Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actress, Shweta Gulati at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 in Mumbai
Shweta Gulati
TV actress
"I did voice training for "Teeya's" character at the workshop held before shooting for the serial. It helped me modulate my voice to perform as a teenager."
Naturalguy > How long have you been in the show biz?
Shewta Gulati > About two years.
Remix > It is just fabulous to see the way you act. I mean, you seem to be a better actor than Big B. No, do not take it as false. Anyone who sees your acting is spellbound i.e. the way you talk, the way you change your emotions, all that. Have you gone to any acting school?
Shewta Gulati > I don't agree to that I am better than Big B, but I am really thankful to you for having said that. No, I haven't been to any acting school. I guess, this actress was there in me since I was born.
Remix > You have worked in a call centre and this gives an advantage, as you have a good command on your language i.e. the way you pronounce words and the way you talk in speed and your comments like "2 penny gawar" to Ranveer and "tacky camel"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shewta Gulati > Actually, I worked in the call centre for just four months. It wasn't of any great help. I have always had a good command over Hindi and English.
Pokemon > Hye Shewta. Are you a divorcee and daughter of Farida Jallal? What is your email id? Tell PUHLEASE?
Shewta Gulati > No, I am not. Both these statements are wrong. Email Id is shweta29may@yahoo.com
Archie > Hi "Teeya", how are you? When is your birthday and besides acting what are your qualifications?
Shewta Gulati > I am a graduate in commerce and my birthday is 29th of May.
Gauarv > You are the cutest gal I have ever seen. Wish to God that I get a gal like you!
Shewta Gulati > Thank you so much Gaurav. I will definitely pray that you get a girl like "Teeya (the character I play in Remix )."
Saritha > Shweta, are you dating Karan? You guys seem very closely bonded.
Shewta Gulati > No, I am not dating actor Karan (Ranvir in the serial). He is a very good friend and it took us a lot to work on our on screen chemistry.
Tarun > How does it feel to be a part of the 'top 10 sexiest soap stars' (published on Indiatimes).
Shewta Gulati > I wasn't aware of this. But since I've got to know this, it's a good feeling.
Pokemon > Why have you rejected Ekta Kapoor serials if you have done a Saas-Bahu serial like Shaguun ?
Shewta Gulati > The role that Balaji (productions) offered, didn't appeal to me. "Teeya" was something that I was looking forward to do. So, I accepted it.
Tia > Tell us in brief about how you arrived from a call centre to this glam world?
Shewta Gulati > Had gone for an audition with a cousin who was auditioning for a commercial and I was asked to audition too. And then, I was selected and after that there has been no looking back.
Ginger_08 > Are you going around with anyone else then?
Shewta Gulati > I am dating someone.
Itsme > Hi Shweta! I am asking one personal question. When are you going to get married?
Shewta Gulati > I don't know my self. Whenever I decide, I will definitely let you know.
Jkdf > What do you like to do in your free time? Do you party a lot? Name your favourite hang outs in Mumbai?
Shewta Gulati > I do party quite a bit. I party at Polyester (Mumbai), Squeeze(Mumbai) etc. I like eating at Mainland China (Mumbai) but if I am not partying, I'd rather hang out at home. I sleep and sleep, watch movies.
Hina > Why did you leave Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar ? And, why don't we see you doing lead roles in serials?
Shewta Gulati > I was the lead in Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar . I played "Tara" in it.The serial is no more on air. So I didn't leave the serial. And in Remix, I am one of the leads.
Please > You look like a 17 year school student. How do you manage it?
Shewta Gulati > To be honest, it's effortless. I guess it's because of my petite frame that I end up looking the age my character demands on screen.
Cleoshere > Are you dating some one from the glam world?
Shewta Gulati > No, not the glam world.
Ginger_08 > How come Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar ended?
Shewta Gulati > The story got over.
Tina > What is your dream role?
Shewta Gulati > There is no particular role. But would love to do a comedy. I think it is easy to make people cry but difficult to make people laugh. So I would like to try my hands at a comedy.
Sarmishtha > So tell me something about your role in Detective Nani ! How did you bag the role? Is it a movie?
Shewta Gulati > Yes, it is a movie. My director (Romila Mukherjee) saw me in Shagun and thought the role was tailor-made for me. I am playing the teenage lead in the film. I am playing Nani's closest pal in the film.
Ginger_08 > Shweta, how long is Remix gonna continue?
Shewta Gulati > If you guys keep watching it the way you do, it will go on and on and on.
Prettypink > Hey Shweta, do you really talk like "Teeya" in real life too?
Shewta Gulati > Yes, I do. In fact, I love "Teeya." When I see her onscreen, she actually brings a smile to my face. Her innocence is what I like the most about her.
Watdahell > What's your scene after Remix ends? Do you have anything lined up?
Shewta Gulati > As I said earlier, Remix will go on and on. As of now, I am just living "Teeya's" life and am enjoying it. Haven't given a thought to the future.
Sarmishtha > I have read that you had voice training for "Teeya's" character! Is it true? You have really done great, performing this role of 17-18 year old girl!
Shewta Gulati > Thank you so much for the appreciation. Yes, we had a workshop before shooting, which really helped me a lot to modulate my voice the way I do.
Tania > Are films your final destination or will you still consider serials?
Shewta Gulati > I haven't given a serious thought to films yet. This film, Detective Nani just happened to me by chance. I can see myself doing TV for a long, long time.
Riya > How's off screen relationship with "Anvesha" (Priya Wal)?
Shewta Gulati > Great. She's fun to be with. Quite like "Anvesha." I mean, a brat in real life. She's fun-loving and it's cool to spend time with her, off screen as well.
Sign Off Message > To all the surfers - do keep watching Remix . It's your love and affection that keeps us going. Love, Shweta.
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