Chat transcript:Pooja[Anushka of show]

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actress, Pooja Ghai Rawal at 12 noon on Friday, August 19, 2005 in Mumbai

Pooja Ghai Rawal
TV actress


"Karan Johar had offered a role in his film to my four-year-old son. But they had a long schedule in New York. Unfortunately, neither my husband nor I could accompany him"

Sandhya > You also did an episode for the serial Rihhaee . How does it feel acting in realistic shows?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > It was a very good experience.

Shahrukh > What is your role in Rabba Ishq Na Hove ?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > At the moment it's a very simple girl but there is a surprise coming up for my fans, in the serial; something that I have never done in the past.

Pappu > What is the name of your new play?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > It's called See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil . And it's a must-watch.

Junoon > How do you pack-in so much in your schedule - marriage, kid and career?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I think every woman has to go through this, and it's all the more fun when you have to handle family and work with full support from them (family). It's not difficult.

Shahrukh > What are you doing next? New plans?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I am going to do a new show called Shikhar, where I am hosting a show. It's a talk show where we call successful women to know their views.

Leka > Is your hubby also from the entertainment field? When did you get married?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > No, he is not from the entertainment field. He is from the e-commerce. I got married around seven years back.

Meera > People say that being married for an actress doesn't go down very well with the audience. What do you think and what has been your experience regarding this?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I would say this not true. Most of TV actors are married and probably have become more successful and popular, only after marriage.

Reshma > Hi Pooja. I like your looks. You are really cute. Are you planning to work in Hindi movies?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > Thank you so much. No plans as of now. I am happy with my TV world.

Sandhya > Happy Rakhi (it's the festival of Rakshabandhan today) Pooja. How will you celebrate your Rakhi this time?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I have already celebrated my Rakhi at seven in the morning (tied the protective thread to my brother) since I had to rush out for my shoot.

Reshma > I like your complexion. What do you do to maintain it? What is your daily diet?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > Well, I have a lot of fruits and a lot of liquid intake. I eat anything and everything. I am a food freak. Thank you for the compliment.

Reshma > If you were not model/actor, then what you would be?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I would be an airhostess. I love travelling.

Jonty > How old is your kid?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > He is four.

Mohica > What do you have to say about so much skin show on TV and in films today? Is that really the sign of advancement of a nation?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > No comments on films. And on TV there are very decent clothes worn. Something that you would see people wearing (generally) in the metropolitan cities of India.

Lili > How did you meet your hubby and what is the first thing you liked about him? Was it love at first sight? What's his name?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > Hi name is Neeraj. It was love at first sight. We met at a party and I loved the way he danced.

Reshma > In which college did you study?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > Mithibai College (Mumbai).

Sandhya > How is your experience working with Aruna Irani?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I have worked with Aruna Irani(director) in the past (for the serial Mehendi Tere Naam Ki ). It was fun and a good learning experience for me.

Aashu > Pooja, what is that one thing which differentiates you from other television actresses?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > My variety of roles.

Pappu > We heard that (ace filmmaker) Karan Johar has offered a role in his movie to your son. Why has he not joined the film?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > They had a long schedule in New York. Unfortunately, neither my husband nor I could accompany him. So we had to drop it.

Reshma > What kind of outfit you like to wear? Which is your favorite dish?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > I love wearing Indian (churidar-kurta). I am a food freak and I like to eat anything and everything. My favourite is Rajma-Chawal.

Rahul_delhi_se > What do you think is most important in a relationship- love or money?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > LOVE, of course!

Preeti > Whcih is your favourite hangout place, in Mumbai?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > Worli sea face.

Sandhya > Who from among the tele heroines or heroes would you regard as your guru?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > None.

Sernobat > Hi Pooja, do you think you married very early?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > No, I am very happy to be married early.

Kali > What are your future plans? Will you let your son join the film/TV industry or let him join your hubby's line of e-com?
Pooja Ghai Rawal > My future plans are to continue working. My work is my passion. It's absolutely up to my son what he wants to do. He loves watching Hindi movies and is a big Shahrukh fan. I don't see my husband having any problem with him joining films.

Sign Off Message > Live life happily. Love, Pooja.