Kishwer Merchant: I don't watch Indian TV shows at all: While actress Kishwer S Merchantt is a popular face on Indian television, the actress herself doesn't watch Indian TV shows. The outspoken Kishwer was in Vadodara to inaugurate a store some time back. She is currently in news as she is part of Bigg Boss season 9. She says, "I do not watch Indian TV shows at all and prefer watching Western TV shows. Their TV shows are at a different level altogether. I wish we had more Indian shows that told real stories. Makers are skeptical because they are not sure how well experimental shows will be received." Excerpts:
You have done quite a few negative roles in the past. Did you ever feel typecast in the industry?
Oh yes, there was this phase when producers probably thought, 'Achcha negative character hai, toh Kishwer ko bula lo, woh saree aur backless blouse wale look mein achche se role kar legi.' But now, I am happy that I am getting different kinds of roles.
You have done quite a few shows with Ekta Kapoor. How is she to work with?
I am a big admirer of Ekta. She is a wonderful human and whatever she has achieved is very commendable.
It must help that you and your boyfriend (Suyyash Rai, currently her housemate in Bigg Boss 9 too) are from the same industry?
Yes, we discuss each other's work a lot. While we have worked together in music videos, it's for the first time that someone from the television industry has offered us to work together for a project. It will be great fun.
Any plans of tying the knot this year?
Marriage is on the cards, but not right now. I may get married next year.
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