People still get shocked when they see me in real life
It took Meghna Malik 13 years, as an actress, to land that one role that marked a turning point in her career — the lathiwielding rural matriarch, Ammaji, in Na Aana Is Des Laado.And now, she is seen in a completely diverse character — socialite Barkha — in Gustakh Dil. Meghna had to undergo a lot of preparations for the role, barring the fact that she is still better remembered as Ammaji. Says she, “People get shocked when they see me in real life. They can’t believe I am the woman who played Ammaji. However, I don’t feel sad as the character has given me a lot. I have nothing to crib about as I am doing a different role currently.”
Though she has never been on the heavier side, Meghna lost five kilos and is currently working hard to tone her body. Says she, “I am not into strenuous exercises. I get claustrophobic in gyms. I am not much of a foodie either; I prefer small and simple meals.”
About her character, she reveals, “Barkha wears modern saris with elegant blouses. Though I avoid saris in real life, I have taken a keen interest in finalising the look and other aspects of my character. I don’t have a socialite’s body language, nor do I talk like one. My brains do not rule my heart and my heart has a language of its own.”
So, who can hope to enter her gustakh dil? “I don’t have a must-have list for my ideal man. My man and I should connect emotionally and should have mature minds. It’s never too late to be in love. I want to fall in love, but somehow, men don’t approach me. I never got the time to tread that zone. It’s a beautiful emotion and I have now asked my friends to find me someone. They say I am hopeless at it. But they also agree that I am a very romantic person,” she sums up.
Meghna as Ammaji
Meghna Malik
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