Shivani Bhakoo
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, March 2
She is all
set to hit the small screen from tomorrow at Star Plus. A resident of
Ludhiana, Jannatpreet Kaur has played the role of a child artiste in
Balaji Telefilm's new soap-opera "Kis desh mein hai mera dil". The
serial, directed by Ekta Kapoor, revolves around a Punjabi family in
which the hazel-eyed Jannatpreet will surprize the audience with her
acting skills and charm.
A fourth standard student
of Sargodha National Public Senior Secondary School, Field Ganj, here
Jannatpreet said she felt great while acting with experienced actors
and directors from Balaji productions. The shooting of six episodes of
this serial has already been completed at a haveli in Bhanjoli village
near Kharar where shooting of Namaste London also took place. Some of
the scenes have been shot at Bija and Chahal villages.
"Dorris, one of the
assistants of Ekta Kapoor, was so impressed by me that she shot an
entire dance sequence on me. I consider myself lucky for being selected
for the role. As many as 1,500 child artistes from all parts of Punjab
had come for auditions at Ludhiana, Chandigarh and Amritsar for this
particular role", said Jannatpreet, adding that she was acting for the
past four years. Besides, she will be seen in Punjabi movie "Hashar"
with Babbu Maan, which is scheduled to be released in April-May.
Granddaughter of a
veteran city journalist Karam Singh Musafir, Jannatpreet said she took
keen interest in her studies as well. "I am doing good at school. My
parents and the tuition teacher helps me a lot", she added.
Malkiat Singh, her
father, said her only aim was to achieve greater heights like Aishwarya
Rai. "She tries to copy the glamorous actress. She is inspired by her
beauty and brains", said he, adding that the next month, she will be
going to Chandigarh for shooting with Abhey Deol in the movie "Modern
Devdas".
He also said Jannatpreet
had performed in 14 shows with leading theatre artiste Nirmal Rishi at
several places in UP, Delhi, Hapur, Ludhiana, etc. Her performance in
"Dukhde Kalire" (on female foeticide) has been appreciated by people
from all walks of life.
"I want to be a good
actor. People should appreciate my acting skills. For that, I have to
work very hard", said Jannatpreet in a confident manner.
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