Parmeet Sethi chat transcript

Transcripts of LIVE INDIATIMES CHAT with actor, Parmeet Sethi at 12 noon (IST) on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 in Mumbai

Parmeet Sethi
actor

"I am suffering from insomnia at the moment and I meditate to try and cope up"

Hiigs > Hi, how does it feel to be a senior, among so many youngsters, in the dance competition Nach Baliye ? Do you and Archana feel old in front of your younger competitors?
Parmeet Sethi > No, it doesn't. I am not old and I will not feel old. Age is very relative; only my relatives get old, not me! I think I am a bit wiser among the younger lot.

Rehandubai > Which was your first TV serial? When did you do it?
Parmeet Sethi > My first TV serial was Junoon and it was in 1994.

Nawalchef > Hi Parmeet! Any new movie coming for you? Are you from Canada?
Parmeet Sethi > No, I am not from Canada. My forth-coming film is going to be Babul , which is directed and produced by Ravi Chopra.

Gauri > How did you and Archana get convinced to take part in Nach Baliye ? And what sort of preparation did you two undergo? Who chooses the theme for the each episode of Nach Baliye?
Parmeet Sethi > We both believe that TV has to be more than just a few soaps. A change is necessary and we are happy to be a part of that change. We just do our rehearsals and work out everyday. The choreographer and we choose the (dance) theme, after extensive discussions.

Sweety > Ok, what do you plan to do with the money you are getting (if you win Nach Baleyee)?
Parmeet Sethi > Nothing that I have thought of, but a good holiday is definitely in order.

Kali > Why did you leave (serial) Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin ? We want you back! Miss you on the show.
Parmeet Sethi > Jassi has out gown 'Raj' (that's me in the serial) and it's better to leave while you are still wanted. I have to move on in life.

Parmeetsethi > Satsriakaal ! Aapko Nach Baliye me kamiyabi ho isliye best of luck!
Parmeet Sethi > Satsrikaal ! aur aapki dua zaroor rang dikhayengi.

Clod > You became such a hit on TV, but why is it that despite a film like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, in your initial years, you have not been able to make it big in films?
Parmeet Sethi > I think it's something called Destiny.

Doll > Parmeet, besides acting in films and TV do you have any other family business? Are you a businessman, basically?
Parmeet Sethi > I used to be in to garment exports but not any more, as I don't get time.

Lili > What do you do in your free time?
Parmeet Sethi > I don't know what it means – Free Time! I have not had that since the start of Nach Baliye .

Lkli > TV takes up so much time; it's so stressful for all you guys who shoot for 12- 13 hours in a day. Do you or any of your colleagues suffer from any ailment because of that? How do you cope with such physically demanding profession?
Parmeet Sethi > Yes, I am suffering from insomnia at the moment and I meditate to try and cope up. My wife Archana has slip-disc of the neck.

Rama > What sort of roles will we see you this time round in films? Are you going to be playing the villain?
Parmeet Sethi > In my forthcoming movie, I am playing the villain.

Dreamy > Any plans of directing/producing a film or a TV serial in the future? What about anchoring shows? A lot of senior stars are doing that these days.
Parmeet Sethi > Yeah, I am open to directing films but not TV because The latter (TV) doesn't need a director any more, as the channel does it. And yes, I would love to anchor shows.

Kali > Do you watch cricket? Do you think India will beat South Africa in the current series? Do you like Saurav Ganguly? Do you think he will make a comeback?
Parmeet Sethi > Yes, I do like cricket. Indians will win but it will be difficult. I think Saurav is good and he will make a comeback, may be first, in the test matches.

Sandy3 > Are you going to come back in 'Gulmohar' (in the serial Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin)? What if they give you a good role as 'Raj' again? Will you return?
Parmeet Sethi > Never.

Nahi > What sports do you play? Is your wife into sports too?
Parmeet Sethi > I play tennis and football, mainly along with all other sports. And my wife plays table tennis.

Shikhamittal > What are your future plans?
Parmeet Sethi > I have stopped second-guessing my life. Therefore, I just don't have a plan for the future. I try to live for the moment.

Sign Off Message > Thanks for loving me all these years and I will cherish your love till I die. Love, Parmeet.