I don't like the bitchiness in reality shows: Jaya 'Kunti' Bhattacharya
by Vidhya Krishnan
Nov 04, 2008, Bangalore
Jaya Bhattacharya, better known as Payal of 'Kyunki...' on Star Plus,
needs no introduction. She has made her presence felt in shows such as
'Zameen Aasman', 'Kahani Hi Jeevan Hai', 'Kammal', 'Kaise Kahoon',
'Koshish- Ek Aasha', 'Smriti' and 'Virasat', to name a few. She plays
Kunti in 'Kahaani Hamaaray Mahabharat Ki'.
Jaya gets candid about her role and more in a tte--tte with us.
She
starts off with a question, "Well, what I can say about Kunti's
character? She is such a well-known character. Anyways, I can just say
that Kunti is a flawless, strong woman. I feel very happy to have taken
it up.
Why a mythology role for the popular vamp of TV?
"Mythology is different and strong in its own way. I have already built
my own reputation on television and I have done a lot of characters. I
was tired of the tried and tested methods; I felt bored and frustrated
and so thought of taking up something fresh.
She goes on and
compares the new epic serial with the earlier 'Mahabharat', "The
earlier version was completely of a different class. It was done superbly
and had no competition. Things are different today and we are in a
different time and obviously the audience too is different. Everything
has to be done in tune with the taste of the audience of the day
including the language, which has to simpler.
About 'Kahaani
Hamaaray Mahabharat Ki', she says, "It is sad that people have a
negative feel for it. My question is, without watching it, how one
could conclude whether a show is good or not. I personally am not like
that and would not talk without knowing."
About Ekta Kapoor,
"She has worked really hard to make this a big success. And nobody can
deny that Balaji has given a lot of work to a lot of people".
On
how she grabbed the role: "Mahabharat has a herd of males and there are
hardly any roles for females. People know the way I way work and my
potential. The role of Kunti was offered to me and I took it up. And if
you ask me what made me take it up, the answer is simple. Firstly, I am
quite familiar and comfortable with Balaji. Secondly, for the simple
reason, Kunti is a simple woman. She is always
in white and wears the least amount of jewellery. I could quickly get
ready for the shots and it is fun at least for the fact that I don't
need to walk around with loads of jewellery for this mytho. I am the
happiest and feel lucky to have got to play such a role.
Preparations
for her role: "Nothing at all. I was told about my role a day before I
started shooting for it. I have read and seen some 'Mahabharat' when I
was a kid. I just get into the character, feel it and emote
accordingly.
The kind of roles that she likes doing: "I know
that I am a good and versatile actor. I have had different things
coming my way and at a certain point, I got stagnant and was jobless
which really didn't matter to me. I don't have the need to prove my
potential. I hardly even watch my shows on television and if I do, it
is only a few episodes to understand where I stand. I like to take up
roles that are challenging, but if a particular character appeals to
me, nothing else matters.
About the difference between small screen and the big screen: "It is not about the choice
I don't know what I would have been if I had not been an actor and I am
least bothered about it. Life took its own turn and I landed up here.
It was not my choice and it has never mattered to me as to what and
where I should be. I personally like doing theatre. I somehow can't ask
for roles but they come my way for which I have given my best and got
famous. My character is what matters to me and whatever it is, I like
to be grounded.
About the daily soaps and reality shows: "I
prefer daily soaps; reality shows are not my cup of tea. Reality shows
are nice to look at but I don't prefer taking part in it. In such
shows, one has to give up his/her principles and I cannot be a
cut-throat. And I personally don't need it and am not the kind of
person who seeks publicity to become famous. I don't like the
bitchiness in these shows and if I were to be a part of such shows, I
would rather give my best and leave the rest.
She concludes
speaking about her upcoming projects, "Apart from the mytho, I am doing
a couple of films, namely, 'Kalpa Vruksh', 'Chal Chale', which will be
released next year.
http://www.tellywatch.com/telly_interview/jaya_bhattacharya_kunti/november-04-2008/jaya_bhattacharya_kunti_kahaani_hamaaray_mahabharat_ki.html
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