Drashti Dhami: My break after 'Madhubala' was the best time for me to get married

TV actress Drashti Dhami talks about why she chose to get married after Madhubala... went off air, and why she wants Sanaya Irani to win 'Jhalak'.
TV’s Madhubala aka Drashti Dhami is back on the small screen with the show 'Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani', which is set in the pre-Independence era. The actress spoke to us about her break after 'Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon' went off air, her married life, and why her hosting stint with 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' was short-lived.
I am working on my Hindi diction for this show
There was a lot more for the creative team to do than us in this show. They had been doing the research for a long time. I underwent a lot of costume trials and we experimented with many hairdos before finalizing my look for the show. What I get stuck with are the Hindi words. I am not very good with the Hindi numerals, so I am working on that. Honestly, I wasn’t approached for any other show after 'Madhubala' went off air. For 'Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani', within just 15 minutes I decided that I want to do this show. It just looked like a different, larger-than-life show. So, I gave it my nod.
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I wanted time for my wedding, so I chose the time after 'Madhubala'
I think I have had my share of holidays, so I wanted to get back to TV. I had always wanted time for my wedding. I wanted to enjoy that phase of going shopping, chilling with my mother and spending time with his family too. I didn’t want to do everything in a rush. I am that person who’s obsessed with clothes. I needed time to do everything. I don’t like it if someone goes and buys a handkerchief for me. I am glad I decided to get married after Madhubala went off air. Even after getting married, I got the time to adjust with my new family.
I didn’t enjoy hosting 'Jhalak'
Every actor can’t be a host and vice-versa. I tried to give my best to Jhalak, but somehow, it didn’t work out for me. I didn’t enjoy it. I was even a bit upset with the fact that I couldn’t pull it off, but it didn’t take me long to get over it. It gets difficult to perform when you yourself aren’t liking it. Even doing a daily soap involves working for long, taxing hours. And I had been doing the show for two years, but that never bored me. My hosting stint got me bored. If I get an opportunity to host again, I will definitely give it a try, because I might get better at it and even start enjoying it.
I am rooting for Sanaya to win 'Jhalak…'
Vivian (Drashti’s co-star from Madhubala) and Sanaya (Irani, Drashti’s best friend), both have a huge fan following. My loyalties are with Sanaya. She is my closest friend and I am going to get everyone to vote for her. The competition is really tough because there are many strong dancers, who are professional and trained. I speak to Sanaya every single day. We are similar in many ways. We both get nervous but she tends to freak out more often. I keep calming her down and I am sure by the last week of the show, she will be the best.
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