Your Chak De character: I play Rani, from Jharkhand. She is backward in terms of education and financial status. This influences the attitude of those around her, even though she is a good hockey player.

Life after Chak De: Life has changed for the better. I moved to Mumbai in 2006 and within three months, Chak De happened. The response to the film was so unexpected and amazing.

My next film, Saas Bahu Aur Sensex, will release in September. Warner Bros is involved with the project, and is directed by Shona Urvashi. I'm also doing Wedding Album, a play directed by Lilette Dubey and written by Garish Karnad.

I have been acting for about 10 years. I was in Deepa Mehta's Water as well. Earlier, I was doing only theatre. Now, I want to try a wider canvas.

If someone recognised me on the streets, they would yell out 'Chak de!' At times they asked me to talk to their friends over the phone. Once, I was late for an audition and so took a train, as that's the fastest mode of transport. A college girl recognised me and yelled that I'm from Chak De. After that, everyone just kept staring at me.

Are you in touch with SRK and rest of the hockey team? I'm in touch with all the girls. We meet up at parties.

Also See: When SRK danced with the Chak De girls!

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