Page 3's Neha Sareen

"I can't go around blowing kisses at parties."

She has one of the the most happening tasks on her hand. On Zoom's Page 3 she talks about the celebs in filmdom and connects with the audience as naturally. Yet she maintains that she is not a page 3 personality. Not many know that she adopted a young girl's education responsibility because she liked the mischievous look in her eyes. Sapana Patil spoke to Neha Sareen about her life, career and likes.

How was your life before Page 3 happened?
I had been doing theatre since childhood. I studied theatre for three and a half years in the US. I have also been modeling for brands like LG, Samsung, Nirma and Clinic All Clear among others. I did music videos for DJ Aqueel's Kehdo Tumhe and Woh Pal Yaad Hai.

How did Page 3 happen?
After doing many modeling assignments I wanted to do something different and challenging. I didn't want to do just any work that came my way. I auditioned for Zoom. They liked me and soon, I started doing Page 3.

How did you prepare yourself for hosting this show?
Since I have traveled extensively on theatre assignments, I am well exposed to audiences. That's probably why I can gauge audience's response. I am natural on the shoot and that gives me comfort in performing.

Do you follow the script or add your creativity to it?
I do follow the script. But I add character to it. If I am not comfortable with some lines in particular, I adapt myself to it. Otherwise, I will not be able to engage the audience.

Are you critical of the celebs or are you nice to them?
(giggles) I am nice to the celebs I like!

Which celebs do you like?
I like Brad Pitt. Among Indian celebs I like Aamir Khan and Sushmita Sen.

So will you catch the first day first show of Mangal Pandey?
(laughs) I don't know if I will be able to catch the first day first show. But I will definitely watch the film.

Are you a party animal too?
No! (she screams). I am not a party animal at all. I can't go around blowing kisses at parties.

What is the one thing you liked about the film Page 3?
It made me open my eyes. Earlier I wasn't this alert. This film has made me realise that people shouldn't be taken at face value.

Are you doing videos or any other assignments on hand?
I just did a shoot for Mochi- designer foot wear and Cyberjammin night wear.

You have been an editor of a quarterly magazine dedicated to the Kargil cause. When and how did that happen?
My mother runs a theatre school called 'SPEED' (Speech, Personality, Evolution through Education in Drama) at Pali Hill, Mumbai. SPEED had organised a workshop called 'Expressions' which had children of all ages write on the Kargil war. I contributed to that magazine for some time.

Do you want to become a page 3 celeb?
To be featured on page 3 does indicate that one has achieved something in life. In that context yes I want to be featured on page 3.

What does charity mean to you?
I believe charity begins at home. Charity to me means saving a puppy from rains by laying it in a safer place.