I think when you play a negative character you cannot restrict yourself. You can go wild.
I always wanted to become an actor but I wanted to act in films. But when I saw there are really good opportunities on television, I shifted focus to television.
I would only give one piece of advice which I followed myself. Somewhere down the line don't lose yourself. Just be what you are. Don't try to be a different person.
I have not been following 'Bigg Boss' that much but after being on the show and being on the other side I am sure I would want to watch it and know all about the contestants.
My idea of opening a restaurant was important. The whole point is that I couldn't have been totally dependent on acting for my income... even though I want to remain in the field of entertainment forever.
It's great to have something to fall back upon. I don't come from a business family; so I thought of starting something so that my kids also have some backing in future.
I don't want to act just to run my house.
In an acting career, you need to reach a stage where you can say 'Thank you very much, I can't do this role because I have done this before or I don't like it.'
Reality show was an option and so we did 'Nach Baliye.' Looking back, the journey was very nice, with lots of ups and downs.
It's not that we try and work together, people want to see us together. When Gauri gets some serial, it's not that I have to do it.
Kyunki' will never end. The way the story is going I don't see an end. People always complain that it's dragging along but they have to watch it every night!
Luckily, I don't have a sweet tooth nor I eat rice.
I do cardio once in the morning or evening.
You need to look lean. Luckily, I am not on heavier side.
On TV, one hardly gets opportunities to experiment.
The audiences don't connect with the role if you haven't given in your best.
I have never shied away from looking old or playing older roles on TV, since I feel my audiences know the real me, so why not have fun with roles that are not me.
U.P. gives me very positive vibes as an artist.
The people of U.P. are very simple and grounded. They take pleasure in admiring arts and cinema. This is why it is emerging as a big market for filmmakers.
It was a great experience working in 'Nach Baliye.'
