She's the perfect blend of innocence that's alluring and attractive and her presence has made TV viewing a lot easier on the eye.
She's Tina Datta, popularly known as Ichcha - her serial name. Isn't she worried about losing her identity to Ichcha? She says, "Worried? No! This character has given me all the name and fame I always wanted. And as far as retaining my identity is concerned, I think it's the roles I choose in future which will determine that. If I keep doing more of the same, obviously Ichcha will be remembered. But, if I choose roles that are varied I will be known for my versatility, which is what I am aiming at." All set to visit to the city today, Tina speaks to TOI about erratic TV schedules, film offers and how she handles controversies...
Roles galore
It was a negative character in a Bengali serial that started the barrage of offers for Tina. She says, "So you see I got the positive roles because I did one negative role pretty convincingly." Now is she also eyeing filmy roles? "Why not," she says, adding, "After all I had worked in Choker Bali and Parineeta! However, my first priority is my serial. The hectic schedule does tire me, because koi chhutti hi nahin milti! But, if I don't work at this age, when will I?" And how was it working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan? Tina gushes, "Her simplicity swept me off my feet! I clicked so many pictures with her and she never even once showed disinterest."
Festive fervour
With the actress having a packed schedule, ask her if she misses going to Kolkata, her home city, for the festivities and she says, "I do very much! It's Durga Puja time and during this time I would shop so much with my friends and family. Even today I call up my friends and ask them what clothes they've bought and from where! I miss Kolkata during the puja. Wahan ke celebrations ka rang hi alag hai!" And how is she gearing up for her Nagpur trip? "I am looking forward to being among the Nagpurians and I also plan to play dandiya as I am coming here to attend a garba night."
Growing uP
Showbiz and glamour are teachers of sorts and Tina gives an example of this when she speaks about controversies. The actress who was linked with her co-stars Nandish Sandhu and Rohit Khurana says, "Earlier this kind of gossip would bother me. But, then I learnt to sort out the matter on the sets itself as we are all friends; and it worked. So, now when rumour mills on my 'love life' begin, I actually relax!" As she laughs saying this, ask her if this peaceful reaction is because she is now attached and she says, "No way! I am very much single. Koi ladka mujhe propose hi nahin karta! Even my friend list on my social networking account are mostly girls!"
Ichcha versus Tina
While fans are used to seeing Tina in traditional Indian attire, Tina giggles and says, "I am like Ichcha in many respects, but when it comes to clothes, I am more comfy in my jeans and tees. Also, though I have simple needs in the serial, in reality I love to shop till I drop and basically splurge on clothes. I am also into social networking, chatting, texting etc."
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