I LOVE taking risks

The Mugdha Godse starrer Help has opened to a mixed response. In an interview to Screen,the actress discusses horror films,her super-fit bikini body and her single status.

The Mugdha Godse starrer Help has opened to a mixed response. In an interview to Screen,the actress discusses horror films,her super-fit bikini body and her single status.

Help has just released. What has the response been?
The responses have ranged from average to good,but none has been negative. Some of them said that I managed to spook them and I think that is the entire idea of making a horror film. However,the best compliment that I got was when someone said that the film looked like an international venture in terms of locations,production values and acting.

A lot of prosthetic make-up was used to achieve the desired effect. Was it uncomfortable?
It was very uncomfortable and messy. My make-up would take a long time and then it would dry up very quickly. Every time we would finish a take,my make-up would have to be touched up. To give my face that gooey effect I applied aloe vera cream all over my face and it was hilarious. I couldn’t get out of my trailer as people on the sets would get scared if they saw me with my make-up.

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Any more incidents where you managed to spook people out?
Well,there was this one time that I got done with the shoot very late and decided to go home without taking off my make-up. My driver got scared and when someone on the road peeped into the car he almost thought he had seen a ghost. He was scared out of his wits.

Do you believe in ghosts?
Well yes,I do believe in ghosts but I don’t want to ever encounter one in real life. I am a real coward and I don’t want to have any unpleasant experience.

So will you do another horror film?
I don’t think so. Unlike other genres,horror films are usually done by actors only once once in their entire career. Horror is a special genre and I don’t think I shall be able to do another one again.

You were appreciated by everyone for your bikini body. How difficult was it to achieve the look?
As a model I have always had a good body and have been health-conscious. Even if I would put on an inch,I would go burn myself out at the gym to lose that. When Rajeev,my director,told me that I had to wear a bikini I was confident that I would be able to carry it off.

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How is Bobby Deol as a co-star?
Initially,I was scared but he broke the ice and made me feel comfortable. He was co-operative and pushed me to do my best. We had a good time,in fact all of us had a great time on the sets.

What is more important for you,box-office success or critical acclaim?
For me,audience acceptance and the satisfaction that I get from doing a role is of prime importance. I love taking risks and I am glad I did Help. When I did Jail,everyone told me that I was taking a wrong step and though the film didn’t work,I had an amazing time.

What are your future projects? What is happening on the personal front? Are you single?
I am very much single. And this is how it has been for the longest. Frankly I am too busy to even go on dates,let alone the time for a relationship. Currently I am married to work.