Welcome to FC NO 41 of Harshad Chopda.....
Congratulations Folks for not just another FC but yet another award in our kitty! In our boy's kitty!! ๐๐JODI AWARD ๐๐๐which is the most prestigious award in SPA. CHEERS and Congratulations to one and ALL!!! ๐๐
In short, the FC divided into two parts and is a major "FAN-INTERACTIVE" special. Part One is the Rendezvous and Part Two, the ODE...
On board are five fans:
Payal (-Payal-),
Yojana (angelic eyes),
Raksha (-athena-)
Daisy (delo)
And a special " non-fan Guest of Honor" Vandana(togepe30)
However, know before:
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They were not allowed to divulge neither their questions nor their answers before I chose to do so to not just on the forums but also with EACH OTHER.๐๐
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It was a completely confidential affair between me and each of them on a one-on-one basis till this FC went up.
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This is as much as a surprise for you guys as much as it is for them.
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So NO answers were leaked out before I put this FC up.
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No answers were discussed by them and we know each other so much to trust each other completely in this regard.
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There was a Rapid Fire Round for which the winners have been announced right in the end of this rendezvous along with the voter's choice and scores. Again, NONE of the answers were discussed, and nor were they aware of each other's choice. They filled in the questions and rapid fire round and sent them across to me. And that's about it. So if anyone has any issues, feel free to PM one of us.
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My(Sidrah's) comments as I deemed fit to put them in at various points are in blue (for this part only).
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Oh and it was a tough grind, I have also put their first reaction on receiving the questionnaire right in the end as well.
Ans:- As you all know how emotionally I was attached to the FC for almost 2 years at a stretch, the decision to leave it was killing. I never had thought that I would be making such a decision one day. But then this was on my mind for almost 4 months before I announced it'.It took me days to write all that I did in that FC. Life did come to a standstill after I quit. I was deliberately keeping myself away from my home. How could I be happy'I was emotionally disturbed for many days'But then I had other priorities and during that period I never got time to think about anything else' But after a month when I saw the FC and the messages there I got too overwhelmed'
But even now I do see the FC whenever I get time and do read some messages'I feel as if I never quit'.Its just that my involvement there has lessened'.But I will always be attached to the FC forever as this is the place which gave me such wonderful memories and friends who are always there for me'.In other words I never left..
Ans:- Prem's character has seriously been tampered with'They have just ruined the essence of the Prem we loved and adored for a year'The person we see now is so unlike him. I have not been able to be in regular touch with the show but whenever I watch the show, I am just unable to relate to it.
Hmm according to me Harshad is not the one who gives up that easily and quits unless things go beyond his control. He still is giving his 100% and will continue doing so till the show is on air. I would want the show to get over now and Harsh should now be looking for other projects'
Q, Today the situation in bollywood is a tad wit different from what it was in yester-years. One doesn't have to be backed up by a family lineage to make it big there. Rajeev and Prachi Desai are living examples. What are Harshad's prospects in Bollywood as far as you see it. Do you feel this is the right time to take that call or he should take it as it comes?I feel that he should work on the small screen for a couple of years, do better shows and then finally try his luck in Bollywood as that is no cake walk. It means more hard work and struggle, and Harshad being the fighter that he is, he will surely rise and shine.
Q, Harshad has time and again made his fans feel special. I believe its just his way of making us feel important albeit stemming out of the modesty/simplicity that runs in him. Your most memorable moment in this regard?
Q, October was hell for us. First coming to terms with Prem's death and then the media hype over all that was going on. Oh well, all's well that end's well though. Do you feel there always WAS and still is a silver lining to everything that happened back then.
Q, Harshad the person has various shades associated with him from that masti khor side of his to the rationale he makes with respect to not just his career but life and circumstances. What do you think makes him stand out as a person?
Q, Given an opportunity to choose between an ALI and an LRL and a Prem and a Kis Desh. What would be your choice and why?
Hmm that's a tough choice. Ali was and will always remain very close to my heart. Its that character which made me take notice of him. I have already spoken so much about the show and Ali. I don't think a show like LRL can come on screen again and again. It was a unique cult show which holds great memories for me. So my first preference would definitely be Ali. But Kis Desh got life only because of Prem. Harshad made Prem the way he is. I don't think we can ever see the scenes we saw in May-July last year in Kis Desh. But I would stick to Ali and LRL. But my only regret was the lack of footage he got in the show. Ali was terrific. The makers didn't tap his character well after a few months.
Q, What is that one area, where you think there is yet room for improvement if there is even any in the first place, as far as Harshad is concerned?
Q, From what I remember, Raasta ruko has been one of your most favourite Prem scenes, and you were quiet disappointed when they edited Raasta ruko scene no 3(there have been four btw). What was about this scene that you loved so much?
Oh yes'.those editors did edit one scene. But there were many. That scene is again so synonymous with Prem and Heer'.
Q, The admiration and respect Payal holds for you and vice versa is mutual, right? I am a witness to her claiming once that "Daisy is on another level, no one can surpass that" and coming from Payal, it can be anything but sugar coated. How do you perceive her, her commitment to the FC, to you, to Harshad.
Payal is someone who is a God send angel in my life . And I seriously mean it. I have never come across a person like her ever in my life. How can someone be so giving, so humble, so kind, helpful and such a wonderful human being all in one??? Payal is another level altogether. I fall in the level of morons and anyone can be there. But all cant be like Payal. I tell her so many times that she reminds me of Harshad. She gives me weird looks though, but I know that she draws inspiration from Harshad in so many things in her life (I insist that they should meet) . I don't think I can ever thank Payal for all that she has done for me. I still look forward to talk to her every single day and the day we don't meet we bombard each other with offliners. I thank God for sending her in my life and I will always cherish our friendship. Thank u soo much'
Aaah I don't think I am crazy. Though you always insist that I am a mad crazy girl. But you can expose any side of my side. I am sure people wont be surprised'Hahahaha'.
Q, Raksh was the most active member in the BRING PREM BACK ANDOLAN, back in October. I don't think anyone can ever surpass her faith in Prem and the way she has clinged on to every nuance of the character. Today, when the creatives have made Prem do non-Prem things, even her support system is dangling now and we know how possessive she is about the " THE"ness of Prem. Any consolations in this regard?
Raksha is another level when it comes to believing in Prem and always having faith in him. She was the only one who knew that Prem never died. Even when Gaurav came in she always knew that he is ''The Prem'' and ''Our Prem''' Such was her faith in him. Raksha has been watching and loving him with such dedication that its seriously not possible to even match with her.
Prem is no longer our Prem and the future also seems bleak as far as his character is concerned. So I think that instead of making our hearts cry after seeing the state of our most favourite character ever, we should just stop having any hopes from him. I know its so tough and even I will do anything just to watch a single scene of Prem, but now we can do nothing. Prem's character has been messed with and so are our hopes.
Q, And ofcourse, on your equation with her? Any dear memories that you hold with respect to her?
Raksha has always been this supporting and a mature friend that I have. She came on the FC and just gelled in with all of us instantly. I see a child like streak in her sometimes and just the other moment she is this extremely mature friend who will go to any lengths to protect you. There have been so many such instances in the past one year where Raksha has always been there to lend me her support, whenever I was low and confused. Her PM's always made me feel so light and I knew that I had a friend who would always be there. I can never forget one of those last PM's I got from her just before I made my last FC, where I had almost got a panic attack as I was unable to finish that on time. Raksha's PM at that point of time just eased me out of so many tensions that day. I miss her on chats these days due to my schedule but I always think of her and know that she is always there.
Q, The time you shared with Yoj 2 years back can never be taken away from you no matter what stride your life takes you or has taken you. Today, sitting at this point in your life, how do you look back at it.
Anything that you'd like to relay to her ?
Yoj is another small and a cute angel in my life. We met on the LRL forums and its almost been over 2 years since I know her'Yoj has been one of my best friends on IF and I just cant imagine her not being with me. She is this young, chirpy and an amazing human being, full of life and always been there for Harshad and always been there for me. No matter how many ups and downs we both have seen together, we still are the biggest confidants of each other. Yoj is so gentle and always smiling. She spreads cheer everywhere. She has this unbelievable streak of an ''never die'' attitude. The kind of hard work and dedication she puts in to anything she is passionate about is mind blowing. She was the one who laid the initial foundation of the FC and we all joined in with her. Even today when she has literally no time for herself, she is just a phone call away always there with the best of wishes and prayers. She might be young but extremely mature and can handle any kind of situation she is put into. I see her very successful one day and still there for me. Its strange to see the kind of equation we share. We have now started understanding each other and know that even if we might not be in touch for a month, the equation will never change. We will always continue to be there for each other and I always maintain that I was incomplete on the FC without her. Its Yoj who gave me the support and I don't think I ever made any FC without talking to her. The support she lend me and still lends is something I can never forget. Yoj you are a darling and just be the way you are. Love you'
Q, We are mutual morons, no? From those hateful cold vibes in May last year, we stand on a different threshold altogether today. Did you ever in your wildest of imaginations, think it would bring us where we are Today .back then..hahahah I dint!!...
Hahahahaha what was that?? Its unbelievable to see that times would change the way it did. We did share those cold vibes in May last year around SPA and I came to know that you felt ignored and left out. I don't think it was deliberate on anyone's part, but it might have happened as there were not many new members then. We were busy in our own world and during that time Yoj and I was going through something very annoying. So we never interacted much on the FC during that month (And tumhe bhi usi month aana tha wahan pe)
But I am glad that you came back. (it's courtesy Yoj, seriously every time.)But I never in my wildest thoughts ever think that you would now be one of my biggest confidant. It was someone else who brought us together around September ( Am sure you remember).And since then there has been no looking back. I can never ever forget the way you have been there with me and all the ups and downs of my life since September. Today I can rely on you and I know that there is someone out there always with her best wishes. It sometimes gets overwhelming to know that someone whom you never spoke to would turn out to be so special. Thank you so much for always being there'.
(Puts dil pey pathar before posting this Wahiyat answer'She challenged me she will protest and would post her self if I didn't or else I would have never put this)
(๐ก*chants out loud* Jhootey ka munn kaaalaa !*Tauba Tauba..itna Bada JHOOT Hai ye..for the uninitiated the so-called "huge rakhi" that Daiz is claiming here was actually RAKHI SAWANT!! These bekhandis were after my neck?! Can you believe it..koi nahi mila iseey and later everyone ganged up with her, mein hi mili, so I gave in and said yeah I am sending him a surprise special RAKHI! ๐คฃso that RAW jails her๐ (all in good fun though๐ )
''Yeh kis kambaqht ne likha hain''..Seriously Sidra ...My school and college exams were never so grilling. I can just come and beat you with with my bare hands. Hahahaha'.
(Ya right, people that was her first reaction when she first saw this questions ๐คฃ "''Yeh kis kambaqht ne likha hain'' and later "churaillllllll" ๐" when I spoke to her)
No I seriously LOVED every bit of it and just wanted to go on and on. You made me go down memory lane, made me again nostalgic, made me feel a part of the FC and made me feel so special. I am truly touched and overwhelmed. I never thought that it would be necessary to include my inputs too but I am on top of the world. You guys have always made me feel special and the kind of love that you all shower is so genuine and touching. Thank you so much for everything and being a part of my life and always being there to listen to my wacko and moron like talks'Hahahahaha'.
Lazy??What's that??*confused muh*...EDIT: Ohh did not read the whole list at first...Boyy...what a long list of questions...๐ฅฑ...๐
Q, The one thing that is bugging everyone today- The plight of Prem Juneja in the show; Any toddler will tell, the kind of stride the creatives have taken today with respect to the character was never Prem in the first place. Now what do you think should be the way out of it? Wiser for Harshad to quit or wait for the right moment ?
Lets face it...from an actor's POV....having to get to play a strong male character on Indian Television is a rarity which happens to very few blessed actors and without a ray of doubt Harshad is one amongst those elite club of the fortunate ones...Prem is, was and will always be THE BEST male character that the Indian TV has ever come up with....All because of the convincing manner in which Harshad portrayed the character...He practically made Prem a household name...Its been one year and even today I can still say Prem's character has remained strong to the core...He has his family as a baggage, but that's also his strong points...NOT giving up on people...I admit that small small glitches here and there did happen , but then its a daily soap and it tends to happen and especially because KDM has had its share of problems with the ever changing Creatives and not to forget the face off with the Star Plus...Despite all the ups and downs, I would still say Prem gave Harshad a scope to play different shades in the same show which the other actors can only dream of.....All said and done, one thing remains a fact and that is the job satisfaction...If there is none of it, its better to quit and move on...Because neither the actor, nor the viewers will be able to enjoy the character anymore, once the actor finds it as a drag...I still see a lot of scope for Prem...but if Harshad ever gets bogged down and wants to quit, he has our support!!!!
Q, From Mamta to LRL to Desh, how do you think Harshad has evolved as an actor?
Honestly...Prem is my first rendezvous with Harshad...After Prem happened, I got intrigued by Harshad, the actor and went and digged into the previous performances of his and I must say Harshad has always been a tremendous performer.....Just when we think he cannot get any better, he throws yet another acer of a performance at us...I know they say that its impossible to improve the perfection...but Harshad truly makes it happen with each performance of his!
Q, Today the situation in bollywood is a tad wit different from what it was in yester-years. One doesn't have to be backed up by a family lineage to make it big there. Rajeev and Prachi Desai are living examples. What are Harshad's prospects in Bollywood as far as you see it. Do you feel this is the right time to take that call or he should take it as it comes?
I am not talking as his fan or anything...but as an onlooker who has seen his every performance with a critical eye and fell in love with the actor in him...I say, Go Harshad!...And its one of my and every fan of his' desires to see Harshad on the big screen....And I know, with the kind of actor and person(of what I know) that he is...he is going places....There is no right or wrong time...He should just follow his heart...However he should remember that he is young now and has age on his side and if he starts now, he would be able to take a few chances here and there and not find himself racing with the time!
Q, Harshad has time and again made his fans feel special. I believe its just his way of making us feel important albeit stemming out of the modesty/simplicity that runs in him. Your most memorable moment in this regard?
Oh how can I forget all those sweet messages he gave to us through Daisy and a few of his other lovely fans....I can mention a couple of messages which have defined him to me...One is when he was trying to make a futile attempt on telling us how Harshad the person, is just nothing special...His innocence, honesty and humility have shined through each and every word...That was the first time I did not feel all that eerie about calling myself a fan...The second message that just made me completely admit for the first time, that yes I am indeed a fan of his...was when he sent a message through Daisy some time in the end of September when we were all unsure of the future of Prem and Harshad the actor...asking us to just compose ourselves and that that everything happens for a good reason....It spoke volumes about the care and concern he has for his fans and also it showed his fighting spirit and optimism...
Q, October was hell for us. First coming to terms with Prem's death and then the media hype over all that was going on. Oh well, all's well that end's well though. Do you feel there always WAS and still is a silver lining to everything that happened back then.
Absolutely.!!!!..I strongly believe that everything happens for a reason...The silver lining is, we got to see Harshad's ever growing fan base and their love and admiration and determination to do anything to help him and bring him back into action....For an actor...what else could be more important than having a powerful fan base!
Q, Harshad the person has various shades associated with him from that masti khor side of his to the rationale he makes with respect to not just his career but life and circumstances. What do you think makes him stand out as a person?
I am not sure if I qualify to answer this question but whatever I read or saw or heard of him has always made me admire and respect him more and more...His humble and down to earth attitude is what makes him stand out as a person amongst the crowd....
Q, Given an opportunity to choose between an ALI and an LRL and a Prem and a Kis Desh. What would be your choice and why?
Hahaha...I LOVE both of them..If I must choose one, then You know my answer....Its Prem..koi shaq??One because he is only the second(and hopefully the last...lol) male Hero on TV that I fell in love with (after Sujal, that is)...and two because Prem HAS a lot of Ali in him, but Ali lacks a lot of traits that I love in Prem...
Q, What is that one area, where you think there is yet room for improvement if there is even any in the first place, as far as Harshad is concerned?
I am sure he is his own best critic and if there were any improvements needed, I am confident that he WILL make sure he makes those corrections....He is a full package deal like Hrithik Roshan and he SHALL excel...be it the telewood or bollywood...๐
Q, You have been the official coiner of "THE" with Prem., where and why did this THE Prem come from and how did you conceive it.
Haha...that's because I have this habit of stressing the main point by either writing it all in capital letters or adding a 'The' to it...The first time I added THE to Prem was when he begins his detectivegiri to get to the bottom of Manmeet's matter....Ohhh that was all Vintage Prem!!!!!๐
Q, How do you feel about his THE ness today. Do you think, its coming back or if it's still intact atleast at the macro level.
Oh..Prem is Prem is Prem...PERIOD...After more than one year of the show, except for a few hick ups here and there...Prem predominantly remains THE Prem!!!!
Q, Daisy has always claimed that you bring that sensibility with the madness. A different kind of maturity that makes you stand out in the crowd albeit accompanied with your sense of humor. hmmm hmmmmm LOL
Awww...I know Daisy has always been kind with her words...I would like to ask her if she STILL thinks the same about me....ROFL....But Daisy...if not for you, I would've probably not even entered this FC...I still remember your humble PM in reply to mine and then me seeing one of your posts in the forum where you were talking about the FC....At that time, I have never entered the Fan club forum, not even to check RK's FCs...Truly my joining the FC has everything to do with you...Thank you so much for all those kind and nice things you always say for me...The way you used to conduct the FCs and the way you used to dilligently make it a point to be here, your love towards each and every person...all these made my stay in the FC permanent...You are one awersome person....Your dedication and loyalty towards Harshad is simply amazing.....I and Zu always consider you as the truest fan of Harshad..
Q,What makes you and Payal click. Somehow, it always happens and even as Payal claims it time and again, whenever she is low or bogged down, she tries and reason Prem with you and its not until she has done so, does she feel at peace.
Oh Prem and his The ness is what has really bonded us to begin with...Its another thing that now we share a friendship thats above and beyond Prem...but Prem is still the main topic in our convos...At the end of the day, we just have to catch up with eachother and discuss and analyze Prem...Then we both convince eachother that yeah, the THE ness is still intact...lol...P is one of the honest and genuine people I met in my life....She comes across as the most hardworking and true human being...I just hope I could be half as hardworking as her....
Q, Minus the times when you end up calling me a bachi(SERIOUSLY!!) in the process, dissecting Prem has always been fun with you especially during vacations. Ofcourse the feminist in me may be a little crushing at times, how many times have I made it literally nerve wrecking for you?
Oyeee you are at least 5 years younger to me and that surely makes you a bachi...but if you insist, then I will try to ignore that...๐ฅฑ...Oh debates or no debates, you are one of my favorite chat companions..PERIOD!!!
Frankly Sids....I don't give a damn...To me Prem means Harshad just like Sujal means Rajeev...PERIOD!How can Prem ever be revisited by anyone else??It was is and always will be Harshad's signature character....Harshad practically lived Prem;s character...How can anyone else take it away from him...no matter how much anyone else would ever try to emulate him, it will always remain secondary and a huuge thing to live up to...I would say, its unfair to the actor asking him to copy something that has already been so well established and become like the breathe and blood of another actor....The sad thing is, Ekta was tried to show the Original Prem as someone else so that her so called Prem-2 will get more viewers....The only problem with this ploy is, a lot of people are disillusioned with Ekta and her shows and have moved on to the greener pastures now...and are avoiding her new show like a plague.....None of us are willing to get over this Prem and move on to some other imitation Prem...sorry...NOT HAPPENING!!!.
Q, Any closing words? For Harshad, for Us, for the FC, or on the interview? Anything at all that you would like to say?
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