No. I have a Masters in Political Science from Mumbai University and I am someone who enjoyed my studies. I was thinking of appearing for IAS but my plans changed after I joined Terence Sir’s dance academy. I then got serious about dancing, especially contemporary dancing.
What we see on the television appears easy but it has been a tough journey for you.
It was great and I have no complaints. I was constantly tired thanks to the rehearsals day and night, but it was the same for everyone. I am just thankful to have got this far.
What has been the highlight of this journey so far?
I think for me personally the most important time in my journey on the show was the presence of Amitabh Bachchan. I was not expecting that such a great personality would give me a standing ovation. I still remember that his eyes were moist with tears. That was a big moment for me, something that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Is dance now an integral part of your life?
Dance means everything to me! It sounds clichéd but it’s true in my case. I now believe that I was made for dancing and this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.
What was the first feeling that came to you when you heard your name announced as the winner?
I was shocked! I almost didn’t hear my name and wouldn’t have realised it if I hadn’t seen Terrence Sir jumping! But I still think sometimes that this is a dream. I was hoping to win but I didn’t expect it. It is one of the biggest moments of my life.
You are the first female contestant to win the competition. Does that make it extra special?
More than that, I think by allowing a girl to win the people of this country have shown that even a girl contestant can win a reality show. So far only boys were winning all the reality shows but my victory has changed this trend. And I want more girls to win.
And what’s this about you heading to Paris soon?
Terrence Sir has promised to take me to Paris in July for further training in contemporary dance. I think it is such a sweet gesture and he didn’t really have to do it, but that’s what I love about him. Even when I trained at his institute I could see his love and passion for dance. It is a dream come true for someone like me to get a chance to go abroad and learn from the very best.
And now Farah Khan’s movie has come your way...
Yes… god is great! I wasn’t expecting a proposal like this from someone like Farah Khan. I will be choreographing a promotional video for Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan. I feel truly blessed.
Why
Channel V for your first fiction show?
I loved the concept as this is the first fiction show based on dance and everyone knows that I love dancing. Initially I was little worried if it would work as I haven’t done any shows earlier. But then here I was once again getting a chance to be associated with dance so I agreed to it.
I loved the concept as this is the first fiction show based on dance and everyone knows that I love dancing. Initially I was little worried if it would work as I haven’t done any shows earlier. But then here I was once again getting a chance to be associated with dance so I agreed to it.
Cinevistaas
is known for drama so why did you choose do a dance fiction show with them?
As I told you I love dancing and after DID I was missing dancing. Also, my focus has always been dance. So when this concept came across I grabbed it both the hands.
As I told you I love dancing and after DID I was missing dancing. Also, my focus has always been dance. So when this concept came across I grabbed it both the hands.
Are you
enjoying acting?
Yes, in the beginning we used to burst out laughing during our shots but gradually we have got used to it.
Yes, in the beginning we used to burst out laughing during our shots but gradually we have got used to it.
How
challenging was it to portray this character?
It was very difficult initially but as it is very similar to my life it helped me a lot. But as we are dancers our body language is very different than what acting needs. When you are a dancer your body speaks, my body can express itself. We had to go through many workshops to train ourselves before going to the sets. I had to actually work on myself, my voice. We did many group exercises which made as much more confident.
It was very difficult initially but as it is very similar to my life it helped me a lot. But as we are dancers our body language is very different than what acting needs. When you are a dancer your body speaks, my body can express itself. We had to go through many workshops to train ourselves before going to the sets. I had to actually work on myself, my voice. We did many group exercises which made as much more confident.
How
much do you relate with the character that you are playing in the show?
We are very similar. A girl from Mumbai who is a street dancer who is on a mission to achieve her goal. My life is also very similar, it’s just that life in Mumbai is little easier. I had a really tough time since I belong to Delhi and it is not as supporting as Mumbai. I always wanted to become an IAS officer but no regrets as I am enjoying myself. Even I had auditioned in a similar way and then Terence Sir noticed me at St. Xavier’s College, so it is very touching and close to my heart.
We are very similar. A girl from Mumbai who is a street dancer who is on a mission to achieve her goal. My life is also very similar, it’s just that life in Mumbai is little easier. I had a really tough time since I belong to Delhi and it is not as supporting as Mumbai. I always wanted to become an IAS officer but no regrets as I am enjoying myself. Even I had auditioned in a similar way and then Terence Sir noticed me at St. Xavier’s College, so it is very touching and close to my heart.
This is
completely a youth show so there must be a lot of pranks happening on the show?
We have a lot of masti on the sets. We keep on pulling each other’s legs.
We have a lot of masti on the sets. We keep on pulling each other’s legs.
How is
your chemistry with your co-star Kunwar Amar. Excellent. We have been
awarded with the best duo in DID during season 2 so it is really fun to
work with him.
Which
one is easier acting or dancing?
Obviously I would say dancing because that comes naturally to me, acting is also chilled out.
Obviously I would say dancing because that comes naturally to me, acting is also chilled out.
You
were a part of Dance
Ke Superstars. Why did you choose to opt out?
The show was about competition between the best of the three seasons. When I did DID season 2 we practiced throughout the day to give just one performance. But for Dance Ke Superstars they asked us to give two to three performances in a day which was next to impossible. So I told them that it would not be convenient for me do it. They understood the problem and finally let me go.
The show was about competition between the best of the three seasons. When I did DID season 2 we practiced throughout the day to give just one performance. But for Dance Ke Superstars they asked us to give two to three performances in a day which was next to impossible. So I told them that it would not be convenient for me do it. They understood the problem and finally let me go.
After
dancing and acting what’s next for you?
I am planning to get trained in Hip Hop because I have a contemporary background in dancing and my character inDil, Dostii Dance requires a lot of Hip Hop. I may go to Vienna for this
I am planning to get trained in Hip Hop because I have a contemporary background in dancing and my character inDil, Dostii Dance requires a lot of Hip Hop. I may go to Vienna for this
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