A successful supermodel, a talented actress, winner of the famed Television reality show Big Boss last season and much more, Gauhar Khan is outspoken and daring — a trait not many dare to show off in tinsel town.
The damsel who is currently hosting an on-going TV music show called ‘India’s Raw Star’ was in city on Friday as the show-stopper at Mysore Fashion Week season one.
Star of Mysore caught up with the actress who set the ramp on fire with her allure as a show-stopper for city-based designer Jayanthi Ballal draped in a red hot Kancheevaram six-yard silk saree and jewellery by C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons. Excerpts…
by Venkatnag Sobers
SOM: Though a fabulous dancer and actress, you are not seen much in movies, why?
Gauhar Khan: It is not that I do not want to do movies but I don’t want to remain just a prop in the industry. I know I am a good actress as well as a dancer but I am waiting for an opportunity where someone will approach me for my talent as an actress. I did a good cameo in the movies Rocket Singh – Salesman of the year and Ishaqzaade and I am happy with my roles in them. I hope to do a lot of good movies in the future.
SOM: What do you have to say about the Mysore Fashion Week?
Gauhar: It is really fabulous that the fashion sense is spreading across the country and has also started making its impact on Mysore. This being the first season of Mysore Fashion Week, the organisers, I must say, have put up a fabulous show. The collections presented have been wonderful and the show was a visual treat. I must also say that the show is on par with other fashion shows held at various metropolitan cities in the country.
SOM: Given a chance would you visit Mysore again and what did you like the most in Mysore?
Gauhar: Yes definitely. I really wish to come back to Mysore sometime in the future. The next time I visit Mysore it will be on a holiday to see the tourist spots in and around the city. I also wish to travel towards Ooty which is one of my favourite places. Initially I was worried about driving down to Mysore from Bangalore but it was not too bad. But then once in Mysore, the awesome weather made it delight to stay here.
By the way, I loved the Mysore Pak a lot. I had tasted it when I was a child and hadn’t liked it then. But before I left my mom asked me to taste the sweet. I did earlier today and loved it. Now I am taking a Mysore Pak parcel back home for my mother.
SOM: How has Bigg Boss helped you build your personality?
Gauhar: The show really helped me a lot in building my confidence. I got to experience a new life while inside there. I also made a lot of new friends which has proved good for me.
SOM: Your fashion statement?
Gauhar: I don’t make any fashion statements. I am comfortable wearing whatever I want to. Be it jeans or paijamas or anything else, it has to suit the person and the person has to be comfortable in them. That is a statement in itself.
SOM: What was your reaction when you heard you would be wearing a saree for the show?
Gauhar: I love wearing sarees. It is our culture; the beautiful Indian traditional costume. Once I came and saw the saree, I was awestruck and I loved the blouse designed by Jayanthi Ballal. The design on the Kancheeveram saree by her is also different. I also loved the antique jewellery designed by the C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons which I wore with my attire. It was fabulous.
SOM: Having been hosting India’s Raw Stars, what do you have to say about the budding young singers?
Gauhar: There is no dearth of talented singers today. Each of them on the show is talented and good in his/her own way. The participants have been doing great. We have just completed three weeks of shooting and working with ‘Star Plus’ and Yo Yo Honey Singh has been a wonderful experience.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Feature Articles / September 07th, 2014