Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’s Rachana and Gunjan get chatty!
Mahima Makhwala (Rachana) and Roopal Tyagi (Gunjan) jabber away about their roles, likes and dislikes
Zee TV’s new show Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke stars two relatively fresh faces – Mahima Makhwala and Roopal Tyagi – in the lead roles. Producer Neelima Bajaj explained that they took this decision as the show is about two teenagers Rachana and Gunjan, and established actors are older. “New faces also come without baggage,” she said. We thought that meant they also come without any experience giving interviews. Instead both Mahima and Roopal were as chatty as any of their more experienced colleagues. They smiled, giggled and simply sailed through every question – uncomfortable or not – spouting clichés with the ease of veterans. Here’s what they had to say:
How similar is the real you to your character?
Mahima: I am the same as Rachana: simple, sweet, sanskaari (traditional) and sharmilee (shy). But I am not as sharmilee as Rachana and don’t get scared of small things as much as Rachana does – she is scared of even dogs! I talk a lot, but Rachana is very quiet. I have to really control myself.
Roopal: Gunjan is a spoilt brat, totally pampered and happy go lucky. I am not so chirpy. I am more serious and mature.
How did you bond with each other off screen?
Mahima: She is as sweet as me. We didn’t have any problem bonding.
Roopal: When someone is on the same level as you are, it’s easy to talk and get along.
Are you studying?
Mahima: I am in junior college, in the commerce stream. I am doing it via correspondence.
Roopal: I am doing my B.Com via correspondence.
Do you miss the life other teenagers, who are not in the industry have? Like going to college?
Mahima: Sometimes I miss going to college and having fun.
Roopal: That’s the good thing about the show. I get to do everything that I missed doing.
How old are you?
Mahima: I am 16 years old
Roopal: I won’t tell you! I am not even going to tell you which year of B.Com I am in!
This is the first time you are playing lead roles, but you have worked earlier too…
Mahima: I was in Std IV when I did Mohe Rang De on Colors. I’ve done Jhansi Ki Rani on Zee, Balika Vadhu on Colors, Aahat and CID on Sony and several advertisements. I’ve also worked with Himesh Reshammiya in Kajraare.
Roopal: I’ve been assisting Pony Verma on several films by Priyan sir (Priyadarshan). I’ve worked on all his films from Chupke Chupke to Bhool Bhulaiyya. But then I realised, I prefer to be in front of the camera. I was in Hamari Betiyon Ka Vivaah on Zee and in Dil Mil Gaye on Star One.
What about your family?
Mahima: My mother is a single mom. My dad passed away when I was six months old. She was always interested in acting and that’s how I entered this field. No, I have not bought her any gift from my money. Whatever I give will be less, but I have given her lots of love!
Roopal: My parents are in Bangalore. They come sometimes to visit me.
First Published: 11.00 AM IST 05.31.2012
Gayakavada anusha
Posted at 12:23 PM on September 25, 2012
I’m also teenager. . . i like dis serial too much i can’t tell in words. . . Gunjan looks very quiet my friends are told to me i look like gunjan. . . When they are telling like dat. . . I felt very happy. . . . Rachana aslo soo sweet. . . . .
Kunal
Posted at 10:26 PM on September 15, 2012
My girl friend looks like as same as u.I want to became your friend plz call me-09583082555
Kunal
Posted at 10:18 PM on September 15, 2012
Rachna i just want to tell u that my girl friend is also like you very innocent,shy,traditional and i like your eye very much.I Love You
Sujata
Posted at 10:21 PM on September 15, 2012
I Love You
Radhe
Posted at 8:20 PM on September 14, 2012
Hi ..rachana … I am inspire wd u nd ur Role in dis serial … I like u too nd Aapki teeth Jo thodi nikli h.. Its improve ur beauties…that’s why 1st i m watching Serial…
Abhishek
Posted at 8:10 PM on September 14, 2012
hiiiiiiiii………
Roopal Hw r u .?
Suman Acharya
Posted at 5:31 PM on September 14, 2012
I want to be frend of gunjan&rachana,will you
ananya
Posted at 12:27 AM on March 23, 2013
hi how r u????
Suman Acharya
Posted at 5:26 PM on September 14, 2012
I like this serioul very much.In this serioul all of the actor are talent. I like gunjan&rachana.
kaif
Posted at 12:18 AM on September 14, 2012
gujan u so cute i love u smile u are lovely girl go ahead
rachna i like u shy and u r so cute same to u
kaif
Posted at 12:10 AM on September 14, 2012
u so cute gujan i love u smile u are lovely girl go ahead
Yashan
Posted at 3:40 PM on September 10, 2012
Gujan I like u very very much n I want to be ur friend bt itz nat possible …
1st time in my life Ihave started watching any ciriyel just becoz of u …I’m a big fan of urs
Sneha
Posted at 2:23 PM on September 10, 2012
Zee tv ka sabse aachaa ciriyel sapne suhane larakpan ke
PRIYANKANA MANDAL
Posted at 7:52 PM on September 7, 2012
GUNJAN(Rupal) your smile is sooooocute. And also rachna you also soooooooooooo cute.
Jitul J
Posted at 3:36 PM on September 1, 2012
I luv u my dr swthrt Roopal Tyagi (Gunjan) ,,,
ooooooooommmmmmaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh
Ameen
Posted at 11:40 PM on August 30, 2012
U luk stunning gunjan..luv ur evry xprsns nd ur smile…kp smiling…dtz coz of nly u i strtd watchin one n nly ur serial..
Neha
Posted at 8:09 PM on August 30, 2012
Nd gunjan cn u pls loose some weight
riya
Posted at 7:33 PM on September 13, 2012
hiniha
tumkasaho
Meia
Posted at 8:07 PM on August 30, 2012
Rachna nids a makeovr fo gods sake,y hr luk is so behenji type
ANANT
Posted at 5:31 PM on August 27, 2012
gunjan(rupal)m yr very huge fan of u
i like yr attitude ……. I like yr smile nd dimple
Shambhavi
Posted at 1:25 AM on August 26, 2012
Gujan u r soooooooooo beautiful and sweet I really want to meet with u in preasent or future but promise we meet
jeeny
Posted at 2:44 PM on August 25, 2012
what is dolly real name …
komal gupta
Posted at 3:46 PM on August 23, 2012
mahima is my friend.Iam 1 years elder to her.I am very happy to see her on Television .I have never left her any show.Keep similing mahima and god bless you.
ranveer
Posted at 3:44 AM on August 18, 2012
gunjan series is getting all interested i jus luv it the way it is good luck
ranveer
Posted at 3:47 AM on August 18, 2012
gujan and mynak suits one another they r a gud couple
leader zany
Posted at 7:54 PM on August 16, 2012
How d hell he kissed u rupal…. :/ u r mine
KIRAN
Posted at 12:18 PM on August 15, 2012
I LYK DS SERIAL………………… GUNJAN’S ACTING & RACHNA’S INNOC3NTY V MUCH…………
shweta
Posted at 2:04 PM on August 7, 2012
i like gunjan i mean roople u r like barbie doll
shweta
Posted at 2:03 PM on August 7, 2012
i like it