Bipasha Basu: 'Queen of Horror' debuts on TV

<strong>Everything is over exhausted in India except horror:</strong> Actress Bipasha Basu, who is all set to make her TV debut with forthcoming show 'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai', says we should support horror films and TV shows more as it is the only genre where 'scope is left' as everything else is 'over exhausted in India'. “I feel very lucky to have been tagged as 'queen of fear', 'horror queen' or whatever the titles are. I feel lucky because there is no actor in my space from the time Hindi films started till now, who have made this unique space,” Bipasha told IANS. “If I'm promoting a genre which is so exciting and it definitely is the only genre, where the scope is still left, because everything else is over exhausted in India. So, I'm very happy to be associated so strongly with this genre,” she added. Asked whether there is acceptance of horror films in India, Bipasha, who has appeared in horror films like 'Raaz', 'Darna Zaroori Hai' and 'Aatma', said: “We follow herd mentality. We always want to stick to safe roots, especially the business. “But, you have to move away from the norm. That's why I decided to do a TV show in horror genre just to support it rather than the regular ones. We need to support horror genre more. There is immense talent in the directors and they want to actually explore this genre.” <strong></br></br>Why she decided to make her debut on TV?</strong> Bipasha said: “TV is a huge medium. We have been discussing various shows since last five years. I have been offered a lot of shows but the idea was what should I choose as my first. So that's what took lot of time. “The biggest of actors are on TV now and all of them are successful. It's my fourteenth year in the business of acting and I'm deeply loved and I have a huge fan base. I just want to reach out to more people in unique ways. That why I'm doing this show along with its web episodes, which is first of its kind in India.” Talking about 'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai', the 36-year-old said: “It's a super concept. The channel is pushing the horror genre to another level because they have made these really amazing short films with all budding directors. “The show will show fear in every possible form. It will feature good special effects and a better production value. It will showcase something that we haven't seen on Indian television before. I was looking for a show which is not the normal judging singing or dance reality show. It was a correct choice for me.” 'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai', which will be aired on &TV starting October 31, will feature 26 short films which have all been directed by different directors.

Why is Bipasha Basu scared of love ?

Queen of Fear Bipasha Basu, who is all set to make her debut on TV with &TV's 'Darr Sabko Lagta Hai' says she's is scared of love. When asked, what is she scared of thappad or pyaar (slap or love), the actress quickly replied, "Pyaar se mujhe bhi darr lagta hai...thappad kaun marega... (Laughs). Actually love it is not like some masala. There is both good, bad, fun and not so fun involved in it."

On being asked if she is in love, she replied, "I am always in love with my brand called love yourself. I love myself the most in a good way. I accept my needs and I am living for it. People ask me why I am not working, where I have vanished, why I am holidaying, why I am not being seen. Well it is my life and I can do what I like with my own money. I am enjoying and I cannot be directed with only one thing in life. It cannot be just fun or just work. It has to be a blend of all things."

Read on to know about Bipasha Basu's
other fears and her TV show...

After ruling the box office with her fright flicks, dusky beauty Bipasha Basu is making her debut on television with &TV’s new show ‘Darr Sabko Lagta Hai’, in the same genre. Looking smoldering hot in red off-shoulder creation by Swati Singh, Bipasha fielded media bouncers with ease and style. Read on to find out more about her latest venture & other things.

On TV debut with horror’ show:
This is not just regular scare show but modern new age horror show. I am the narrator. This is one genre I personally love most and have no qualms encouraging it.

On competing with Saas-Bahu sagas & 'Bigg Boss':
Content is the ultimate king nowadays. Every episode will feature new story so there is no continuity issue. Also, the late night timing won’t interfere with other shows on the weekends.

On playing the role of a narrator in the show:
When from Bachchan Sir to Salman all are working on television, why actresses should be left behind? Though I am just a narrator, I am creatively involved in the entire process.

On getting repetitive with same genre:
I have done 60 different movies out of which only few were horror and you guys remember just those. It’s ironical that a ‘Darpok’ person like me got identical with this genre.

On ‘Queen of Horror’ tag:
Nobody has ever got a tag like this one! I am going simply sit and enjoy it. Be it Emraan Hashmi with his ‘Serial Kisser’ tag or me, these tags proves that, there is something that we are doing right, which is connecting with the audience.

On her own fears:
The list is too long to share in such less time. I am afraid of almost everything. I am scared of height, darkness, water, reptiles and I do believe in supernatural, paranormal presence.

On spookiest experience:
I experienced weird incident while shooting for ‘Aatma’ at Navi Mumbai. Me and sound recording technician kept hearing a girl singing during sync-sound but when we actually played the recording it turned out blank.

On most fearless person:
It has to be my mom! She is the most fearless person I have known in my life. A ghost will consider twice before crossing her path.