Shilpa Shukla (Bindya Naik)
Her Chak De character: I've seen Chak De 14 times and everytime I feel Bindya changes a bit. She's the best player of the team and pretty much a go-getter. It's implied she'd do absolutely anything for what she wants but I think Bindya is true sportsperson and a true Indian.
Life after Chak De: I have a better understanding of the way things work.
I am one of the leads in the film, Junction along with Abhay Deol and Vidya Malvade. The film is taking a little while but it's on its way. I've done White Popcorn Production's Mumbai Mast Kalander, which is a clean madcap comedy. I played a hairdresser. Then I'm doing UTV Spot Boy's Season Greetings, directed by Vicky Chopra. I'm working with Tabu. I just love her and I'm so lucky to work with her.
After Chak De, I was getting negative roles. I turned them down. People have suddenly released that I can be sweet. So I'm glad I waited. I'm getting better scripts now.
It was crazy earlier. Fans would mob us at certain venues and events. But I'm very thankful for the fans, who have been so appreciative of the film and my performance in it.
Are you in touch with SRK and rest of the hockey team? I meet most of them for coffee or at parties. Tanya has just moved to Mumbai. We recently met Shah Rukh at the Zee Awards show.
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