"I Want To Kick That Person Hard Who Said Money Can't Buy You Happiness"
Updated : July 28, 2016 11:14 AM IST
One of the most popular actresses in Indian TV industry, Daljeet has become even more popular since her total transformation. The actress, who appears on the Zee TV show Kaala Teeka, has attracted a lot of attention since she lost nearly 25 kg.
In an exclusive interview to Times of India, the TV actress opened about her weight-loss journey, her career struggles, her broken-up marriage and her son.
On her reason to decide to lose weight.
"I didn't want to give any excuses to my fans that I have gained weight because I delivered a baby. Earlier, I couldn't do it as I needed money to join a gym and work on myself. But after I started working again, I could afford it. I have really worked hard to lose 25 kg."
On being a single mother.
"I just think about one thing that whenever my son grows-up, he should be proud of me. I sometimes end up shooting for 18 hours a day, but I make sure I give time to my son and exercise. Sometimes, I even go to gym late in the night when my son is asleep. I won't be modest. It has been very tough and requires a lot of will power. I have been single-handedly taking care of my son. Be it financially or emotionally, I am always there for him. For Jaydon I am his father-mother both."
On her broken marriage with the actor Shaleen Bhanot.
"I am no more revengeful or have any angst. I am done with that phase. I don't hold any regrets, grudge or ego. If Shaleen wants to co-exist, I am fine with it. My only priority is my son and his happiness. I am doing all that it needs to be a good single mother. If Shaleen can be a good father to him and can contribute in my son's upbringing and towards his happiness, I am content. I want my son to grow-up as a happy person. For that if Shaleen wants to meet him for a minute or 10 hours I have no problem. I am ready to co-exist."
On the Big Boss offer she got.
"Last year, things were different. I know everyone was talking about my personal life. But I never wanted it to be discussed on national television. I didn't wanted to publicize it. I was in need of money. As I said my son is my priority, I can't think of being away from him for three months. I understand that Bigg Boss can fetch me great money. I would rather do a daily soap and see my son every night than do a season of Bigg Boss."
On whether she'll give another love another chance.
"It's too early to even think about it. Right now I am going through so many uncertainties and trying to settle down everything in my life. I want to kick that person hard who said, 'money can't buy you happiness'. I know what is life without money. My life had become hell without money. I don't decide anything in life so whenever it (love) has to happen, it will happen."
Source: timesofindia.com