institution of marriage. It is
for keeps.
chaya.unnikrishnan@dnaindia.ne
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