Saloni Sharma caught up with Tia, Ranvir, Anwesha and Yuvraj of hit serial Remix. Excerpts~
They are hip, they are cool, they are happening — they are Remix! The popular new serial on Star One has already garnered a huge fan following with its unique storyline and endearing characters.
How did you get this role ?
Shweta (Tia ): I was already doing another show called Lipstick by the same production house Rose, so I guess they always had me in mind. I had to audition anyway and the funny bit is that I actually auditioned for Anwesha' s role!
Karan (Ranvir): I was In Delhi busy in college with my BBA studies. However, I went in for the auditions that took place in Delhi and luckily I was selected!
How was life for you before Remix ?
Priya (Anwesha): Before, I was into sports and then I got into modelling. I have worked with quite a few fashion designers and that time I used to look completely different from my current red head image! I had curly shoulder length hair which was black!
Raj (Yuvraj ): I am a law graduate and after completing my education I got into showbiz. I had auditioned for the MTV VJ Hunt and have also done a couple of music videos like Kabhi aar kabhi paar.
Karan (Ranvir) : I was playing cricket and had hopes of becoming like Sachin Tendulkar someday. I was also into football and ironically enough I really hadn't done anything much in the glamour world before Remix happened .
Shweta (Tia ): I have been doing serials for sometime. I have acted in Lipstick and Pardey Ke Peechey. Before this, I was working with a company called Aptech as their marketing head.
What are the similarities and differences between you and the character you play?
Karan: There are a lot of common factors! I'm as naughty and mischievous as Ranvir. I'm quite an intense person and also get angry very fast like Ranvir!
Raj: Nothing much in common other than my love for music. I'm also a DJ besides being an actor. I'm definitely not as rude as Yuvi and not that scared of my father also!
Shweta : I guess playing the role of Tia day and night I have become beauty and fashion conscious like her! But yes, I'm not a tantrum queen like her nor am I so spoilt!
Priya: I can be a bit wacky like her at times. I'm not so over the top and rebellious like Anwesha. However, I' m as friendly as her.
Why do you think Remix has become so popular ?
Raj and Priya: Remix has worked because it is catchy, unique, with a fresh concept and people can relate to the characters and situation easily. It's new and so much fun!
Do you think Remix can overtake the Saas-Bahu serials?
Sweta: Like the Maurya High motto goes "We Can And We Will!"
Karan: I don't think you can compare Remix with the Saas-Bahu serials, after all we belong to completely different genres. They have been there for almost five years while we are just six months old. We both have our own audiences.
What is your message to readers of The Statesman Voices?
Raj: Be comfortable in your own skin and have faith in your abilities. Be a trendsetter and make your own rules.
Shweta: Whenever there's a problem, talk about it. Communication is the best possible way to bridge the gaps between people especially with your parents.
The writer is a Coordinator,
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