"I was nervous about sharing screen space with Supriya Pathak." - Vinti Idnani

Vinti Idnani talks about her stint in 'Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re'..

Published: Sunday,Jan 03, 2016 12:01 PM GMT-07:00

Shachi Tapiawala Rathod

Vinti Idnani, currently portraying the role of Nandu in Life OK's show 'Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re' talks about her acting career, what it took to prepare for the role of a traffic cop and how is it sharing screen space with veteran actors like Supriya Pathak and Jatin Sharma.

How did you begin your acting career?

I have always been very fond of dancing and hence I began my career in dancing first and then I got an offer to be on 'Dil Dostii Dance' which was again a dance based show. After which I played Ram Kapoor's daughter in the show 'Bade Acche Lagte Hai' and people started noticing me after that role.

Tell us about your role in the show 'Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re'.

I play the role of a tomboyish traffic cop called Nandu. Nandu is very bindaas and open minded. She hates men and believes in equality of sex. In fact, this is the primary reason she chose to became a traffic cop.

Did you have to do any homework to play the role of Nandu?

I had to train hard and work on my stamina because viewers will see me perform a lot of stunts in the show, be it punching, hitting or kicking. I also learnt how to ride a bike. In fact, before this show, I didn't even know how to ride a bicycle. In the process of learning how to ride a bike, I also fell a lot of times and got several bruises. But now I can finally ride a bike without falling or hurting myself.

How similar are Vinti and Nandu to each other?

We are similar in certain aspects such as, like Nandu, even I am tomboyish in real life since an early age. I couldn't have pictured myself in any other role wearing a saree and acting girly hence what excited me most about this show is the fact that I get to act tough and do a lot of stunts on my own. It is like a dream role. But unlike Nandu, I do not hate men and I am not as tough as Nandu in real life. I am quite emotional that way.

When does Nandu get angry?

As Nandu plays the role of a traffic cop, she gets very angry when people don't wear a helmet. She believes that wearing a helmet is for one's own safety and yet people don't wear a helmet, hence she fines people who don't wear a helmet. Nandu also doesn't like people who break traffic rules but as she has a soft corner for girls, she sometimes lets them go but for men she is very strict and she has decided that every day she will fine a hundred people.

What did you like the most about this show?

As soon as I heard the story plot and my role in it, I gave my nod. I don't think I would have agreed to play any other character in the show. I love how Nandu is very bold and daring. She does not get intimidated by men and speaks her mind. Even the way the story evolves is very entertaining and stays with you for a long time. Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re is the story of the people of a mohalla. Hence the story revolves not around two people or their love story but it gives you an insight into each character living in Model Town and how they are all so diverse and have an individuality.

Did you have to work on your accent or speech as the story is based in Noida?

I had to work the most on my speech and accent as my Hindi is not fluent being raised in Mumbai. So I had a tutor to help me with understanding each word and getting the accent right. I had to bring the UP touch in my language. I also followed a traffic police man near my house for a few days to get the body language right.

How is it working with Supriya Pathak?

To tell you the truth, I was so nervous to share the screen with her as I am a big fan and I didn't want to do any mistake in delivering my dialogue but because I was so nervous, I was shivering when I first met her. She picked up that I am tense and made me sit down and spoke to me casually for a while, made sure that I have no qualms in approaching her if I need help or advice. Because of this effort of hers, now I am damn chilled out about shooting with her. In fact I look forward the most to shoot with her as she keeps sharing her past experiences and you end up learning something each time.

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Comments (5)

Memuna Ejaz CH @moon_chaudhary

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its like treat to watch on jany kia hoga rama ry... awsmmm show hai... pllzzz peoplzz do watch dis show... d story wz mindblowing nd d couple of Raju Nandu iz HighLight of d Show...

8 years ago

surbhijain @surbhijain

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Can we have forum for this show
Vinti and supriya mam rock in this show

8 years ago

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aanchal @LovingRaYa

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I am sure she will rock in this show as she in her previous one

8 years ago

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Disha @.albatross.

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Could we please have a forum for Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re, please?

8 years ago

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Disha @.albatross.

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Jaane Kya Hoga Rama Re is a superb show and I'd urge everyone to watch it! The cast is amazing, and the script even more so. Despite Vinati saying Nandu believes in an egalitarian society, I think Nandu is shown rougher. She is brutal towards men, and hence she to has her share of flaws, though her intentions are almost always well.

8 years ago

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