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Eijaz, Iqbal, the sexiest on TV: Anita

Anita Hasnandani aka Anjali of ‘Kkavyanjali’ was recently in the news when her co-star Eijaz confessed his love for her in a Mumbai daily. Known in the industry as Ekta Kapoor’s friend and confidante, Anita comes across as a giggly teenager as opposed to her on-screen image of a mature girl. She also happens to be a big star down south and has graced the Bollywood screen opposite Tusshar Kapoor in ‘Krishna Cottage’. We visited her on the sets of her serial and she shared her likes and dislikes with us in a candid chat.

Serials or films
Serials, anyday. Keeps you busy and gives you a certain amount of security. It also offers great TRP ratings and great money. I am working every day. After ‘Krishna Cottage’, I didn’t work for one and a half years. That was the most depressing phase of my life. I didn’t get any good films and I didn’t want to do any crappy ones. Since the day ‘Kkavyanjali’ happened till now, I haven’t been more confident, happier and more secure in life.

Generation leap; yes or no
No, I will never do it as I don’t relate to it. One year is fine but 20 years and graying will be too much to handle.

Balaji camp Vs other banners
I am a very content person. I am happy where I am. I have achieved a lot and God has been kind to me. For South Indian movies, I divide my time between serials and films. I just finished a Kannada film which is releasing in August.

Missing Eijaz?
I am still shooting flashes with him. (laughs).

Being linked to Eijaz
He is a very sweet guy and we are great friends, but that is just about it. There is nothing more and trust me if it ever happens I won’t hesitate to admit it. There is nothing wrong with being in a relationship.

His confession
I think the whole issue was blown out of proportion. He didn’t say all of that. He must have said he is fond of me. As a friend even I am fond of him. We share a certain kind of personal rapport to believe what is written in the press. They do misquote and we know that. We are comfortable working together and there is no awkwardness. We are friends.

Love watching on TV?
OC

Film that moved you
Black

Best actor on TV?
Hiten Tejwani. I know him personally too and I think he is very positive. He gives me a very good vibe.

Best actress on TV?
Shwetta Tiwari

Favourite co-star
Eijaz

Kkavyanjali
Woh mile the bichhadne ke liye

Ekta
My best friend

Soap
An everyday affair

Sexy or demure
Sexy

Watch soaps?
Yes. To track what’s happening where. ‘K Street’, ‘Kahin To Hoga’, ‘Kaisa Yeh Pyaar Hai’.

Sexiest guy on TV
Eijaz and Iqbal both. I am working with both of them (laughs)

By vluvanita
Balaji Telefilms has this incredible capacity of turning an obscure serial into a mega hit. Unfortunately, the reverse has also been proved true with Kavyanjali.

One of the biggest launches of 2004, the serial made big news by being the comeback vehicle of Amrita Singh, Vidya Sinha and Natassha — who, by the way, has reverted to her original name, Anita Hasnandani.

Unfortunately, the television ratings did not provide much support to the serial initially. The death of the male protagonist Eijaaz Khan (Kkavya) made things worse. But with the entry of Iqbal Khan as Shourya and a change in the storyline, the serial has made up for lost ground and is on the road to recovery.

The set — Nanda House, built in Klix and Nixon studios in Mumbai — is abuzz with activity for the day’s shooting. Posh glass, steel interiors and a plush sofa greet you the moment you enter the living room of the sets. The shooting schedule for the day had been postponed to 2:30 pm for a media meet.

The first to arrive was Anita Hasnandani. So why did she change her name? Dressed in a light pink sari with a violet border, Anita replies instantly, “My real name is Anita. In all the 13 films I have done down South, I have been credited as Anita. And most of them were hits. When I started in Bollywood, I felt I needed a new identity; so I changed my name to Natassha. But after a few years and discussions with Shobha Aunty (Kapoor) and Ekta, I decided to go back to my original name.”

Quiz her on Kavyanjali, and the actress adjusts her hair before answering, “It’s been a year since Kavya’s death. Anjali (Anita’s name in the serial) has become a stronger person. She is performing Kavya’s duties in the family and is looking after the family business as well. It’s the perfect match of a modern woman, who is also traditional.”

Is she enjoying the small screen after her brief affair with the big screen? Anita, who has done films like Yeh Dil, Krishna Cottage and Koi Aap Sa, answers, “Of course. It has been an extremely enriching experience working for this serial. Right from day one, I have enjoyed the atmosphere and the role that I have been playing. Working in a Balaji production is a family affair. Shobha Aunty is like my mom and Jeetu Uncle like my dad. When Ekta decides on a role for me, I don’t question her. Because I know she will not cast me in anything that does not suit me.”

Iqbal Khan joined Anita on a chair next to the sofa soon. Sporting a grey suit and a designer stubble, Khan was looking the handsome young man he is. “I am just 20-episodes old in this serial. Currently it is a very slow and gentle climb for my character, but I know that moving forward it will be a steep and fast climb. I am happy that I came into the serial after Kavya’s death!”

Ask Iqbal why he says, “The Indian audience wouldn’t have taken much time to blame me for his death! And I don’t want my character to have negative shades.”

He plays a charmer who is fun loving and nice, but who, when it comes to business, is ruthless.

After Iqbal, it is time to meet our good old Kitty from Karamchand. Susmita Mukherjee, who plays Romilla in Kavyanjali, is looking her usual funny self in a bright red salwar kameez. Even after more than two decades of Karamchand, the first questions to be directed her is about the old detective serial. “That was a legend. We used to solve such complex problems so simply on screen that the audience could relate to it. I don’t think there is any crime serial that has even come close to Karamchand,” she says.

Vidya Sinha (Dida), Rajeev Paul (due to enter the serial in a negative role) and the other artistes are all moving around the large living room, preparing for the shots. But with the media around, the overall mood is of relaxation.

Sandeep Baswana (better known as the current Sahil in Kyun Ki…) is smoking in the backdrop. He plays Shlok in Kavyanjali. He joined the show in September last year after taking a one-and-half year break. “I was very tired after working constantly for three-and-a-half years. I needed a break desperately and that is what I took,” says the Haryanvi actor.