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It is very rare that one comes across a frank actress; Jyoti Makkar is one such young and peppy actress to chat with. Chand from Star One's Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan has her track increasing now. Once a prop amongst other sisters and a foil for Krishna; Chand has now carved a niche for herself in the huge clan. Here's a tte--tte with Jyoti to find her opinion on her daily soap.

The story features a speculative love triangle as Chand has her heart set on Parth aka Gautam Rode. However she is forced into a marriage of compromise with Waqar Sheikh. During the trial of her brother Nirvaan she has had some really strong scenes to enact.

But Jyoti believes the track is going a little slow. When asked whose character she would like to essay if not hers, she says frankly, "I think all of them are just in their casting, sometimes I feel I should play Veera…Savyli is a very good character….for a change I want to play the blind Koyel."

But she soon gets back to reality, "My character Chand is a good, sacrificing, ideal daughter. I was earlier in the shadow of Krishna and but now I have an identity of my own. I can do things for my family. So right now I like my role the most!"

What drove her to become a TV actress? "What I like about this medium is that whenever you switch on the TV, you are there. I actually prefer daily soaps over films. In theatres people come to watch you; but in a soap, irrespective of whether they like it or not, you are there! So you have to check me out." Quite a self-assertive closure!

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Reserved is her middle name. Krishna aka Gauri Nirgudkar from Star One's Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan is probably in the league of the top 'politically correct' actors I have encountered. The polite and low profile lady voices that she is in the field courtesy destiny.

Krishna, who plays the lead in this late night daily, is not star struck or in awe of her public image. The fragile damsel's day begins with shoots, naps in interims and later on her way back home; very unlike her on-screen character Krishna who would twist an arm to get her job done.

As I gather my questions, I am well prepared for her "No Comments". We commence with…so how does she like herself in this avatar? "I enjoy playing the backbone of the family. I like that aspect of Krishna. I have a romantic track with Parth (Gautam Rhode)".

That's all that I can get from her about her role and the show,she doesn't tell me is anything apart from being the protagonist.As per her current track she is alleged to have all screen space with the budding love triangle (Parth-Krishna-Karan) going full throttle.

We move on to talk about something more informal than the show. Say what would she be if not an actress? With that question her co-stars split with laughter. She voices, "Chemistry professor', she explains, "My mother is a chemistry professor, I graduated in the same stream and I really love the subject." So does she miss her teaching career? "Not quite. I tutor my sister so that ways I satisfy my urge. I don't plan anything in life, like acting wasn't. There's never a seclect agenda to my life or my chosen profession."

Her co-star adds, "When we first found it, I was amazed! You know between shots, actors surf the net, watch po*n or chat but I caught her checking up on chemistry formulae. We have gotten used to it and now even we enjoy it with her."

Being a hard-core Maharastrian, we'd like to know her take on the Marathi T.V industry? "Well, I still think that they are rich in content as compared to an average Hindi soap on the small screen."

That is not all; the lady has an award winning Marathi Film to her merit, Uttrayan where she plays Neena Kulkarni in her young age.Once an actor does a movie it is often assumed that they would not step into the television industry, however Gauri contests that, "For me, nothing comes planned. So I go with the flow. I am not specific about T.V or films. It's important that I enjoy what I do."

It is rumoured that she has been offered a bag of new shows but refused to take up any. She explains her reason for doing just one show. "I can't work like my co-stars, they run from one set to another, work in shifts, manage dates etc… I can't slog. I do only one thing at a time. Right now, I have all the time for Betiyaan Apani Ya Paraya Dhan. Nothing else."

Now that's what we call commitment.

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Every summer the temperatures rise a few Celsius higher, the heat often takes a toll on our physique, skin and hair! But stars need to keep away from fatigue and look fresh even in the midst of heavy make-up, burning lights and humid shoot locations. We check on preventive measures our T.V celebs use to beat the blazing ball of fire!

Shaleen Bhanot :

I take bath twice if not thrice every day, just like kids do, just like kids do! There is nothing like a cold shower… it feels like a blessing in summers. I drink lots of Nariyal pani and keep my attitude cool- a hot head on a hot afternoon is not welcomed at all. When I am not shooting, I sit in my vanity van all the time. I avoid eating hot spicy stuff as it spoils your skin and makes one feel uneasy as spice often generates heat in the body. I do drink a lot of water and avoid roaming around in the sun, the less the exposure the better chances are of getting rid of the tan.

Smita Bansal :

I have a migraine problem so I have to be extra careful during summers to combat the Mumbai heat. I try not to stay empty stomach, as it could take a toll on my health. I thrive on fruits, be it apples or oranges and I drink water like a fish. Often when I am stressed and tired I gulp down a glass of flavoured Glucose. Best way to ward off the heat is to distract oneself from the weather conditions; I often concentrate on the company I am in, than worry about how hot it is outside! Now of course most indoor sets are air conditioned, so it's comfortable but in case of an odd outdoor shoot, exposure to sun and dust is unavoidable, so the distraction tip comes handy.

Monaz :

The best remedy to save the skin from sun damage is to apply sunscreen regularly. I drink litres of water. I don't avoid any specific food items just because it's summer time, it doesn't affect my digestive system! I drink lots of fluids to flush out all the acidic content in the body which rises in the season. I avoid colas as they are empty calories, and felicitate bloating and do not really quench thirst. I wash my face regularly and am even very particular about hair wash. In summers hair often accumulates sweat and becomes sticky, it's important to wash your hair everyday to feel fresh and smell good. In case of an on-location shoot one is helpless and has to bear the brunt, its best to drink Nimbu Pani in such situations.

Munisha Khatwani :

I try and stay indoors as far as possible, it's best to prevent than search for cures later! I take a cold water shower thrice a day. Keeping bottles of iced tea, diet coke, sweet lassi and Glucon D orange flavour often come handy. I carry all the refreshers in my ice-box whenever I am out shooting. I stay put in my vanity van between shoots.

Lataa Sabarwal :

The only way to prevent dehydration in summers is to drink lots of water, nimbu pani and vegetable juices. Often when I am driving, I wear a white full sleeves shirt, big dark shades to prevent dark shadows and a thin scarf to cover my hair and head from the soaring heat. According to me, colas and spicy food should be completely avoided. I eat and drink everything fresh to beat the Mumbai heat; stale food makes you bloat and burp.

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