Interview With Actress Delnaaz Irani

Versatile Actress Delnaaz Irani needs no introduction. Being part of the industry for more than a decade now, Delnaaz Irani has outshined in the various roles she portrayed to date.

She plays Goli Bua aka Kiran (Hero’s Aunt and Big Role) in the upcoming show 'Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey'

Tell us something about your character in the show 'Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey'?

Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey is a very ‘feel-good, ‘slice of a life’ kind of show. There are absolutely no negative characters in it.

It is an extremely sweet story of a joint family and my character on the show is called ‘Kiran’, a.k.a ‘Goli Bua’, who is the aunt of the kids in the family.

This is by far the most different as well as the most difficult role I’ve had to essay as even if it’s a fun show, it’s not an out-and-out comedy which is the genre that people have mostly watched me in.

Kiran is a teacher, who is an extremely strong-headed woman. She has her mind in place; also her heart.

She is the link between the elders and the younger ones in the family, being a friend and a confidant to the kids in it. People are going to see Delnaaz in a very different light this time and that utterly excites me.

Tell us about the various preparations that you have done for your character in the show?

Honestly, I haven’t really prepared to play Kiran. As Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey is a remake of a very popular Bengali show, many asked me to watch it in order to incorporate what my character should be like but I truly wanted to make this character my own and act it out my way.

Watching someone else would highly influence my ways and hence I wanted to avoid that and give the role my own dimensions as I am doing something like this for the first time.

I have definitely prepared for the look though. It is a very real show and a more real character so I have gone for a very minimalistic saree look, with straight long hair, minimal oxidized jewelry and extremely expressive kohled eyes.

I’ve finished the look with a big round red bindi which I think gives the whole look just the right amount of edge it needs.

Have you taken any particular inspiration for your character? If yes, then tell us why and how has it helped you portray your character?

I haven’t taken any particular inspiration but yes, I have definitely put in a few shades out of my own mother’s personality. She is a very strict parent.

Growing up I remember being scared of her but, she is also a very soft-hearted and loving person in general.

I would also like to add how Delnaaz and Goli Bua are almost alike. Just like Goli Bua, I am extremely pampered by my brothers.

My nieces and nephews are my friends but they also know where to draw the line with me. So it was quite simple to be Goli Bua in that regard.

 

How does it feel to bag such a pivotal role at this stage or age?

Of course, it feels great to bag such a pivotal role at this stage and age and I am extremely elated about this opportunity.

I am especially grateful to the production house for believing in me and getting me out of that bracket and image of a ‘comedy actor’. I am extremely thrilled to be a part of the show at this point in my career.

What do you want to achieve from this role as Kiran Bua in Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey?

I have forever been honest in my work and given my 100% to every role that I’ve essayed so far.

So I am not wanting to achieve anything essentially, except for more love and affection from my audience, fans, and well-wishers.

I am sure the public out there is going to fall in love with Kiran Bua and continue to shower the kind of love that they’ve always shown towards me.

Tell us about your bond with the other co-stars (Yesha Rughani, Manan Joshi & Mehul Nisar) on the sets of Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey?

I cannot even begin to explain how sweet our bond is. Not just me, Yesha, Manan, and Mehul but the whole cast is like a big family which is quite essential for a show like Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey.

It feels great to be working with youngsters who always ask about my experience in the industry.

I haven’t shot with Yesha yet but we hit it off since day one itself and of course, Manan and Mehul are the two naughty boys in the house and we’ve also recently begun shooting a few fun reels which I absolutely cannot wait to put out. It’s always such a happy vibe on the sets with a lot of food, fun, and laughs.

Tell us about your daily work and personal life routine?

Being the woman in the family, there is a lot of work that happens even post my shoot hours. And personally, I enjoy my walks, my meditation, and my yoga.

I am also very spiritual so my prayers are a must. On a week off, I relax at home and then meet up with friends along with Percy as I love socializing.

Shooting for 12-13 hours every day gets you quite drained but Percy (my Husband) and I always make sure to blow off some steam by catching up in between our daily schedules.

How do you manage to bring balance to your work and personal life?

I believe it is extremely important to maintain a balance between your personal and professional life. I do take my breaks.

I have never been a person who works for 30 days in a month. Even between shows or movies, I have always made sure I take a break before hopping onto another show and I have beautifully managed the balance since the past 30 years that I have been around in the industry. This balance keeps me going.

How does it feel to shoot in the new normal?

It has all gotten pretty normal these days. Though I for one am extremely particular about everybody wearing masks on the sets and sanitizing my room regularly.

I always have my wet tissues and soaps around me. Though now, the situation is much better with everybody being fully vaccinated but as it’s a workplace, I think it is essential to still follow all protocols as they were.

Do you still feel nervous before shooting a huge or important sequence?

Yes, I do. I think it is extremely good to have that nervous energy around right before shooting a huge sequence because if you are not, then you are extremely overconfident and nothing good has ever come out of being overconfident.

I like the butterflies in my stomach right before an important scene as that keeps me going and helps me do better.

How do you keep yourself positive and motivated during this trying phase?

I think you have to be in that kind of positive frame of mind in life in order to be positive and motivated through and through.

Luckily, I have surrounded myself with people who want to see me succeed and be happy and that helps immensely.

Also, I am a very happy person in general and love to generously spread it around as well.

Lastly, my God and my dad up there are forever showering their blessings on me which keeps me going.

What is your agenda for 2022?

My only agenda for the coming year is for Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey to be a massive blockbuster and from 2022, we manage to take it to 2023, so on and so forth.

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