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1.Tell me about your background!
Basically I am a muslim girl from srinagar. I am not at all from a film family and frankly I do not even have an acting background though I had always dreamt of taking up acting as a career. Right from the time I was a tiny tot, I was very eager about acting. I should say that I am fortunate enough to hav been singled out by producer Rajan Shahi to play the lead in his latest serial 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'.
2.How did you bag theoffer to play the lead in serial?
Though initially I did face some problems because I hail from a Muslim family from Srinagar, I managed to convince my dad, who has gone out of his way to encourage me with acting as a career. When I was studying Management in Delhi, people told me that there were auditions for the serial. I was a part of the auditions and I was chosen. 'Yeh rishta......' is my first serial as an actress.
3.How did you prepare to get into the skin of Akshara?
I should say I had prepared a hell of a lot to get into the skin of the character. More than my own ability to emote, it is Rajanji Shahi's conviction in me. He sent me to Amardeepji Jha for a two week training session before the serial was launched.
4.How confident are you as an actress right now?
Frankly speaking, I am still very nervous on the sets because I am learning new things about acting every day. It is quite tough for me to get into the mould of a girl in a tradition Marwari family because I have had an entirely different culture altogether. However, I should say I am quiet happy because I have been able to realise my dream
5.To wat extent, do you relate to Akshara?
To a large extend, I think I an identify with Akshara. I like many qualities that she has, which I feel I do not possess. Though Akshara is not chirpy, I am. Like Akshara, in real life, I too am cool, carefree and pampered a lot by my father.
6.To wat extend do you depend on the director?
I am quite a novice as far as acting is concerned. I need guidance from evry quarter, more so from my director.
7.Like Akshara, do you also believe in only arranged marriage?
Unlike Akshara who opts for arranged marriage, I for one do not have pre-fixed notions. I feel it is too early for me to even think of marriage. I want to focus on my career as an actress.
Basically I am a muslim girl from srinagar. I am not at all from a film family and frankly I do not even have an acting background though I had always dreamt of taking up acting as a career. Right from the time I was a tiny tot, I was very eager about acting. I should say that I am fortunate enough to hav been singled out by producer Rajan Shahi to play the lead in his latest serial 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'.
2.How did you bag theoffer to play the lead in serial?
Though initially I did face some problems because I hail from a Muslim family from Srinagar, I managed to convince my dad, who has gone out of his way to encourage me with acting as a career. When I was studying Management in Delhi, people told me that there were auditions for the serial. I was a part of the auditions and I was chosen. 'Yeh rishta......' is my first serial as an actress.
3.How did you prepare to get into the skin of Akshara?
I should say I had prepared a hell of a lot to get into the skin of the character. More than my own ability to emote, it is Rajanji Shahi's conviction in me. He sent me to Amardeepji Jha for a two week training session before the serial was launched.
4.How confident are you as an actress right now?
Frankly speaking, I am still very nervous on the sets because I am learning new things about acting every day. It is quite tough for me to get into the mould of a girl in a tradition Marwari family because I have had an entirely different culture altogether. However, I should say I am quiet happy because I have been able to realise my dream
5.To wat extent, do you relate to Akshara?
To a large extend, I think I an identify with Akshara. I like many qualities that she has, which I feel I do not possess. Though Akshara is not chirpy, I am. Like Akshara, in real life, I too am cool, carefree and pampered a lot by my father.
6.To wat extend do you depend on the director?
I am quite a novice as far as acting is concerned. I need guidance from evry quarter, more so from my director.
7.Like Akshara, do you also believe in only arranged marriage?
Unlike Akshara who opts for arranged marriage, I for one do not have pre-fixed notions. I feel it is too early for me to even think of marriage. I want to focus on my career as an actress.
Jhanak
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