Having made quite a few appearances on television, she is now getting noticed and getting her dues. Shy and reticent, this psychology graduate from Mumbai's Mithibai College has won the hearts of everyone who is glued to the television at prime time. Alongside, she has also had her tryst with Bollywood! An aspiring model, she has tried her hand at ads, modelling and now is a known face on the small screen. Tina Parakh who has come as a whiff of fresh air in Balaji Telefilms' rejuvenated Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii (KGGK) as 'Shruti' has won many a hearts. After acting in serials like Dollar Bahu, Astitva, Kehta Hai Dil, Khichdi, Mansha and Kahaani Terri Merri this petite actress is open to anything that comes her way from serials to films. Fabulous looks and straightforward answers, she seems a perfect blend of beauty and honesty. Excerpts from an interview with indiantelevision.com's Vickey Lalwani: |
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How did television happen? |
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And you went in for your first audition? Later, they called me. I went, but still did not give the audition. You can say I developed cold feet. After coming home, I decided that it was high time I opened up. And I told my dad that I wanted to get my portfolio done! (smiles). |
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So did your parents encourage you? Thereafter, I did Dollar Bahu, Astitva, Kehta Hai Dil and Khichdi. Ekta saw me in Khichdi and Kehta Hai Dil, and called me for Kahaani Terri Merri (KTM) but unfortunately the serial didn't do well. Later, she called me for Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. Lately, I did Mansha too. |
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But now you are no more seen in Mansha? |
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Have you had any formal training in acting? |
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Why did KTM flop so badly? Were you disappointed that it was taken off abruptly? |
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You consider KGGK as your biggest break? |
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Do you think that KGGK needed to jump 18-years ahead? Generation X in the serial gives ample scope to satisfy those requirements. Earlier the viewers mostly comprised mothers, fathers and grandparents. But with this 18 year leap and the fresh plot even the youngsters have started watching it. |
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Do you identify with your character Shruti in the serial? Because of this, I am very close to my character. Among the Generation X, I play the character which is closest to life. This is a fact. I am 24 but haven't forgotten the days when I wanted to go to a discotheque and my mom used to hit the roof. Even when I was allowed and if I smelt of smoke and alcohol when I returned, I used to be given a piece of her mind. I never smoked or drank, but you know how claustrophobic the environment is at discotheques. You may not indulge in cigarettes and alcohol, but you invariably smell of these things when you come back home. |
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Does your equation with your mum and dad in your teenage days contribute in the emanation of the portrayal? I used to get blank and crank calls and my mom didn't believe that I didn't know who was calling me. I have a huge generation gap with my parents; my elder brother is 14 years elder to me! All those memories come rolling back when I see my role so close to my real life, or say, any teenager's real life. So, it helps a lot. I have had no problem in getting into the skin of the character in any scene, till now at least. |
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Is it intimidating to work with experienced actors like Dipak Qazir, Kiran Karmarkar and Sakshi Tanwar? I might err once in a while. For instance, remember that police station scene where I have been arrested and my father too lands up there, looking for my mom? After that scene came on air, I got 'n' number of calls and messages that I'd given the perfect expression of being very scared while looking at my father. Guess how it came about? All credit goes to Kiran Karmarkar. He gave me such a look that I literally became a petrified chicken! |
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How is it working with Sakshi Tanwar as most of your scenes are with her? How do you address her? |
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There is some 'rona-dhona' in your character. How often do you use glycerin? Not always. Glycerin is used when I am either tired or in a hurry. Otherwise, crying is no big deal. This is also because I am close to the character. Therefore, the plot and the scenes are real to me. |
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Some youngsters believe that directors should enact the scene while explaining... |
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Many youngsters find it difficult to memorise the lines given to them... |
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How does the Shruti character in KGGK shape up from here? She gets into big problems but learns from her mistakes. But if you are asking me about the length of my role, it would depend upon the public response. |
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Does Ekta Kapoor give an encouraging phone-call or SMS, at times? |
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You are also doing Khichdi, and you were doing Mansha until recently, how did you shuttle between the three serials? Wasn't it tough? |
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Are you looking at television as a full-time career? |
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Do you see yourself doing movies? |
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