Transcript of LIVE INDIATIMES CHAT with A ctress , Ameesha Patel at 2pm on 20 September, 2005 in Mumbai

Ameesha Patel
Actress

"Richard Gere is my dream date"

Megha > Hi Ameesha. Will we see Hrithik and you together, in any more films now? Why haven't you two starred together after Kaho Na Pyaar Hai ?
Ameesha Patel > Oh well, we did act in Aap Mujhe Aache Lagne Lage . That was our second film together. Hopefully, we should do some work again. It's a question you must ask him again.

Bablooalahabadi > Do you have offbeat cinema in mind?
Ameesha Patel > I already did two offbeat cinemas (like Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar ) at the start of my career, and if I get any other interesting offer, I will definitely do them.

Kali > Ameesha, how would you like it if Vikram was to make a film about himself and you later in life, just the way he is making on his life with Sushmita?
Ameesha Patel > We are not here to answer personal questions.

Bond007 > Hi Ameesha, How are you? May I know your date of birth and email id please?
Ameesha Patel > My birthday is 9th of June. I am sorry, I can't give my email id.

Rahul_delhi_se > Hi Amisha! How are you? On the professional front, you reportedly maintained that a heroine needed to carve a niche for herself in Hindi cinema. Comment
Ameesha Patel > Not just alone, everybody, in every field, needs to carve a niche for herself.

Rahul_delhi_se > How was the experience of working without any make-up in Mangal Pandey - The Rising?
Ameesha Patel > Very, very good and interesting; something different.

Atomicjelly > Hey Amisha! My question is, you've been around in Bollywood for a very long time but you don't have as much star power like Aishwarya Rai or Preity Zinta. Your comments on that.
Ameesha Patel > I have only been here for four years. They have been here longer.

Figo > TV is so hot these days. In fact, even people like Amitabh Bachchan are seen quite a lot on this medium these days. Have you considered doing TV serials?
Ameesha Patel > No.

Ladki > Ameesha, is it true that you spurned the advances of Adnan Sami for marriage? You two are being written about so much in the media these days. Is it for the publicity of your music video with him?
Ameesha Patel > It is a rumour.

Atomicjelly > Ameesha, why does it seem that you're breathing so hard in most of your movies? It's like as though you're out of breath.
Ameesha Patel > I do what my directors ask me to.

Bhavesh > I am in the UK. From where have you done your education - UK or US?
Ameesha Patel > From the US.

Atomicjelly > Why did you change your name from Amisha to Ameesha?
Ameesha Patel > It was always Ameesha; some people spell it wrong.

Rahul_delhi_se > When or where were you the happiest?
Ameesha Patel > I am always happy.

Honeydutta > Who do you think is the best actress in Bollywood in recent times?
Ameesha Patel > Madhuri Dixit.

Atomicjelly > It's the age of cosmetic surgery now. So my question is, will you ever consider getting plastic surgery done, in the future, to be able to compete with the up and coming actresses in Bollywood?
Ameesha Patel > No.

Atomicjelly > What is your dream role and why?
Ameesha Patel > I have many – Umrao Jaan , Pakeezah, Mughal-e- A zam. All the films I am working on have great roles.

Meera > Why this reservation of not working in TV serials?
Ameesha Patel > I have not found anything interesting yet.

Rani > Was your entry into films a matter of chance? Would you like to have done any thing else in life?
Ameesha Patel > It was by chance and I am happy with my choice.

Mansi > Do you prefer doing commercial cinema or small, critically acclaimed roles?
Ameesha Patel > Both.

Rahul_delhi_se > Dear Ameesha! Is it true that you wash your hands whenever you meet someone you don't like? Why?
Ameesha Patel > No, not true.

Rahul_delhi_se > Dear Ameesha! You have one film which is about to release, Mere Jeevan Saathi . Tell us something about that film and your role in it. What are your other forthcoming films?
Ameesha Patel > Mere Jeevan Saathi has a very interesting and a traditional role. My forthcoming films are Tathastu with Sanjay Dutt, Humko Tuse Pyaar Hai with Arjun and Booby Deol, Teesri Aankh with Sunny Deol and some, new untitled films.

Rahul_delhi_se > Dear Ameesha! How do you rate your last release Mangal Pandey - The Rising at box office? Why did you do films like Parwaana, Elaan, Yeh Hai Jalwa, which had very less scope for you?
Ameesha Patel > I like to try all kinds of films. I think it's very important to try everything. Mangal Pandey was a super hit.

Rahul_delhi_se > Dear Ameesha! What is your nickname? And how was your experience of working with Aamir (Khan) your favorite star?
Ameesha Patel > Aamir was a dream to work with. My nickname is 'Angel' or 'Princess'.

Doll > Ameesha, are you going to get back with your parents and brother? Is there going to be a patch-up in the future? You are already on talking terms with your brother now, isn't it?
Ameesha Patel > My personal life is not for speaking about. No comment.

Harish > You never achieved that much fame, for which you desired. Every time your co-actor took all of the fame. What is your opinion?
Ameesha Patel > It's okay. Everyone gets his due eventually.

Rahul_delhi_se > What is your definition of an ideal man? Who is your dream date?
Ameesha Patel > Richard Gere is my dream date. My ideal man should be loyal, witty, understanding and respectful.

Sign Off Message > Thank you for all the support and lots of love from me. Believe in your dreams. Love, Ameesha.

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