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Its been quite a while since we saw you on television. Why havent you done any new television serials in such a long time?
No role has really interested me enough to take it up. I did not want to do something where I would be required to just stand around like a cardboard figure and where the women would be crying all the time. For me to take up a role,it has to be well-scripted and fully rounded.
No,Im definitely not one. But if thats what the audience wants then we have to cater to that need. However,its fair to say that while I dont watch any of these shows,if I do get a meaty role in one then I will take it up. We dont have much of a choice in that regard and after all,we do have to earn a living.
What was it that made you sign up for Ladies Special?
I liked my role in Ladies Special a lot as its very realistic. The show concept itself is solidly grounded in reality. Its been really long since there has been such a good show on television.
You seem to be doing a lot of shows that have very strong women characters such as Hasratein and now Ladies Special. Why this trend?
I dont go out of my way to pick up roles in shows like that. It isnt a trend with me. Its a general industry trend; the television world is full of women and does cater a lot to that section of the audience. And in any case,we have to face the fact that television is female-oriented and films are male-oriented,thats just the way it is.
So what,in your opinion,would be the ideal role for you?
Given a chance,I would like to experiment with all sorts of roles. I dont have any hang ups about whether a role is serious or comic; as long as the character excites me,Ill be interested.
With so many celebrities being part of reality shows as contestants or judges,would you do the same?
Judging a reality show is quick and gives you a lot of money,I dont see any reason why anyone would refuse an offer like that.
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