Shilpa Shirodkar has enjoyed all the limelight in Bollywood as the leading lady for many successful films. She has tasted success in TV too with shows like Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Silsila Pyaar Ka etc. Now she gathers all her confidence and experience to work her way to the top in the Colors’ reality show, Bigg Boss 18.
Before stepping into the house, Shilpa talked to IWMBuzz.com, describing how big a fan she has been of the show and this being a dream come true moment for her to play the game herself.
What are you expecting from this Bigg Boss journey?
I am not expecting anything from this journey. I consider this as a project, I will work hard and give my best. Fingers crossed, I will be back with the trophy. I feel that I am not carrying a lot of baggage inside the house. I am going as myself. I am going inside with all the little experience and wisdom that I have gained over the time period. I am taking my upbringing that I have along with me. I hope that I am different and am able to spread that light and difference in the house.
We heard that you are a huge Bigg Boss fan. Tell us about it.
I am a huge Bigg Boss fan. I have watched all the seasons and have enjoyed them. Every time I watched Bigg Boss, my husband and daughter usually said that I should be inside the house. They felt I would be good at it. And when the call came for Bigg Boss, I was surprised. It took me time to realize that I could potentially get into the house. So here I am, all ready to get into the house.
So it is a dream coming true.
I have manifested being inside the house. So yes, it is a dream come true moment. I am a Salman Khan fan too. Who isn’t a Salman Khan fan? Obviously, a Salman fan and a Bigg Boss fan.
So how do you think you will converse initially with Salman Khan?
I have not given much of a thought to my interactions with Salman Khan. Whatever seasons I have watched as an audience, I liked few people and did not like a few people for the given week. When I watched Salman Khan reacting to the happenings, I have felt that I actually related to Salman’s thoughts. If in case, going ahead, Salman picks me up for not doing something right, I will take this as a lesson to prove my worth in the house. I will have no hard feelings but will learn with the process.
Tell us about your best attribute which you would like to show in the house.
I am a very good cook. I want to handle cooking in the house. I have seen over the years, people bickering on what they do not get in the kitchen. I feel that I will be one of those rare people who will provide everyone with food equally.
What are the kinds of duties you will want to do in the house?
Honestly, I have lived most of my life out of the country where the privileges of having people doing things for us are not easily available. So for me, this is not something that is stark new. But it is a new home which I will make it as mine. There will be shortfalls, which I will take in my stride and move on.
I have never really given it a deep thought. I feel that I should be able to handle myself with all the experience of my work, of being a mother and wife.
How will you rate yourself in your patience level?
I will tell you about my patience level after 16 weeks of my stay in the house (laughs). As of now, I am pretty good. But the house shows a different side of each person. I don’t want to go with the belief that I am good.
What is the feeling within you right now? What is the message to viewers?
I am super excited to be in the house. Watch the show, love me. If you love me, keep me in the show by voting, and help me get back with the trophy.