chat transcript of soniya ray

Transcript of LIVE INDIATIMES CHAT with TV actress Soniya Kapoor at 12 noon on Monday, October 17, 2005 in Mumbai

Soniya Kapoor
T V actress

"It feels funny to play mom to people closer to my age. When they call me "mom" or "aunty", I start laughing"


Remixgang.net > I recently read an interview of yours where you confessed that your style icon is Sushmita Sen. I really appreciate your humbleness, and feel that you really remind me of Sush. Now comes my question - What's the real reason for Remix to being telecast for only 30 minutes. Is the shooting time too much? And what will be major changes (if any) in the Season 2? Thanks and I really appreciate your sense of humor. Love, Kukreja! lol...
Soniya Kapoor > I love you too. The reason for Remix being on air for half-an-hour is because of the shooting pressure. I don't see any major changes. Still, ' Ranvir' and 'Tiya' will continue to fight etc.

Mads_2cool > Hi Soniya! How are you? I just want to say that I really like you. You are very beautiful and your acting is superb! Do you relate to your character in Remix, as in, if you had a daughter like 'Anvesha', would you treat her the same way that you treat your onscreen daughter?
Soniya Kapoor > Thanks for the compliment. I think 'Soniya Ray' (my character in Remix ) is eighty percent like the real Soniya Kapoor. Yes, I would treat her the same way.

Nehabagchi > Hi Soniya, whom do you have maximum fights on the sets of Remix with? Who is your favourite co star on the sets of Remix ?
Soniya Kapoor > The maximum fights are with Priya Wal, who is playing Anvesha, as she bullies me a lot, and I think I love her. My favourite co-star is Vinay Jain (Sumit Ahuja).

Nehabagchi > You seem to be quite friendly. So, how is it working with the youngsters of Remix ? How was the Bombay times bash on the cruise? I saw you party with actress, Deepshikha. Who do you think is the best looking of all on the sets of Remix? And please don't say all. I wish I had a broad-minded mother like Soniya Ray.
Soniya Kapoor > Yes, I am very friendly and working with the youngsters is great fun. I really feel I am in college, when I am with them. The Bombay Times party was fabulous! Soniya Ray of course is the most good looking of all!

Rita > You are so young yourself, then why are you playing mom onscreen? How does it feel to play mom to youngsters who are only a few years younger to you?
Soniya Kapoor > That's a good question. Soniya Ray is not a typical mother. She is like her friend to her daughter; very successful in her career, fun loving and helpful. So, as an artiste, I have a lot of shades to play. It feels funny to play mom to people closer to my age. When they call me "mom" or "aunty", I burst out laughing.

Rehanulhafiz > Which serial is your first? You wanna do films too?
Soniya Kapoor > My first was Zanjeerein and my character's name in it was 'Ranjana' . Yes I would love to do films.

Mommie > Have you gone for the mom role because you want to stay in circulation? Is it so hard to get work in the TV industry these days?
Soniya Kapoor > I have been around for about 8-9 years. It is not that difficult to get roles. But since this is a very different character, and now it is very popular too, I do not regret it. I don't think it is hard to get work in the TV Industry.

Pooja > Hello Soniya. When are we going to see you in a new look - with a short hair cut, like Anvesha?
Soniya Kapoor > That's asking for too much. That's not my character. It's meant for 'Anvesha' because she is a psycho!

Meghie > In Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa , you played 'Avantika' who was a divorcee and married a younger man. Do you like essaying unusual characters on TV? Why?
Soniya Kapoor > like doing unusual characters because I have fans like you, who will appreciate it.

Clod > How did you get into this line?
Soniya Kapoor > I would say destiny. I started with modelling and then got an offer from a TV serial. I just took it.

Lali > Talking about fashion – what's your personal style? In real life, do you like to look glamorous or prefer the simple look?
Soniya Kapoor > My personal style is something which is very, very comfortable. I love wearing jeans, a top and a belt. Regarding my preferred look, it all depends. If it is a party, I would like to look glamorous. Otherwise, I would go with simplicity.

Riya > We have heard that you are going to undergo a makeover - hair cut short and all. Is it true? When is it happening?
Soniya Kapoor > It's just a rumour. I am not having any short haircut.

Ashita > Do you think you could handle a daughter like Anvesha in real life too and with the same ease?
Soniya Kapoor > I do have difficulties handling Anvesha. It's not as easy as it looks. But yes, in real life I think I can manage.

Moracha > Why is it that TV stars these days do not show eagerness to do films?
Soniya Kapoor > Probably because there is no time to struggle. Plus, there is a lot of work happening on TV.

Rakesh13_666 > Do you think it is easier to act as a vamp or as a good character?
Soniya Kapoor > As a good character because I cannot relate to negative characters.

Keki > What other serial are you doing currently?
Soniya Kapoor > Piya Ka Ghar - I am playing 'Shweta' in it.

Jamies > Are you doing any films? What sort of roles would you like to play on the big screen?
Soniya Kapoor > I am not doing any films at the moment. I would like to play the role that Meenakshi Sheeshadri played in Damini .

Ashita > When can we expect 'Sonia Ray' and 'Manmeet Raheja' to share some sweet romantic moments?
Soniya Kapoor > Well, the undercurrent of romance has already started, if you notice, on the screen.

Sign Off Message > Keep watching Remix. Love, Soniya