Showing posts with label Tehseen Poonawalla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tehseen Poonawalla. Show all posts
BT Exclusive: I’m not entering politics for fame or money-Kamya Panjabi
7:59 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; October 27, 2021)
She has been one of the popular faces on TV in the last two decades. Now, Kamya Panjabi is all set to don a new hat in real life. Yesterday, we exclusively told you that the actress is getting into politics and she has joined the Congress Party. We reached out to Kamya, who spoke to us about her decision and future plans. Excerpts:
What prompted you to join politics?
It had been on my mind for many years. Even when I was at the peak of my TV career, I was certain that I wanted to join politics in the future. When my show Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki ended in September, I started working on what I had envisioned for myself. Tehseen Poonawalla, whom I met on Bigg Boss 13 (she made an appearance on the show as a celebrity guest), learnt about my political aspirations. He realised that I had the potential and guided me through it. I want to serve my country and work on causes I strongly feel for. Besides other things, I want to focus on women empowerment and help those who suffer domestic violence in our country. I, too, have suffered silently in the past for many years. The desire to join politics stems from a strong cause. I am not hungry for power, I just want to work.
Does that mean you will be moving to Delhi? Your husband Shalabh Dang is based there...
At the moment, I will be working out of Mumbai. But I am open to everything. My aim is to do good work. My husband is extremely supportive, be it acting or now politics. Chaahe Mumbai ho, Delhi ho ya UP ho, I am willing to cover the length and breadth of the country wherever I am required.
Do you plan to quit acting?
Acting is my first love and I will continue to do it. I will balance the two and divide my time. I have seen lead actors of my shows go on leave for eight days at a stretch, but the work doesn’t suffer. When I join a show, I will inform my producers of my responsibilities and I am sure that they will be happy to adjust. Having said that, if it’s required of me, I will enter politics full time. For me, it’s not just about being a face, I will walk the talk. My actions will speak louder than words.
There have been actors in the past who’ve joined politics, but things didn’t work out for them. What do you have to say about that?
It’s not that I am clueless and have decided to join politics for fun. I have done my homework and am very clear about my goals. I am not here to make money or achieve power and fame. Woh mujhe TV mein bahut mila hai. I am here to work. Let’s leave everything to time. Everyone knows that main jo kar sakti hoon wohi bolti hoon aur jo bolti hoon woh karke bhi dikhaati hoon.
How will the BJP manage without me?-Tehseen Poonawalla
8:21 AM
Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla, who is on news debates every other day, asks as he enters reality show
Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 2, 2019)
The ongoing season of Salman Khan’s reality show Bigg Boss is gearing up for a first-of-a-kind, four-week finale, after which it welcomes the first set of wildcard contestants. Six new celebrities are scheduled to enter the house this weekend, including political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla.
The 13th season of the controversial reality show has been in the news for the attitude and language on display from the contestants and Tehseen believes that he is the new perspective that the show requires.
Asserting that he is entering the show to win, he says, “I have views on everything, and I share them anyhow, the only difference here is that I am getting paid for doing it.” When asked if he will be pitted against YouTube star Hindustani Bhau, who identifies himself as a champion of Hindutva, Tehseen shoots back, “Who is he?”
He goes on to add that he is not aware of other housemates and doesn’t intend to focus on them. “I know only one person who is entering the game and that is me, I don’t focus on the rest.” Tehseen does share that he is a “die-hard” fan of the show’s host. “His Prem from Maine Pyar Kiya is my favourite. Every kid wanted to be Salman Khan back then,” he reminisces. Ask him how the Left Wing is going to manage on the news channels in his absence and he is quick to respond, “I think the question is how will the BJP manage without me.”
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