Bigg Boss 13's Rashami Desai: I am utilising the lockdown period to improve my relations with my family which had turned sour
Bigg Boss 13 fame Rashami Desai, who recently returned to the TV screens with Naagin 4 is super elated as the show has fetched decent ratings on the TRP charts after her entry. The actress is spending time with her family during the lockdown period and has taken a 21-day workout challenge to work on her body. In an exclusive chat with ETimes TV, Rashami spoke about the rumours of former co-star Sidharth Shukla joining the show, watching reruns of Bigg Boss 13 and equation with Shehnaz Gill. (Photo: Instagram) Interview By: Vijaya Tiwari
On Naagin 4 ratings
It feels nice and good. I am very happy and I feel blessed that I get so much love from my audience everytime I come on-screen. I can't be described in words. It's an honour to be a part of such a big franchise and such a good show. It is like magical, a gift. (Photo: Instagram)
Rashami: I used to initially make fun of these supernatural shows
I used to initially make fun of these supernatural shows naagin, daayan, chudail. But you can't deny that you fantasize about a lot of things which are not believable. A lot of people like watching this supernatural stuff about super humans, naagin and dayan, they enjoy this world. There are people who wish to have super powers, super bikes or being a superhero like Batman, Superman, all these are a part of fantasy. Naagin is also based on fantasy, plus it also has a beautiful story. So, it always keeps the viewers hooked to the show. Being part of Naagin has been a very different experience for me, technology wise it is also very different. As an actor I also have the liberty to perform and I also get variation to perform. The fun part is we have to visualise things and perform. People love watching the show which is like icing on a cake. (Photo: Instagram)
On reruns of her successful shows like Dil Se Dil Tak, Uttaran and Bigg Boss 13
It feels nice that all my old shows and now Naagin are running on the channel (laughs). I am lucky that all my shows have done well and now they are running again. I think I am very lucky that all my shows were different. Be it Uttaran or Dil Se Dil Tak, as an actor I feel blessed that I have done different kinds of work in my career and have not restricted myself. When I did reality show, I tried that I give my best. When I was doing these shows I never gave any thought but now when I am watching them, I have realised that I have done right kind of work. Also, it gives me a high, a kick to perform even better. I never watched my shows due to back-to-back shooting, but now I feel as an actor I have no limitation and I am like water you pour me in any vessel I will take that shape. I really want to lots and lots of different kinds of roles and I know I will do it. (Photo: Instagram)
On her funny scene from Dil Se Dil Tak with Sidharth Shukla
I shared a scene from Dil Se Dil Tak on Insta and tagged everyone from the show including Sidharth (Shukla) and the scene was very funny. I had fun watching it. It was a cute scene. (Photo: Instagram)
On rumours of Sidharth Shukla joining Naagin 4
It is Ekta show's she will decide who she wants to cast. I don't know who she has finalised, but if he comes on board and is going to be a part of Naagin 4, I am sure we are going to have a lot of fun. Because as actors we are very professionals and people have enjoyed our chemistry in the past. (Photo: Instagram)
On the finale act with Sidharth Shukla in Bigg Boss 13
I had a lot of fun shooting for the finale act. We quite enjoyed shooting for the finale act. Post that act things became quite good between us. It was like a real life scene as we actually sometimes behaved like that with other (laughs). We used to argue a lot, but once the camera used to roll, we used to behave as if nothing happened between us. While shooting for the finale act we behaved like kids. (Photo: Instagram)
On reports of Shehnaz not wanting to keep any ties with Rashami
Shehnaz was busy with her show Mujhse Shaadi Karoge, and even I was busy with my show. We haven't got a chance to speak to each other, but it is her choice who she wants to be in touch with. I was always there for her in the BB 13 house and in real life also if ever she needs me, I will be there. I have never expected anything in return from Shehnaz and will ever do in the future, it's fine if she doesn't want to talk to me. (Photo: Instagram)
On watching reruns of Bigg Boss 13
I have butterflies in my stomach whenever I try to catch the re-run. Abhi toh beginning ke episodes hain...I also start laughing when I see myself on TV. My mother watches with me and she has a lot of queries, she keeps asking me. (Photo: Instagram)
One the lockdown period
Luckily, I have gone through this phase as I was in lockdown in the Bigg Boss 13 house, so this is not new to me. I know how to deal with it, it is different for my family, mother, brother and his kids. When they crib, I feel we never cribed being in the house to go home. I don't know what God is asking from me, that I am again being quarantined for 21 days. Now, the entire nation is playing Bigg Boss, let's see how they fare. A lot of people are asking how to kill time. My reply to them is why don't you utilise the time to do something useful and beautiful. There are a lot of hobbies that you can pursue, there are a lot of bad habits that you can change. When things will get normal, you will miss this time. There are so many housewives, who don't step out of the house, but even they are leading a happy life. So, why don't you utilise this time and communicate, spend time with your family. You can start reading, meditating, there are online games, dance, start writing a diary. Sometimes, self company is also important. Indulge in self-care and self-love. (Photo: Instagram)
On mental health
I completely agree when you get depressed, you have friends around. You call them and start boozing or you start chit-chatting. But when you don't have anybody around what will you do. So, start learning to stay alone and enjoying your company. You should learn to control your emotions, cry out, shout out. Just speak up and don't keep anything inside. Don't expect anything from anyone. Just think about yourself. Partying with everyone is not the solution when you are feeling low or isolated. Every problem has a solution. (Photo: Instagram)
I have taken 21-days challenge
I have started working on myself. I have started working out and have taken 21 days challenge, where I am working on my body. I have always given priority to my work, but now when I am getting this chance to spend time with myself and my family, I will make the most of it. I am going to utilise the lockdown period to improve my relations with my family which had turned sour. I will make the bond between my family and me even stronger. (Photo: Instagram)