Post by gigi on Oct 19, 2008 20:22:28 GMT -5
The Rani mania has already begun! At the shooting of Hadh Kardi Aapne, at Madh Island, a = flock of fans wait for a glimpse of their favourite heroine. Photographs are thrust under = her nose to be autographed upon. A mob waits for her to pose with them for photographs. = Biscuits are offered to her by kids and are accepted by Rani as enthusiastically as = they are given. Rani has arrived. She handles the 'fan'fare surrounding her with all the = flair of a seasoned star. And with her charm the queen wins over hearts, more than = once...
Both, Ghulam, as well as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, have hit the bull's-eye. How do = you feel after this tremendous bout of success?
I feel just like any other normal person would - happy, lucky and enthusiastic = enough to face the world.
Does success scare you?
Success doesn't scare people, it only succeeds in making them greedy. A person = who has seen success will want to hang on forever to that phase because he feels that = the moment it eludes him, he won't be able to handle failure. Most people, however, = don't see the positive side of success.
What do you mean by that?
The positive side is when a person strives to remain a success throughout = his life only to remain at a constant position. Failure doesn't enter his mind. So, he is = always working hard in life. This is much better than wanting to succeed to avoid = failure. Personally I take everything as it comes, so success and failure make no difference = to me. I'm a pretty balanced person.
Will you be able to handle failure when it comes?
Obviously, I'll be able to handle it. As I said, a person should take success and = failure as it comes,otherwise it wouldn't be worth it. I'm sure that in future if I = have to encounter failure, I'll be able to take it in my stride the same way I have taken = success.
How was it working with Kajol, your cousin? Were you apprehensive about working = with such a talented actress?
Not at all! I was very happy and excited when I was told that I had a film with = Kajol. I was looking forward to working with her and the experience was = great.
How do you rate yourself as an actress?
Zero.
What?
I'm not joking! I feel that I need to learn a lot. Whenever I watch my films I = feel I could have enacted a certain scene in a much better way. I could've contributed = much more to it.
Which are your favourite scenes?
In Ghulam my favourite scene is when Aamir comes to my room to collect his jacket. = I think that was the only scene where I had a chance to perform. In Kuch Kuch... my = favourite one is my death scene. Shah Rukh, Karan and I were actually crying while shooting = it.
Has the industry changed you in any way?
Yeah, it has made me more responsible. Otherwise, I'm still the same. After three = releases to my credit, I still don't think of myself as a star. The only difference = being that now instead of leaving home for college in the mornings, I leave for = work.
Your notions on your workplace?
Every profession has its good as well as its ugly side. Besides, this industry = gives me my bread and butter, which makes me biased enough to say it's good. I've yet to = experience its unplesant side.
Have you, at any time, regretted joining the industry?
No, never! I'm insinctive by nature and rely more on my heart than my head. I = believe in destiny and have faith that whatever happens, happens for the best.
Are you an outspoken person?
I speak from my heart and am very demonstrative by nature. At the same time, I = try not to hurt anyone, either by word or by deed. I give an opinion only when I'm asked = for it.
Are you an ambitious person?
I'm not overtly ambitious. If a good film comes my way I'll do it but I'll never = go around begging for a role. I didn't do it after my first film, so why should I do it = now? I believe in destiny and hard work. If I work hard enough everything will be fine. = Problems occur only when one doesn't concentrate on one's career.
What is your mortal fear?
Surprisingly, my worst fear is to be eaten up alive by a shark. After seeing Jaws, I = was so scared that the fear persists even today.
What is your biggest high?
Public adulation gives me a real high. I've watched all my films in the = theatres. It is an exhilarating experience when you see people appreciating your = performance, when your fans come to you and say that they love you. Nothing else can give you a = bigger high than that.
Who are your friends in the industry?
Karan Johar, Vikram Bhatt and Farah Khan.
Who do you speak to when you are sad?
I talk to God. I'm more a God-loving person than a God-fearing one, so I talk to = Him the way one would talk to a friend. Besides God, I discuss my problems with my close = pals. I also talk to myself. I admit I'm a little cracked up here (laughing and pointing = to her head).
What is your motto in life?
To keep my parents happy. I want to give them everything in life, all the happiness = that I can muster. Initially, my father was against my joining films and mom had to = convince him to allow me to do so. Today, of course, he is proud of me. I want to do = good work. The day I feel I have done enough, I'll settle down...
Would you settle down today, if you found the right guy?
If I find the right guy, I will be open about the whole affair and not hide my = relationship with him.
But I will not marry just now, because early marriage is not my cup of = tea.
Would you prefer being more successful as a human being or as a = star?
I'd prefer to be a successful human being. A successful person is at peace with = himself mentally and hence manages to be successful in his career too. If you are just a = successful star then you don't end up being half as happy as you would as a good human = being.
Do you like what you see in the mirror?
Not really. Physically, I feel there is room for improvement, so I'm coping = with it. To me beauty lies in the heart. A person can never look beautiful if she = doesn't possess a good character. When I look at somebody and comment on the person's beauty I = refer more to the character than to the physical aspect of their beauty.
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Both, Ghulam, as well as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, have hit the bull's-eye. How do = you feel after this tremendous bout of success?
I feel just like any other normal person would - happy, lucky and enthusiastic = enough to face the world.
Does success scare you?
Success doesn't scare people, it only succeeds in making them greedy. A person = who has seen success will want to hang on forever to that phase because he feels that = the moment it eludes him, he won't be able to handle failure. Most people, however, = don't see the positive side of success.
What do you mean by that?
The positive side is when a person strives to remain a success throughout = his life only to remain at a constant position. Failure doesn't enter his mind. So, he is = always working hard in life. This is much better than wanting to succeed to avoid = failure. Personally I take everything as it comes, so success and failure make no difference = to me. I'm a pretty balanced person.
Will you be able to handle failure when it comes?
Obviously, I'll be able to handle it. As I said, a person should take success and = failure as it comes,otherwise it wouldn't be worth it. I'm sure that in future if I = have to encounter failure, I'll be able to take it in my stride the same way I have taken = success.
How was it working with Kajol, your cousin? Were you apprehensive about working = with such a talented actress?
Not at all! I was very happy and excited when I was told that I had a film with = Kajol. I was looking forward to working with her and the experience was = great.
How do you rate yourself as an actress?
Zero.
What?
I'm not joking! I feel that I need to learn a lot. Whenever I watch my films I = feel I could have enacted a certain scene in a much better way. I could've contributed = much more to it.
Which are your favourite scenes?
In Ghulam my favourite scene is when Aamir comes to my room to collect his jacket. = I think that was the only scene where I had a chance to perform. In Kuch Kuch... my = favourite one is my death scene. Shah Rukh, Karan and I were actually crying while shooting = it.
Has the industry changed you in any way?
Yeah, it has made me more responsible. Otherwise, I'm still the same. After three = releases to my credit, I still don't think of myself as a star. The only difference = being that now instead of leaving home for college in the mornings, I leave for = work.
Your notions on your workplace?
Every profession has its good as well as its ugly side. Besides, this industry = gives me my bread and butter, which makes me biased enough to say it's good. I've yet to = experience its unplesant side.
Have you, at any time, regretted joining the industry?
No, never! I'm insinctive by nature and rely more on my heart than my head. I = believe in destiny and have faith that whatever happens, happens for the best.
Are you an outspoken person?
I speak from my heart and am very demonstrative by nature. At the same time, I = try not to hurt anyone, either by word or by deed. I give an opinion only when I'm asked = for it.
Are you an ambitious person?
I'm not overtly ambitious. If a good film comes my way I'll do it but I'll never = go around begging for a role. I didn't do it after my first film, so why should I do it = now? I believe in destiny and hard work. If I work hard enough everything will be fine. = Problems occur only when one doesn't concentrate on one's career.
What is your mortal fear?
Surprisingly, my worst fear is to be eaten up alive by a shark. After seeing Jaws, I = was so scared that the fear persists even today.
What is your biggest high?
Public adulation gives me a real high. I've watched all my films in the = theatres. It is an exhilarating experience when you see people appreciating your = performance, when your fans come to you and say that they love you. Nothing else can give you a = bigger high than that.
Who are your friends in the industry?
Karan Johar, Vikram Bhatt and Farah Khan.
Who do you speak to when you are sad?
I talk to God. I'm more a God-loving person than a God-fearing one, so I talk to = Him the way one would talk to a friend. Besides God, I discuss my problems with my close = pals. I also talk to myself. I admit I'm a little cracked up here (laughing and pointing = to her head).
What is your motto in life?
To keep my parents happy. I want to give them everything in life, all the happiness = that I can muster. Initially, my father was against my joining films and mom had to = convince him to allow me to do so. Today, of course, he is proud of me. I want to do = good work. The day I feel I have done enough, I'll settle down...
Would you settle down today, if you found the right guy?
If I find the right guy, I will be open about the whole affair and not hide my = relationship with him.
But I will not marry just now, because early marriage is not my cup of = tea.
Would you prefer being more successful as a human being or as a = star?
I'd prefer to be a successful human being. A successful person is at peace with = himself mentally and hence manages to be successful in his career too. If you are just a = successful star then you don't end up being half as happy as you would as a good human = being.
Do you like what you see in the mirror?
Not really. Physically, I feel there is room for improvement, so I'm coping = with it. To me beauty lies in the heart. A person can never look beautiful if she = doesn't possess a good character. When I look at somebody and comment on the person's beauty I = refer more to the character than to the physical aspect of their beauty.
Inteview Courtesy GMagazine