tia'z chat transcript

indya: Hey people, welcome to the chat with Shweta Gulati a.k.a Tia Ahuja. You can start posting your questions now.
indya: Shweta will join us in a few moments. Keep those questions flowing!
indya: Welcome to the indya.com chat with Shweta!
indya: Are you ready to take questions now?
guest28: Hi Tia, I am Leena, what made you do Remix
Shweta: It's the production, the house, it was the character which was interesting!
Shweta: It is a young show.
dreamz_pleasure: How is it like being Shweta Gulati in the real life?
Shweta: Every actor needs to be self-obsessed, she is very strong, she is sensitive, and an independent and people love her.
guest59: Who do you like the most in the Remix gang?
Shweta: Archana and Pri
Shweta: I like her the most she is close to Tia, and Archana is very close to her character.
guest59: How was your first day on the Remix sets?
Shweta: We started off with a workshop. My first intro was with Yuvi and Karan. Karan was like a lost child
guest59: How is it like to play Tia? Is she close to your heart?
Shweta: As much as I love Shweta, I love Tia - she is a character close to my heart.
guest34: I have heard your doing a film Detective Nani would you like to shed some light on it?
Shweta: It's a suspense thriller - should be out in April - It's my debut film.
guest42: What was your school-life like?
Shweta: I was good at studies, I was a topper for long, then I never bothered to study. I was a favourite at school.
guest60: Do you get along with your co-stars Ashi, Ranveer and Yuvi.
Shweta: Oh yes! Thoroughly, Ranveer is a sweet heart - he is highly pampered. Yuvi is the matured one. Ashi is a pranskter.
guest86: A personal question - How far is it true that you are 30 and divorced?
Shweta: I am single… Please introduce me to some good guys. I am not 30.
harsh_rash: How easy or difficult has it been for you to develop your chemistry with Karan Wahi?
Shweta: Very difficult, Karan is a first timer, he used to tremble before. He is much better now.
guest59: When is the first time you were in love?
Shweta: I think I was 18 when I fell in love for the first time. I fell in love with my class mate.
neha-bagchi: How was your trip to Vaishno Devi?
Shweta: Oh brilliant, I am so proud of myself that I walked to the place.
guest87: What tips/suggestions will you give to people who do not belong to the glamour world but want to become an actress like you?
Shweta: You need to complete your studies and then come to this world. Be well informed, well aware, this looks very glamorous but it's not that way behind the scenes.
guest59: What is the best part of being a woman?
Shweta: The best of being a woman is motherhood.
guest98: Hi Shweta, how do you maintain yourself so well?
Shweta: It's God gifted! I don't diet or work out.
angelicca: Whom do you like more Ranveer or Yuvi?
Shweta: I like both of them, I like Ashi too.
guest42: Which is your favourite programme on television, apart from Remix?
Shweta: Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, India Calling
guest59: If Ekta Kapoor made you an offer, you would...
Shweta: I might refuse, if the character is not better than Tia, if it is better than Tia's, I would take it.
guest79: From which photographer did you get your portfolio done?
Shweta: Never got my portfolio, I did not know about it, I called a regular photo guy home and got it done.
remix_rox: How does it feel when people identify you as Tia when you go out?
Shweta: It feels good!
guest59: Did you always play with Barbie dolls, till what age did you play with them?
Shweta: Till the age of four.
ajay_ijn: Was there any moment when you lost all the hope to achieve your ambition, I mean the most challenging moment of your life?
Shweta: I have not faced it yet, God has been kind to me.
ajay_ijn: It's always happy to know that Remix came from the mega hit serial Rebelde which is rocking all over the world, heard that Rebelde gave a rocking concert in Mexico, but when will be seeing all you four in an ultimate concert like that?
Shweta: We are planning that soon
dreamz_pleasure: Do you live with your parents in Mumbai?
Shweta: No, I live separate, I live in Andheri.
guest63: As you are doing Remix, a school going girl, has it ever reminded you of your school days?
Shweta: Oh yes! Each day I remember my school.
ashesha_1408: Which genre of music do you like?
Shweta: Hmm... I like a lot of hip hop, I like rock once in a while, Bollywood rocks!
tuky_queen: What do you think… Who's is the more better actor.... Ashi, Yuvi, Ranveer?
Shweta: Ranveer is better than the other two.
guest124: Do you sing in real life?
Shweta: People say that I sing decently.
neha-bagchi: Delhi is better than Mumbai. My comment what's yours?
Shweta: Mumbai rocks!
harsh_rash: Do you read books? If so which is your favourite?
Shweta: I don't read books at all!
guest42: What are the qualities that you look for in a man?
Shweta: Brains!
suravali84: Did Soniya Kapoor leave the show? Will she come back?
Shweta: I don't know. It's the producer's call
harsh_rash: Do you now speak like Tia, in third person? Like Tia does this, Tia does that?
Shweta: I can't talk like that at all!
chhavi_luvs_Tia: What is your biggest weakness?
Shweta: My doggie!
guest31: What is your moto in life?
Shweta: Be a good human being.
ajay_ijn: What is your favourite pass time?
Shweta: Ajay, my favourite past time is to play with my dog.
guest60: Hey shweta, are you guys planning to come out with a second album.
Shweta: Not as of now
ajay_ijn: Superb acting, Shweta, Tia-Ranvir pair impressed me so much that I realized that I had feelings for a girl, your e-mail ID please, but Shweta you must reply to the fan mails. Only Raj (Yuvraj) replies to most of the mails.
Shweta: It's shwetagulati001@yahoo.com
I will try and reply back!!
kool_kari: What's your star sign?
Shweta: Gemini
guest59: Which is the next project in your kitty?
Shweta: It's my film, I don't want to do anything else right now.
guest85: Which song do you like in Remix, the most?
Shweta: Mine and Ranveer's love track - Dil ki yeh dadkhan...
guest59: The most embarrassing moment in your life so far?
Shweta: There were some funny moments. I was dropped by Raj in Remix, for instance.
guest42: Which is your favourite movie?
Shweta: Nottinghill, Pretty Woman - I am in love with Richard Gere.
guest59: What's the most exciting thing you have done, Shweta?
Shweta: I am not a very adventurous person, I am very passionate about my work - to act.
ananay1111: Hey, what are you thinking about marriage?
Shweta: Not as of now! I need to do a lot of acting before marriage.
guest111: What would be your dream date like, and are you seeing someone?
Shweta: No, I am not seeing anyone. He has to take me in a chopper to Goa.
chhavi_luvs_Tia: What do you fear the most?
Shweta: Nothing! I fear God.
dreamz_pleasure: Is it true that you used to date Siddharth a.k.a. Arjun some time back?
Shweta: Not really! Siddarth is a very good friend of mine.
guest86: Why did you leave Parde ke Peeche on STAR Plus?
Shweta: I left Parde ke Peeche in STAR Plus because I was bound by Remix's contract.
happymaid: Shweta, I know it's odd but are you going to get married to Ranveer in Remix.
Shweta: No! I would never do it, it would turn into a saas-bahu thing!!
guest166: Which character would you like to play in Remix except Tia?
Shweta: I think Anvesha.
asiaticgirly: Hi Tia, this is me Malvika, a great fan of you. Anyways tell me which is the best place in Mumbai, where you go to freak out?
Shweta: Malvika, the best place to freak out is Kamalistan studios. I like Enigma
harsh_rash: Will you please request Star One to bring back the Remix repeats? I'm missing Remix because of no repeats as I can't see Remix at 8 PM.
Shweta: Harsh, it's only for the time being. For now, please watch it at 8 PM, if you love us.
ashesha_1408: Who is your favourite actor and actress?
Shweta: Madhuri Dixit and Mr Bachchan
guest166: Who is your recent celebrity crush?
Shweta: Abhishek Bachchan, it's too clich… I really find him attractive.
remix_rox: Has becoming an actress been your ambition from the first stage?
Shweta: I never thought of being an actress, it just happened
ashesha_1408: What is the meaning of your name?
Shweta: Tia, is derived from the word Tiara, a princess.
guest63: There is a song Boom Boom in your album but it's not shown yet in the series. Have you all shot for this song.
Shweta: We have not shot the song yet. There are two songs, that is not featured in the show yet it will happen soon.
harsh_rash: Why haven't they ever shown Tia and Yuvi friendship scenes, as they always show Ashi-Ranveer?
Shweta: The script is like that, we just follow the script.
guest247: Hey shweta, how much do you like STAR One vs STAR Plus?
Shweta: STAR One rocks! Apni tuning jamegi, every show on STAR Plus is the same Saas-bahu drama.
bigevil: Don't you think Remix should be of an hour again.
Shweta: For all the fans, yes! But for us, it's better that we get time if it's half an hour.
guest250: Do you like to have a real life lover like Ranveer?
Shweta: I don't know. Ranveer is too perfect.
guest194: Do you like cricket, who is your favourite cricketer?
Shweta: I think it's Irfan Pataan and Rahul Dravid.
guest166: Which film would you like to be a part of in the past?
Shweta: Black! Only if they give Rani's role.
guest194: You prefer love marriage or arranged?
Shweta: Love marriage!
guest64: What profession do you think Tia would have chosen after graduating?
Shweta: Oh God! I think she would be a designer, something that it involves beauty.
guest34: When you were selected for the show how did you feel?
Shweta: Great! I did not know it would be this way. I just took it up like any other show.
guest86: What was your first show on TV?
Shweta: It's was Shagun!
dpt_bmw: Hi Tia, you are so beautiful. Which cosmetics brand do you use? Give some beauty tips?
Shweta: I am not very brand conscious, I use Laureal, Shenaz Hussain.
guest59: The most unforgettable fan?
Shweta: There was this girl who had come on the set… She was crying looking at me and said I can't believe that I was in front of her. Althrough she was crying, she was very touched.
rohanrane: What is this chemistry between Raghu and you? Why has Remix got this character?
Shweta: We follow scripts, there was this character in the script, so we got him.
guest87: Is there a chance for a person in the glamour world who is not tall, beautiful or fair but has confidence, good acting skill, passion for dancing and acting?
Shweta: Yes, why not!
Shweta: Looks are not everything!
guest168: If you were given a choice to change one thing about Tia, what would it be.
Shweta: Nothing!
guest168: Do you and Priya argue a lot, of screen. Just like Ashi and Tia.
Shweta: Not at all! We never had a single argument.
remix_rox: Which Hollywood or Bollywood actor do you think you would like to go on a date with?
Shweta: Richard Gere and Abhishek Bachchan.
ashesha_1408: Which role do you think you should have done but you were not offered?
Shweta: Black, Rani's role
guest42: Were you part of any band while in college?
Shweta: Not at all.
guest98: Do you believe in love and how would you define love?
Shweta: I do believe in love, for me love is a feeling that makes you feel complete.
guest64: Which did you like shooting, for more...the fashion show or the birthday party?
Shweta: Fashion show was short and sweet and the Birthday part was very nice as it was fun.
darshan_anvi: Can I know your birthday date?
Shweta: 29 May!
guest79: Did you ever find a problem in learning the dialogues? How much time do you devote towards learning your lines?
Shweta: I never found it difficult! I go on the sets and I rehearse.

indya: Time for the last couple of questions only, People.
guest111: The most funniest incident on sets so far?
Shweta: There was a fight between me Meher and Anvesha, and she was pouring water on us.
ashesha_1408: Do you believe in ghosts and magic?
Shweta: I don't believe in ghosts but black magic, I do believe!
guest141: Shweta, what do you think should be there in you to become a nice human being?
Shweta: Lot of innocence, truthful, sensitive, emotional.
guest168: If not an actress, what would you have been?
Shweta: I think I would have been married by now.

indya: We will close the chat now, Shweta. Do you have any message for your fans?
Shweta: Guys, thank you for all your love and affection. Please continue to love us and watch us.