"I admire Rani Mukherjee the most" - Nikita Anand 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, October 6, 2007 - 12:14 IST
Grace and beauty are the synonyms to this model turned actor Nikita Anand. Nikita faced the camera for the first time in Vikram Bhatt’s Life
Mein Kabhie Kabhiee. However, she certainly seems to be pulling it off with her Dil Dosti etc directed by Manish Tiwary.
Nikita Anand’s Dil Dosti etc which hit the screens last Friday also stars Sheryas Talpade, Imaad Shah, Smriti Mishra, Ishita Sharma and
Dinesh Kumar.
Nikita Anand was live on IndiaFM's Celebrity Chat, where she interacted with his fans. Here are some excerpts from the same.
Mayra: Hi nikita, howz you I am Mayra from Belgium.
Nikita Anand: Hi Mayra.
Fenil Seta: If Yash Chopra and Steven Spielberg offer you a film on the same day and the dates for both the films are clashing, which
one will you choose??
Nikita Anand: Fenil, I’d decide this on the basis of a role offered to me.
| Fenil Seta: If Yash Chopra and Steven Spielberg offer you a film
on the same day and the dates for both the films are clashing, which one will you choose??
Nikita Anand: “Fenil, I’d decide this on the basis of a role offered to me”. |
Sonal: Hi Nikita, how was the first experience working in Bollywood?
Nikita Anand: Hi Sonal, it’s been a great experience so far.
Fenil Seta: Hi Nikita, this is FENIL. Who is better as a person-Imaad or Shreyas?
Nikita Anand: Hi fenil, Both Imaad and Shreyas are good people to work with. Both are very friendly.
Jabz: how was it working with Prakash Jha?
Nikita Anand: Jabz, I had a good experience working with Prakash Jha, he is an excellent filmmaker.
| Jabz: how was it working with Prakash Jha?
Nikita Anand: Jabz, I had a good experience with Prakash Jha, he is an excellent filmmaker. |
Sonal: what are your next upcoming films?
Nikita Anand: Sonal, I’ve not signed any other films yet and hence want to wait and see what response I get from “Dil Dosti etc”.
Kano: how was the experience with Manish tiwary?
Nikita Anand: Hi Kano, It was a good experience working with Manish Tiwary, he's a good director.
Sonal: I wish u definitely get good success!!!.
Nikita Anand: Thanks!! Sonal.
Kano: Tell something about your role in the movie?
Nikita Anand: Kano, I played the role of a girl from a rich background and Imaad, Shreyas and me are in the same college.
Mayra: Niki dear, please tell me, what are your hobbies?
Nikita Anand: Mayra, I like reading, traveling, and music.
Manesh: Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii NIKITA, U LOOK SOoooooooo Beautiful.
Nikita Anand: Hi Manesh, Thanks for the compliment.
Ashu: can u tell me something about your emerging movies?
Nikita Anand: hi Ashu, I’ve not signed any other films yet?
Kano: Dear Nikita, in the future what short of a role would u prefer to do?
Nikita Anand: Kano, I’d love to do a film that dates back to the 1950's - 60's memories.
| Kano: Dear Nikita, in the future, what short of role would u
prefer to do?
Nikita Anand: Kano, I’d love to do a film that dates back to the 1950's - 60's memories. |
Mayra: Who is your favorite Hollywood actor?
Nikita Anand: Mayra, my favorite Hollywood actor is Orlando Bloom.
Aki: hi Nikita, is a beauty like you with pink cheeks and rosy lips, still single?
Nikita Anand: Hi Aki, why do you want to know?!!!
| jabz : please tell me about your memories of the Miss India
experience?
Nikita Anand: Jabz, The Miss India experience was fantastic. Had long one-month training, which was worth it. I made some friends, met many
experts, learnt a lot, won the title and got loads of opportunities. |
Mayra: Have you watched the Indo-Pak final match?
Nikita Anand: Mayra, I did watch the Indio- Pak 20-20 final. And I loved it. It was quite an exciting match.
Rio: what is Dil Dosti etc film, all about?
Nikita Anand: Hey Rio, Dil Dosti etc is a film about 5 characters which talks of today’s youth and their perceptions.
Jabz: I know coming from a modeling background everyone talks about your looks rather than acting, does it bothers you?
Nikita Anand: jabz, it doesn’t bother me at all. In fact, it is nice when people appreciate and compliment my looks.
| Jabz: I know coming from a modeling background everyone
talks about your looks rather than acting, does it bothers you?
Nikita Anand: jabz, it does not bother me at all. In fact, it is nice when people appreciate and compliment my looks.
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k16: Hi Nikita...what you are expecting from Dil Dosti etc?
Nikita Anand: Hi K16, I accept the film to do well, we've all put in a lot of hard work, so we all hope the film is appreciated.
Kano: Besides beauty, which ingredient is most essential for human being (female) and male?
Nikita Anand: Kano, I think its very important for a person to be a good human being
| Kano: Besides beauty, which ingredient is most essential for
human being (female) and male?
Nikita Anand: Kano, I think it is very important for a person to be a good human being. |
Kano: If male doesn't posses beauty then what should he need to have?
Nikita Anand: Kano, people don’t have to be beautiful or handsome. Its more important if they're good human beings.
Mayra: I think, u look nice and your film will be a hit.
Nikita Anand: Mayra, thank you so much for your good wishes.
Rahul: what are your expectations from Bollywood?
Nikita Anand: Hi Rahul, I try not to expect, but at the same time, I hope that film does well and is appreciated.
| Rahul: what are your expectations from Bollywood?
Nikita Anand: Hi Rahul, I try not to expect, but at the same time, I hope that film does well and is appreciated. |
Rahul: I must say one thing .........u looks damn b'ful...........
Nikita Anand: Thanks for the compliment, Rahal.
Bhamonline: Hey Nikita, I have been your fan since Miss India days! Tell us about other movies in your kitty?
Nikita Anand: Hi Bhamonline. I haven’t signed any films yet, waiting to see what response I get from Dil Dosti etc.
Neelaks: Do you wish to act with any of khan’s, if yes, whom with you?
Nikita Anand: Hi Neelaks. I’d love to work with Safi Ali Khan and SRK.
| Neelaks: Do you wish to act with any of khan’s, if yes, whom
with you?
Nikita Anand: Hi Neelaks. I’d love to work with Safi Ali Khan and SRK. |
Bhamonline: Dil Dosti seems to be a different and young movie and I’m sure shot watch it. Hope to see more of you in the future.
Nikita Anand: Thanks Bhamonline, Thanks for your good wishes.
Rahul: who is your favorite Aamir, SRK, or Salman?
Nikita Anand: Rahul, I prefer SRK.
| Rahul: who is your favorite Aamir, SRK or Salman?
Nikita Anand: Rahul, I prefer SRK. |
Sonal: who is in Bollywood, whom you admire most?
Nikita Anand: Sonal, I admire Rani Mukherjee the most.
Dosti etc: I believe you are heavily into gemming...what kind of exercise regimen do you follow?
Nikita Anand: Dil Dosti, I love working out, I do weights, yoga and cardio.
Jabz: whom do you consider the biggest threat amongst the new faces that are making their debut this year? Like Deepika Padukone,
Sonam etc.
Nikita Anand: Jabz, I don’t think anyone a threat to me. I just like to concentrate on my work without thinking about who else is doing
what.
| Jabz: whom do you consider the biggest threat amongst the
new faces that are making their debut this year? Like Deepika padukkone, sonam etc.
Nikita Anand: Jabz, I don’t think anyone a threat to me. I just like to concentrate on my work without thinking about who else is doing what.
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Kano: If you had not been an actor, than what would u be?
Nikita Anand: Kano, I would probably have been a doctor
Manesh: which movie will you watch first - Om Shanti Om or Saawariya?
Nikita Anand: Manesh, I will watch Saawariya.
Kano: Your toughest moment in the life?
Nikita Anand: Kano, my toughest moment so far has been just before winning the Miss India title, the one month rigorous training
that we had.
Dosti etc: what do you think of SRK's 6 pack abs?
Nikita Anand: Dosti etc, I can’t associate SRK wit 6 pack abs, he's too much of a romantic hero for me.
| Dosti etc: what do you think of SRK's 6 pack abs?
Nikita Anand: dosti etc, I can’t associate SRK wit 6 pack abs, he's too much of a romantic hero for me. |
Sager: Hello Nikita, Sager from NY here. Welcome to showbiz. What’s make you different than other newcomers?
Nikita Anand: Hi Sager, Thank you for welcoming me. My personality makes me different from other newcomers.
| Sager: Hello Nikita, Sager from NY here. Welcome to showbiz.
What makes you different from other newcomers?
Nikita Anand: Hi Sager, Thank you for welcoming me. My personality makes me different from other newcomers. |
Khatta: One actor you would like to co-start with?
Nikita Anand: Khatta, I’d like to work with Safi Ali Khan.
Neelaks: Ash or Sushmita whom you like?
Nikita Anand: Neelaks, I like Ash and Sushmit both.
Manesh: if you get offers from Hollywood, would you consider them?
Nikita Anand : Manesh, I would surely consider Hollywood roles.
Kiran: Whom do you like Hrithik or Shahrukh?
Nikita Anand: Kiran, It’s very tough to choose between the two.
Khatta: well, I should say you are absolutely stunning and would make a good pair with Safi. Good luck for your first film!.
Nikita Anand : Khatta, thank you for your kind words.
Sagar: How would you select your movies? Based on content or directors popularity?
Nikita Anand : Sagar, the script is most important and then the role length is huge, but not so important that even a small role can
work for you.
| Sagar: How would you select your movies? Based on content or
directors popularity?
Nikita Anand : Sagar, the script is most important and then the role length is huge, but not so important that even a small role can work for
you. |
jabz: who do you think is pretty Sonam Kapoor or Deppika padukone?
Nikita Anand: Jabz, I have met Deepika and she is good looking. But I haven’t met sonam, but she's pretty from what I can see in the
promos.
Kiran: ok Nikita...then tell me, who is the hottest hunk in Bollywood?
Nikita Anand: Kiran, the hottest hunk in bollywood is John Abraham.
| Kiran: ok Nikita...then tell me, who is the hottest hunk in
Bollywood?
Nikita Anand: Kiran, the hottest hunk in bollywood is John Abraham. |
jabz: Do you think, models can become good actors as well?
Nikita Anand: Jabz, what makes u ask me whether models can become good actors? There’s no reason to justify whether they can or
can’t be good actors.
kano: don’t you think our contemporary media is bringing lot of westernization?
Nikita Anand : kano, our entire country is becoming westernized, not just the media.
| kano: don’t you think our contemporary media is bringing lot of
westernization?
Nikita Anand : kano, our entire country is becoming westernized, not just the media. |
Kiran: ok Nikita...then tell me, who is the hottest hunk of Bollywood is?
Nikita Anand: Kiran, the hottest hunk in bollywood is John Abraham.
| Kiran: ok Nikita...then tell me, who is the hottest hunk of
Bollywood is?
Nikita Anand: kiran, the hottest hunk in bollywood is John Abraham. |
Jabz: what is your take on reality TV shows like big brother?
Nikita Anand: jabz, reality TV shows are okay, they work for some and don’t work for some.
Neelaks: Did your any of yours dream come true yet?
Nikita Anand: neelaks, any dream hasn’t come true yet.
Kano: what essence is necessary to be an actor par excellence?
Nikita Anand: Kano, to be able to get into character, that’s when you can be natural.
Jabz: Do you feel stressed as your film is about to release 2mmorow?
Nikita Anand: jabz, I’m not stressed, but anxious as to how the film will do.
Sweety: what are the pros/ cons of being famous?
Nikita Anand: sweety, pros are that one gets name, fame, money, and success. Cons are that your personal life does not really remain
personal.
| Sweety: what are the pros/ cons of being famous?
Nikita Anand: sweety, pros are that one gets name, fame, money and success. Cons are that your personal life does not really remain personal.
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jabz : is there a casting couch in the industry?
Nikita Anand: jabz, i haven’t experienced casting couch neither do I know someone who's gone through it, so i don’t know if its there
or not
kano: niki tell me, what's your name means?
Nikita Anand: Kano, Nikita is a Russian name that means leader.
Aishu: Nikita, who is your hot pic? Priyanka/Ash?
Nikita Anand: hi Aishu, my pick is Ash.
Aamir: okay I’m going, best of luck for your upcoming movie.
Nikita Anand: Hi Aamir, thank u so much for your good wishes.
Nikita Anand : Hi everyone. Thank u so much for your compliments and good wishes. It was great chatting with all of you. Please do
watch my film Dil Dosti etc, hope u like it.
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Subhash K. Jha speaks about Dil Dosti etc.
