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I really enjoyed the show and I don't have any regrets. I am very happy that I am out as I got to see my brother and mother. I badly missed both of them,' says Payal. She claims that she was not interested in winning but she just wanted to make her presence felt. 'My purpose was only to be visible. I am yet to establish myself in the film industry. I want to do lead roles and this show has helped me as now directors can visualise me in different characters,' says Payal who will soon be seen in the film Dil Kabbadi in December.
Has this show really helped her? 'I have just come out and my phone has not stopped ringing since then asking me for interviews. Though, I am yet to get calls from film-makers.'
Whom did she hate the most in the show? 'I don't hate anybody. In the Pooja Bedi show, I did say Raja (Choudhury) when I was asked this question. It was just an instant reaction and I think Raja hates me,' she replies. Coming to Sambhavna Seth, Payal says 'I don't like or dislike her. I am sorry if I have hurt her unintentionally. I don't want to play any blame game now.'
And ask her about Rahul Mahajan and she says, 'I know Rahul since seven years. I am fond of him but we are not in a relationship. I have seen him in both good and bad times. There is nothing more than friendship between us. I know that just because he was there I didn't interact with others nicely,' she reveals. Then, what about all those talks about Monica Bedi? 'I wasn't insecure about Monica. I was just worried about Rahul and how things will be blown out of proportion. Monica is a sweet girl and I can't control somebody's feelings.' Payal mentions that she saw the tapes after coming out and realised that it was a triangle love story that was shown to the entire world. She adds, 'The show wasn't scripted. But the editing has happened and only the spiciest things reach to the audience for higher TRPs.'
Ask her about Rahul and Monica's relationship, she says, 'I am not Rahul's personal secretary to comment on it. They are the best people to talk about it.'
How did her family react to all this? 'My family members know Rahul for a long time. Their only concern was why did I cry all the time. They also told me that I was the well-dressed girl in the house. Will she miss someone from the show? 'I had enough of it. And if I want to meet Rahul, I can meet him outside.'
Talking about her future plans, she says, 'I want to do things perfectly now as an actor. I want to utilise the exposure I have got now. I just want to work
Payal Rohatgi
Payal Rohatgi is a Bollywood actress.
Biography
Payal Rohatgi was born on November 9 in Hyderabad, India. She is the daughter of Veena Rohatgi and Shashank Rohatgi. She has a brother named Gaurav Rohatgi. She was brought up in a middle class family and grew up in Ahmadabad in Gujarat. A computer engineer from L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad by profession. Payal studied in Udgam School.[1], Payal Rohatgi won the title of Miss Tourism World in 2001, against candidates from 65 countries. She was also a finalist at the Femina Miss India contest in 2000. These successes encouraged Payal to enter the entertainment industry and so she moved to Mumbai. She is approximately 5'6? tall, and her star-sign is Scorpio.
Modelling career
She started her career by modelling for popular brands like Amul, Nirma, and Nescafe. She gained attention after appearing in a television ad for Cadbury's Temptations Chocolates. Around this time she also appeared in music videos by rock band Silk Route and Indipop artist Kay Kay.
After her career in Bollywood took off, Payal has cut back on the number of products she endorses. However, she appeared along with cricketer Virender Sehwag in an ad film for Dabur's Lal Dantmanjan. The film was directed by Pradeep Sarkar(Incidentally both are somehow related to Vidhu Vinod Chopra as She acted in Munnabhai I and Pardeep Sarkar made Pareeneeta for him). She was also seen in an ad film for eveready battery with Amitabh Bachchan which was directed by Pradeep Sarkar in 2006.
Bollywood career
Payal made her Bollywood debut in Harry Baweja's Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?, a Hindi remake of the Hollywood teen flick American Pie. However, she went unnoticed in the multi-starrer. She shot into the limelight by doing some small budget films, but she seemed to have a change of heart as she realised that these small budget films were not of her sensibility as these films released badly and were shot badly.
In 2006, she signed her first A grade Bollywood film, 36 China Town, as one of the lead characters. The movie starred already established stars like Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal. Even amongst all these stars she got noticed.
Later in that year, she appeared in the critically acclaimed Corporate where, ironically, she played the part of an item girl.
In 2007, she had her first release with Priyadarshan's film Dhol which was produced by Percept Picture Company. She played a positive second lead character, paired opposite Arbaaz Khan.
In 2008, she will be seen in a cameo opposite ranvir shorey in PNC film Ugly Aur pagli which is on release in august 2008. On Sptember 12th she shall act in another role opposite Irfan khan in a TV18 film Dil kabaddi. She will be playing the role of an aerobics instructor and has sported a very toned , lean look in the film.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai? | Esha | |
| 2003 | Plan | Tanya | opposite bikram saluja |
| 2003 | Police Force | Special Appearance In song | |
| 2004 | Rakht | Tanya | Bipasha basu's friend |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Gracy | |
| 2006 | Corporate | Payal Rohatgi (Actress) | appearance in an item song |
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Special Appearance | opposite ritesh deshmukh |
| 2007 | Dhol | Sophie | opposite arbaaz khan |
| 2008 | Ugly Aur Pagli | special appearance | opposite ranvir shorey |
| 2008 | Dil Kabaddi | Kaya | opposite irfan khan |
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