Paresh B Mehta (MID-DAY; August 31, 2018)

mid- day catches up with the glam doll who stole a million hearts from day one of her debut film as an actress. Now she prepares to steal a million more, with her debut as a producer and actor of upcoming film DESI MAGIC.

How do you manage to look hot and hotter with every year passing by?
Well thank you for you lovely compliments. Firstly I don’t see myself as hot (Ameesha gives out a big laugh) and for this I need to thank my fans who think of me that way. I am so delighted with my fans who have loved me all throughout since the time I played a simple Gadar girl and then the innocent wife I played in Bhool Bhulaya opposite Akhshay Kumar to the times of my ‘Sexy lazy lamhe’ song.

How do you manage to play so well and look so apt for each character with so much ease whereas it surely seems difficult?
Well it isn’t so hard for me and I am sure it isn’t for other actors as well. Sometimes when you are blessed with certain features or looks where you can look sexy as well as the homely wife, then it certainly becomes a lot easier for sure. For instance, in Race 2, I played this bubbly girl and that was fun and I really loved being a part of that action thriller. Coming to your question – Yes playing the bubbly character was almost like me in real life but in the future as an actor I would like to venture out doing various roles where as an actor I can showcase my real talent to my fans. I promise them that I shall always good quality work like something I’ve always done in the past as well.

As an actress how does that feel to become a producer too?
It feels great and I cannot wait to showcase my first film as a producer and as an actor very soon. Desi Magic is my debut film as a producer and finally it is now around the corner. We would announce its release date very soon. My business partner Kuunal Goomer and myself have left no stone unturned to make sure that Desi Magic lives up to the expectations, specially considering the time it has taken. All I can say is very soon its trailer will be out and I pray and hope all the curiosity and questions generated around the film will be answered once my fans get to see a glimpse of the product we have created. As of now, all I can say is confidently that as first time producers we are very proud the way it has turned out!

What is the film Desi Magic about?
It isn’t a slapstick nor is it a serious content based film. Desi Magic is and out-n-out entertainer with family emotions, comedy, great music and romance. It will appeal to all kinds of audiences as it is a full on masala film

Your recent photo-shoot with ace photographer Subi Samuel has become the talk of the town.
I am pleasantly surprised that even the social media has taken great notice of my recent pics, with some of them commented as ‘Shocking loads’ (giggles). Thanks for your lovely compliment which Subi equally deserves as he has done a great job.

You been quite active on social media of late .. is that a intentional decision?
Well I wasn’t active until the last 15 months. But now I think social media is a wonderful way to reach out to your fans and interact with them and also at the same time if it is used constructively, it can be very knowledgeable as well in several ways.

Who do you think is currently the most handsome Bollywood hero?
For me it was and will always be Hrithik Roshan as I always feel no one can match his looks and his dedication as an actor, at the same time no one can beat the charming and classy personality of SRK. I have also worked with Salman in Yeh hai Jalwa and with Aamir Khan in Mangal Pandey, both of them are simply amazing actors and super human beings as well. And of course each of them is thoroughly professional.

What do you feel about the journey ahead for you? Where does it lead to?
It may sound funny but I think my journey has just begin (she says it with a big smile). In time to come I hope that I can deliver some great performances and hopefully make my fans proud and happy and of course to my God above all - because of whom I am here. I heartily thank my business partner Kuunal Goomer who is very much involved with me in every aspect of Desi Magic and its making. He is so meticulous and remains particular about every small detail. He remains firm on what he wants in the film and he makes sure he executes things the way he has imagined it to be.

How is it working with Mr Randhir Kapoor who is playing your on screen father in Desi Magic?
Randhir Kapoor Sir is a delight to work with and he is a great human being. I feel so lucky to have worked with him.

Finally, how was it working with Sahil Shroff who is your co- star in the film?
Saahil Shroff is a top model and has a class of his own. He has an awesome personality and remains our surprise factor in the film. I am sure that the audience will be charmed by his performance and hope his pairing opposite me will be appreciated as well.