Talking point with Harsh Chhaya
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.
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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.
So I take it youre not a fan of the saas bahu type of serials?
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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