Transcript of CHAT with Reena Kapoor

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actress, Reena Kapoor at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in Mumbai

Reena Kapoor
TV actress


"I feel very proud when people come and tell me that the younger generation can learn a lot from our serial"

Yusuf > You got married recently. How do you manage to run both your personal and professional life? Doesn't your husband resent that you have to be away from home in Delhi and stay put in Bombay?
Reena Kapoor > Firstly how I manage is I shoot for days in Mumbai and when I go to Delhi he comes down if he has leave. Fortunately I am very thankful to my in-laws and husband for being very cooperative and supportive.

Karishma > Hi ,why did you leave the character of Kaya in Dekho Magar Pyar Se?
Reena Kapoor > The character really never took off. It started off very well but later when the track got shifted I was not happy so I opted out.

Rahul_delhi_se > Hi Reena, How are you? You are the "Rani" in Rajashree Productions newest serial on TV, Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki. So, is it the return of the simple, cute girlies on the telly- the typical Rajashree women?
Reena Kapoor > Hi. I am doing well. Yes.

Uma > Do distances between newly wed husband and wife cause problems... like it happened in Karishma's case?
Reena Kapoor > I don't think it will happen in my case because it is not the distance of city which creates problems it's the distance of heart .

Karishma > Are you anything like your character in Woh Rahene Waali Mahelo Ki in real life?
Reena Kapoor > I wouldn't say I am 100% percent like my character but to a great extent I am.

Rahul_delhi_se > Define yourself in just 5 words?
Reena Kapoor > God fearing, patient, caring, simple, friendly.

Rahul_delhi_se > You have worked in serials like, Kise Apna Kahen Hum Yahan , Dishayien, Laveena, Dekho Magar Pyar Se and who rehnee wali mehlon ki? Which one is your favourite?
Reena Kapoor > Woh rehnee wali mehlon ki because I started off with the character from the beginning of the serial.

Gaurav > Hey Rani... Do you think your simple, cute girl portrayal will be able to win the audience over to your side... since they are hooked on to either saas-bahu serials or crime thrillers?
Reena Kapoor > I think audience is already getting hooked on to it .

Karishma > Any advice you would like to give to new comers who are planning to get into television? May I please have your e-mail address?
Reena Kapoor > My advice is just be very sincere, don't give up hope and keep trying. I don't check my mails.

Ina > Why did you quit Kise Apna Kahen Hum Yahan suddenly?
Reena Kapoor > The serial is called kise apna kahen. I didn't quit it ...It got over.

Rahul_delhi_se > What is the most embarrassing moment of your life? And what is the greatest regret of your life?
Reena Kapoor > Most embarrassing moment -I was staying with my cousin sister in the colony .All the guys used to tease her by saying moti moti as she was a little healthy. SO one day we decided to talk to them about it. Most of the time my cousin was doing the talking and I was quietly standing there and the guy told my cousin why are you getting so hyper ..Look at your sister she is so sensible that she is standing quietly. I got so angry at that and I said just because I am quiet doesn't mean I am sensible..Then I got so embarrassed and we ran from there. No regrets.

Roopa > What sort of response have you received for your portrayal of Rani?
Reena Kapoor > A very good response and I feel very proud when the ladies come and tell me that the younger generation can learn a lot from our serial.

Chatlife > How is it working with such a big banner for your serial Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki?
Reena Kapoor > It is one of the best experience of my professional life.

Rahul_delhi_se > Dear Reena! You have played Ganga Maa in a serial Jai Ganga Maiyaa. How was the experience of working in a religious serial? How religious are you in real life? Can I say pailaagu to you because you have played a goddess in the serial?
Reena Kapoor > Tomorrow if I play a vamp I don't want you to come and slap me. As I said earlier I am very god fearing and that experience was different and I got to know a lot about our mythology. I am very religious in real life.

Karishma > How is it like working with Arjun Punj and some others talented actors in Woh Rahene Wali Mahelo Ki?
Reena Kapoor > Its a great experience .And they all are very professional .

Sunnydon > How do you feel when everybody recognises you as a celebrity?
Reena Kapoor > I feel very good but I keep reminding myself that I am Reena and not the character.

Karishma > What was your first step to join television? Are you a born actor or did you learn acting from acting school?
Reena Kapoor > I haven't learnt acting from any acting school but I have learnt from my experiences being in the field. My first step was I did this Telefilm called Laveena .

Rahul_delhi_se > What is the trait you hate the most about others?
Reena Kapoor > I hate people who are a put on .

Karishma > What do you do in your spare time?
Reena Kapoor > > I watch TV, go out for a movie or read books.

Rahul_delhi_se > What is your life mantra?
Reena Kapoor > Do your best ..rest leave it to god.

Akshay > I see lots of big hoardings in every nook and corner of the town of your serial in Sahara one TV, how does it feel to get so much publicity?
Reena Kapoor > It feels very good.

Rahul_delhi_se > What would you like to be born as in your next life?
Reena Kapoor > Whatever God decides for me.

Rahul_delhi_se > Is there anything you like to change about yourself?
Reena Kapoor > Nothing.

Karishma > If you were to choose between your family and your career what would you choose and why?
Reena Kapoor > I would try to balance both but if I cant I would choose my family because they will stand by me forever.

Priya > what are your future plans?
Reena Kapoor > I don't plan for the future I take every day as it comes.

Karishma > who is your favourite actor and actress on television?
Reena Kapoor > Actor- Kawaljeet singh and Actress- Neena Gupta.

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