"Virginity is a non issue and just much ado about a bit of tissue"

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"Virginity is a non issue and just much ado about a bit of tissue"

POONAM KAREKAR GOVEKAR tells JYOTHI VENKATESH

 

According to the grapevine, Poonam Karekar Govekar who is the Tourism brand ambassador for Mrs Asia Universe is likely to be one of the contestants of the forthcoming Bigg Boss 14 by Endemol. The other expected contestants are Karan Kundra, Aalisha Panwar and Jasmin Bhasin among others. Gossip also has that the location for Bigg Boss 14 may be shifted to a remote, yet lovely and picturesque resort in South Goa, which may be redesigned as the Bigg Boss house this year. In this exclusive e mail interview, POONAM KAREKAR GOVEKAR tells JYOTHI VENHKATESH that since self respect is very important for her , she has lost many assignments because she did not succumb to the casting couch. 

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What do you think of the corona virus which is affecting every one today? What are the precautions that you would like to suggest to overcome the dreaded disease?

I am not a medical expert and I would only recommend or suggest we do everything that the government and municipal authorities ask or instruct us to do from time to time.  We must take all precautions and we must ensure that we do not expose ourselves to infection of any sort.

 

Why do you think you have been picked to be part of Bigg Boss 14 this year? What is your opinion of Bigg Boss 14? What is your strategy to survive in the Bigg Boss 14?

Like you know very well, I am not at all allowed to speak to the press and media regarding Bigg Boss 14. So my answer is no comments.

 

How would you describe yourself as a person?

Very happy go lucky, down to earth, always keen to try something new as a challenge. I am a very positive, caring mother, who believes in according great respect to parents and elders, and also is God fearing and religious.

 

If you are marooned in an island where there is no human being, with whom you would love to spend the entire night?

If I am allowed to tag my daughter along with me, then I would spend every second with her. Or else, instead of spending the night with another guy, I’d spend it with the stars up above and meditating on God the Supreme being.

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If a man calls you sexy on the road, would you consider it as a compliment to you or would you get offended?

I would feel offended because he is a total stranger and the word sexy is according to me feminist. If he used the words beautiful or gorgeous then I would say thank you.

 

What kind of a man will put you off in general?

Loud mouth, egoistic, arrogant, money minded, MCP kinds definitely put me off.

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Are you open to act in TV serials or web series which are becoming more and more vulgar of late as there is no censorship?

I want to act in web series but will not stoop to the level of doing vulgar or over bold scenes.

 

Are you scared of the syndrome of the casting couch in the film industry? If you have faced it, how did you tackle the embarrassing situation?

Yes. I have faced it. I am not scared as I know how to handle such situations. I am very direct and extremely clear in such matters.  My self respect is very important for me. I have lost many assignments because of that.

 

Do you think it is fair to judge a girl on the basis of her complexion?

It is definitely not at all fair to pass judgment on the basis of a girl’s complexion.

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To what extent do you believe in destiny? Do you think luck is just an excuse to those who lack talent?

Destiny is very important. It does matter.  Luck, fate and destiny are all real.  At the same time, I am of the opinion that definitely hard work and talent play an equally important part towards achieving success.

 

What is your viewpoint on gays and lesbians?

My answer to this question is “Each one to his or her own”. I respect each and every individual and human being irrespective of the gender that he or she belongs to.

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Will you be ready to play the role of a lesbian if you are offered a role in a film or a web series?

It all depends on script, director, production house and lastly the other star cast too.

 

How important is virginity today for a young woman?

It's a non issue. It is just much ado about a bit of tissue

 

Who are your favorite actors and actresses in Bollywood?

Among the actors, my favorites are Salman Khan, Ranbir Singh, Akshay Kumar and Nawazuddin Siddique. And among the actresses, I’d single out as my favorites Kajal, Madhuri Dixit,  Sonakshi Sinha and Deepika Padukone..

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How keen are you in acting? Which are the filmmakers in your wish list?

It's been my dream since a very young age. I am open to working with all the talented directors. However, I do not want to name any individuals in particular at this stage.

 

Which are your forthcoming projects?

A south film, one English crossover film and of course the feature film on our late CM of Goa, Shri Manohar Bhai Parrikar.

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What are the preparations that you are undergoing to fit your part in the biopic?
I have already started learning kickboxing and martial arts for the last one month. I am learning the basics of martial arts and also horse riding from my personal trainer. I am exercising rigorously every day and working out for at least 4 to 5 hours each day. It is a tough task as I have to pick up everything in 2 months as my film is slated to go on the floors from August and we are practicing for 4 to 5 hours every day, as the rehearsals have also begun.

 

Go on!

I have also started on a watermelon pulp diet which helps me in losing weight effectively

 

Can you tell me something about the film on Shri Manohar Parrikar and your role in it?

The film is not a biopic as it has only been inspired by the late C.M and draws inspiration from the life of the veteran leader who succumbed to cancer a year ago. I play a Mapusa based Goan journalist who is the main protagonist of the film who had started her career with an interview with Parrikar almost 20 years ago. 60% of the film will be shot in Goa, while the rest will be shot in Mumbai and Delhi. It is a film with sub titles in English and Hindi and includes dialogues in Konkani, Marathi and Hindi.

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You are also a participating in the Web TV reality show Dare To Strip!

Yes. It is an episodic reality show to be aired on a popular entertainment App and will feature me with Gehana Vasisht. The show will be shot in Goa during the monsoon. I will anchor a few episodes of the show which will feature 6 male and 6 female contestants and has a day and night theme. It is a funny whacky show and the contestant who loses the dare has to remove one piece of clothing or rather strip for the camera. The show will be produced by Purple Orchid Films and directed by Rohit Joseph. A total of 22 episodes

will be shot for the first series at a beach resort in Goa and is expected to feature some former Splitsvilla and Roadies participants as contestants.

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