Originally posted by: Ashlaika
2nd part of Asha's Interview on DriveTime with Raj Bhaddan
Raj: Name something that you want to do that you haven't been able to up to now.
Asha: There are a lot of things. But, I haven't been to Goa. Many ppl are surprised that I live in Mumbai for two and half years and I haven't yet been to Goa. So for now, that what I want to do, go to Goa as soon as shooting and schedule allows me.
Raj: Talking about going away and holidays, you are going to Dubai for Valentine's day isn't it?
Asha: Yes yes, we are going to Dubai for Valentine 's Day. But we are not going for the day. We are actually going for a walk organised by the Gr8 people, the Gr8 magazine.
Raj: How long are you going to be there for? Will you be a few days?
Asha: Yes yes, we are going for a few extra days. Its RD hometown and we will be chilling around with his friends and Im gonna do shopping. Lots of shopping (she laughs)
Raj: Which is your fave mobile app? Is it twitter (question from a Dubai fan)
Asha: Yes, I think its twitter. I get to connect with all my fans and friends and my fans are my friends as I keep on chatting with them. So, yes, twitter is my fave app.
Raj: Rate Rithvik's body out of 10.
Asha: I would give it an 8. It's not in shape currently.
Raj: With all the training and the dancing Im sure it is in shape, wouldn't you say?
Asha: It's not its best. I have seen him in better body before. So it's an 8.
Raj: Share one prank you have played on Rithvik but you never told him about.
Asha: Ok, this is a long time ago, when we were shooting, it was me, Rithvik and Ovi from our show (PR) and we were eating dosa and chutney and other things and Ovi and Rithvik were fighting, fun fight you know and Ovi was beating him and Rithvik sat down on the chutney that was on the bed. His whole pants was chutney chutney and all over his back and he didn't know and me and Ovi were showing everyone and didn't tell him. So that was one prank.
Raj: Well I don't think he is gonna find out anytime soon, unless one of the fans tells him. So, next question, who is more of a Foodie, you or RD?
Asha: Oh, I think definitely me. I cannot compromise on food even to be lean and so on. But Rithvik definitely can. He sometimes follows a very strict diet.
Raj: Apparently in one interview, you said you cry when RD gets angry with you during rehearsals for NB. Is that true?
Asha: Yes!!! Yes, that's true. That's part of the show, because Im very lazy and sometimes the stress is too much, so he has to do that with me so that I can get back to practice and rehearsals cause I get tired and lazy after shoot. So yeah, he scolded me. But that's ok. I wanna win the trophy. So as long as I win the trophy I'm ok with it.
Raj: What do you enjoy most, acting or dancing?
Asha: I think acting anyday. Because that is my 1st love you can say. Dancing of course I like, but there is a lot of stress I have felt, a lot of stress and hard work. I love dancing and my whole journey in NB and especially the compliments when ppl say Asha you danced so well and you have grown. But acting comes first.
Raj: Describe each judge in one word.
Asha: Shilpa is extremely beautiful, I know that's two words. Terrence is very sweet. Sajid, how do I describe him in one word, he doesn't keep anything in. Whatever he wants to say he says it as it is. How do I say that in one word?
Raj: Would you say he is outspoken ?
Asha: Outspoken, yes... Im sorry I didn't get the one word. But its outspoken.
Raj: and honest? Cause he doesn't hold back. He says whats on his chest?
Asha: Yeah, he is very honest, he is very outspoken, that's what I mean.
Raj: What was your parents' reaction when you told them you were in love? (Question from Manu)
Asha: Ah ok... Ill tell you, this was when I went for a 2 day trip to my home town. They of course knew we were very good friends. I was shy, how do I tell them? This was such an embarrassing thing for me. I told my mom and dad, I said "Ok, papa, mama, I am taking part in Nach Baliye" and they knew it was a couples contest and my papa was very confused and he was like "NB couples come nah, so you both, what is it exactly?" and I was like, "You'll get to know nah, you'll get to know". I completely ignored them and I didn't tell them everything frankly and clearly. I told him half-truths and they figured the rest out. Of course after watching Nach Baliye and seeing the proposals and everything else, they came to know that we love each other a lot.
Raj: What are the main ingredients in a successful relationship?
Asha: For the both of us, it is our friendship. We fight a lot and it's that friendship we share and the masti we do, that makes our relationship very special and brings us back together. So our friendship is the main ingredient in our relationship.
Raj: When are you planning on getting married?
Asha: There is a lot of time. We are not ready and we are both too young for that. So there is a lot of time. At least 3 years (PLEASE NOTE: She said at least and not at most, so there can be more than 3 years lol)
Raj: Have you ever cooked for Rithvik? Are you the kind of person that likes cooking?
Asha: Oh yes, I have. Twice or thrice. I think the 1st time was when he came from an event abroad and that was when our relationship just started and I missed him badly and we both missed each other, so I wanted to do something special for him. So I wore indian wear, a suit and I made bhindi and chapatti for him and cold coffee, because bhindi is his favourite.
Raj: What do you like cooking? What do you like making for yourself?
Asha: I am very lazy, I don't like making anything. I like bhindi. So you know, you cook something or make something for me and that's what I like
Raj: Is there anything you would like to change about Rithvik?
Asha: No actually. There isn't really anything. I don't like his habit of not cutting nails. I have to tell him twice or more before he does "Please cut ur nails, please cut your nails". But that's ok, Im there to remind him, so that's fine.
Raj: Which is the best gift that Rithvik has given to you? (Kaveri's question)
Asha: Well, I think... A date on some island and having a candlelight dinner there. (She got confused, she answered what she would like him to give her and not what he has already given her)
Raj: How's your relationship with Karan Wahi?
Asha: Its great... I don't think I have to tell it to everyone cause you watch it on NB. He is great. He is like another wife. Rithvik's other wife, they have a very good friendship and they are great friends. I was not that close with him before NB, but doing NB even Karan and me have become great friends. He is a very nice person, very sweet, very genuine and I like fighting with him too. So it's great.
Raj: Because you're a celebrity, does it prevent you doing certain things in public? (Ryan Kaif question).
Asha: Sometimes places are a little crowded, especially with beaches. I love beaches and want to go, especially the beaches in Mumbai. I wish I can, but I cannot because I cannot get any alone time. I just want to sit and chill with my friends or Rithvik and we cannot do that.
Raj: Would you consider hosting a TV show?
Asha: I wouldn't mind, but I don't know. Before NB I didn't know that I could dance or match up with Rithvik or that I can improve in dance. So in the same way, Im not yet sure. But if im offered something like that in the future, then I would definitely go for it. Give it a try.
Raj: Whats your relationship with your old school friends, do you still keep in touch with them? (Shruti Deshmukh's question)
Asha: Oh yes, of course, Im in touch with many of my old school friends. One is my best friend from school, since we were 8-9. And also through FB I am in touch. Though, I don't go back to my home town often, but when I go, I try to make time to meet them.
Raj: What would you want to say to all the AshVikians for their love and support? (Rangina's question)
Asha: That is something I cannot describe in words, because all the AshVikians, I never expected that we would get so much love and so much support, especially during NB when we needed it. We knew that we had a lot of fans and support, but when we started NB, we saw that "OMG, they are so crazy for us" as we are for them. We are so thankful and so blessed that we have all these people in our lives and I don't know how to thank them. But thank you so much guys from Rithvik and Asha, for so much love and support. Thank you
There was a shout out segment for 5 mins, where Raj just read support msgs and Asha responded with "thank you".
Raj: We will now have a rapid fire round. Is that ok? The questions are provided by some fans, 2 sisters, Senna and
Asha: Yes, sure.
Raj: Whom would you choose? Rithvik or Chocolates?
Asha: Rithvik WITH chocolates
Raj: Biryani or chocolates?
Asha: Biryani
Raj: Favourite colour?
Asha: Blue and pink
Raj: Who is more talented, you or Rithvik?
Asha: Of course, without any doubt - Rithvik. Im an introvert, he is an extrovert. Whenever we go to parties, he is always all over talking with everyone and doing things and Im in a corner, just with friends.
Raj: Rank in order your bonding with the following PR actresses: Jia Mustafa, Shruti Kanwar, Akita Lokhande and Mirlani Tyagi.
Asha: Definitely Shruti Kanwar, then Jia Mustafa... the other 2 are good friends and Ankita is a sweet person.
Raj: Rank in order your bonding with these male actors: Shakti Arora, Karan Wahi, Karan Sharma and Ankit Narang
Asha: Ankit Narang, as we are very close, Karan Sharma, we are from the same place and hometown Karan Wahi and Shakti.
Raj: Finally the fans want to hear something in your iconic childish voice.
Asha: That's how I speak, that comes naturally. I'm the youngest in my family and I'm pampered and Rithvik also pampers me, so that comes naturally.
Raj: Asha, before you go, we gave an opportunity to one of your fans to talk to you via phone. It's Vaishali from the USA.
Asha: Is that Vashaila Maheshwari
Vaishali: Yes yes it is.
Vaishali: On behalf of all AshVik fans, we love you so much. Our love and respect we have for you, no words can describe it. You are so sweet and we love you. And also in your NB journey, you are spectacular. You are no less than Rithvik. We will make sure you win the NB trophy!
Asha: Its only cause of you guys we have reached here... only because of your love.
Raj thanked Asha for being on and Asha thanked him for having her.