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TALKING POINT with Mona Singh
Sulakshana Gupta
Mumbai, August 28: er three character changes, what's your real
identity?
I've been Jassi, Jessica and now Neha Shastri. Even on the sets,
people were confused about what to call me. Fans come up and ask,
hum aapko kya bulaaye. Finally, I've told them to simply call me
Mona.
Are you worried about Jassi's falling ratings?
No, my job as an actor is to portray the character. Fluctuations in
ratings make no difference at all.
Have you ever questioned the incongruencies in the script?
I did have problems with it, especially the wedding sequence. Why
would Armaan doubt Jassi and marry Mallika? Why is my name changing?
I come from a middle class family and I kept thinking that something
like this would never happen in real life. However, the channel
explained that such liberties have to be taken to hold viewer
interest.
Do you like playing Neha Shastri?
Jassi's realised that being beautiful and taking revenge as Jessica
is not satisfying. Neha Shastri is a widowed teacher at the school
Purab helped set up. The cast and location have changed and they
seem exciting. But I do miss fighting with Nandu and Maddy. That was
the best part about the show.
So you enjoy playing a school teacher?
It's something I never thought I'd do. In school, I was a complete
brat and all my teachers would say, 'Either you leave or we do'.
Life's come full circle.
Will there be a new man in Jassi's life?
There may be new characters who'll help her along the way, but never
another love interest. She's too scarred by the Armaan episode and
devastated by Purab's death. It's time she proceeded alone.
What about your love life?
Believe me, even if I had a boyfriend he wouldn't be able to keep up
with my hectic schedule.
Is it difficult now to speak as Mona the actor?
No, in fact it's liberating. Earlier I would be perpetually confused
about whether I was Jassi or myself. Finally, I'm an actor talking
about her character.
When is the story going to end?
Jassi is not a serial that can continue for a thousand episodes. Nor
do I see myself playing the character for much longer as my contract
expires early next year. The show began with Armaan and Jassi, and
must conclude with a confrontation between the two.
The rumour mills are saying that you're worried about your weight?
I have put on a few pounds. During the wedding scenes, I was looking
reallychubby. So I've started gymming again and cut down on fatty
foods.
Tell us about your film.
It's completely different from my Jassi image and is tentatively
titled Main to Chala. I'm also dying to do a play.
Few people know that you're a really good singer.
Everyone's been urging me to try out for one of these talent shows.
I love music and if I wasn't on Jassi...,
I would definitely have been a part of Indian Idol or Fame Gurukul.
Sulakshana Gupta
Mumbai, August 28: er three character changes, what's your real
identity?
I've been Jassi, Jessica and now Neha Shastri. Even on the sets,
people were confused about what to call me. Fans come up and ask,
hum aapko kya bulaaye. Finally, I've told them to simply call me
Mona.
Are you worried about Jassi's falling ratings?
No, my job as an actor is to portray the character. Fluctuations in
ratings make no difference at all.
BrideGroom
18-2526-3031-3536-4546-5099-50
Have you ever questioned the incongruencies in the script?
I did have problems with it, especially the wedding sequence. Why
would Armaan doubt Jassi and marry Mallika? Why is my name changing?
I come from a middle class family and I kept thinking that something
like this would never happen in real life. However, the channel
explained that such liberties have to be taken to hold viewer
interest.
Do you like playing Neha Shastri?
Jassi's realised that being beautiful and taking revenge as Jessica
is not satisfying. Neha Shastri is a widowed teacher at the school
Purab helped set up. The cast and location have changed and they
seem exciting. But I do miss fighting with Nandu and Maddy. That was
the best part about the show.
So you enjoy playing a school teacher?
It's something I never thought I'd do. In school, I was a complete
brat and all my teachers would say, 'Either you leave or we do'.
Life's come full circle.
Will there be a new man in Jassi's life?
There may be new characters who'll help her along the way, but never
another love interest. She's too scarred by the Armaan episode and
devastated by Purab's death. It's time she proceeded alone.
What about your love life?
Believe me, even if I had a boyfriend he wouldn't be able to keep up
with my hectic schedule.
Is it difficult now to speak as Mona the actor?
No, in fact it's liberating. Earlier I would be perpetually confused
about whether I was Jassi or myself. Finally, I'm an actor talking
about her character.
When is the story going to end?
Jassi is not a serial that can continue for a thousand episodes. Nor
do I see myself playing the character for much longer as my contract
expires early next year. The show began with Armaan and Jassi, and
must conclude with a confrontation between the two.
The rumour mills are saying that you're worried about your weight?
I have put on a few pounds. During the wedding scenes, I was looking
reallychubby. So I've started gymming again and cut down on fatty
foods.
Tell us about your film.
It's completely different from my Jassi image and is tentatively
titled Main to Chala. I'm also dying to do a play.
Few people know that you're a really good singer.
Everyone's been urging me to try out for one of these talent shows.
I love music and if I wasn't on Jassi...,
I would definitely have been a part of Indian Idol or Fame Gurukul
Sulakshana Gupta
Mumbai, August 28: er three character changes, what's your real
identity?
I've been Jassi, Jessica and now Neha Shastri. Even on the sets,
people were confused about what to call me. Fans come up and ask,
hum aapko kya bulaaye. Finally, I've told them to simply call me
Mona.
Are you worried about Jassi's falling ratings?
No, my job as an actor is to portray the character. Fluctuations in
ratings make no difference at all.
Have you ever questioned the incongruencies in the script?
I did have problems with it, especially the wedding sequence. Why
would Armaan doubt Jassi and marry Mallika? Why is my name changing?
I come from a middle class family and I kept thinking that something
like this would never happen in real life. However, the channel
explained that such liberties have to be taken to hold viewer
interest.
Do you like playing Neha Shastri?
Jassi's realised that being beautiful and taking revenge as Jessica
is not satisfying. Neha Shastri is a widowed teacher at the school
Purab helped set up. The cast and location have changed and they
seem exciting. But I do miss fighting with Nandu and Maddy. That was
the best part about the show.
So you enjoy playing a school teacher?
It's something I never thought I'd do. In school, I was a complete
brat and all my teachers would say, 'Either you leave or we do'.
Life's come full circle.
Will there be a new man in Jassi's life?
There may be new characters who'll help her along the way, but never
another love interest. She's too scarred by the Armaan episode and
devastated by Purab's death. It's time she proceeded alone.
What about your love life?
Believe me, even if I had a boyfriend he wouldn't be able to keep up
with my hectic schedule.
Is it difficult now to speak as Mona the actor?
No, in fact it's liberating. Earlier I would be perpetually confused
about whether I was Jassi or myself. Finally, I'm an actor talking
about her character.
When is the story going to end?
Jassi is not a serial that can continue for a thousand episodes. Nor
do I see myself playing the character for much longer as my contract
expires early next year. The show began with Armaan and Jassi, and
must conclude with a confrontation between the two.
The rumour mills are saying that you're worried about your weight?
I have put on a few pounds. During the wedding scenes, I was looking
reallychubby. So I've started gymming again and cut down on fatty
foods.
Tell us about your film.
It's completely different from my Jassi image and is tentatively
titled Main to Chala. I'm also dying to do a play.
Few people know that you're a really good singer.
Everyone's been urging me to try out for one of these talent shows.
I love music and if I wasn't on Jassi...,
I would definitely have been a part of Indian Idol or Fame Gurukul.
Sulakshana Gupta
Mumbai, August 28: er three character changes, what's your real
identity?
I've been Jassi, Jessica and now Neha Shastri. Even on the sets,
people were confused about what to call me. Fans come up and ask,
hum aapko kya bulaaye. Finally, I've told them to simply call me
Mona.
Are you worried about Jassi's falling ratings?
No, my job as an actor is to portray the character. Fluctuations in
ratings make no difference at all.
BrideGroom
18-2526-3031-3536-4546-5099-50
Have you ever questioned the incongruencies in the script?
I did have problems with it, especially the wedding sequence. Why
would Armaan doubt Jassi and marry Mallika? Why is my name changing?
I come from a middle class family and I kept thinking that something
like this would never happen in real life. However, the channel
explained that such liberties have to be taken to hold viewer
interest.
Do you like playing Neha Shastri?
Jassi's realised that being beautiful and taking revenge as Jessica
is not satisfying. Neha Shastri is a widowed teacher at the school
Purab helped set up. The cast and location have changed and they
seem exciting. But I do miss fighting with Nandu and Maddy. That was
the best part about the show.
So you enjoy playing a school teacher?
It's something I never thought I'd do. In school, I was a complete
brat and all my teachers would say, 'Either you leave or we do'.
Life's come full circle.
Will there be a new man in Jassi's life?
There may be new characters who'll help her along the way, but never
another love interest. She's too scarred by the Armaan episode and
devastated by Purab's death. It's time she proceeded alone.
What about your love life?
Believe me, even if I had a boyfriend he wouldn't be able to keep up
with my hectic schedule.
Is it difficult now to speak as Mona the actor?
No, in fact it's liberating. Earlier I would be perpetually confused
about whether I was Jassi or myself. Finally, I'm an actor talking
about her character.
When is the story going to end?
Jassi is not a serial that can continue for a thousand episodes. Nor
do I see myself playing the character for much longer as my contract
expires early next year. The show began with Armaan and Jassi, and
must conclude with a confrontation between the two.
The rumour mills are saying that you're worried about your weight?
I have put on a few pounds. During the wedding scenes, I was looking
reallychubby. So I've started gymming again and cut down on fatty
foods.
Tell us about your film.
It's completely different from my Jassi image and is tentatively
titled Main to Chala. I'm also dying to do a play.
Few people know that you're a really good singer.
Everyone's been urging me to try out for one of these talent shows.
I love music and if I wasn't on Jassi...,
I would definitely have been a part of Indian Idol or Fame Gurukul
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