Riva Bubber ( Damini of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' ) is an ardent dog lover. The actor owns two cocker spaniels named Benji and Bijou. Interestingly, Riva will now launch her hi-tech beauty parlour for dogs named 'Wizard of Paws' in Oshiwara early next week.
Insisting that it was a cherished dream, she says, "I have even completed a course in dog grooming from a London-based school."
She adds, "It's a one-stop-dog-shop where dogs can be blow-dried, hair-trimmed and perfumed. You can also pick up bows, jackets, fancy collars, designer leashes and special toys."
Would she be getting into her new-found venture full-time? "Not really, I will continue to act in a few serials but ensure that I devote enough time to this passion which is also a stress buster," says Riva.
She even plans to have match-making for dogs with a data bank of her client's pets.
"Besides being groomed, the female doggie also gets a bridegroom," chuckles the TV actor who feels that "it's the unconditional loyalty of dogs" that has got her into this bow-wow affair."