I want to spend time with my family, specially my husband, says Rajshri Thakur aka Saloni of Saat Phere
We’ve heard you are out of Saat Phere? Yes. I am quitting the show.
Did you get bored of the daily soap? No. There is no question of boredom. I have been lucky to play Saloni, who had so many flavours to her. I played a child (a la Sridevi’s role in Sadma), a banjaran and even turned negative. To get such a role at the beginning of your career is a blessing. But I have been working continuously for the last three years without a break. Now, I want to spend some time with my family and chill, which is why I am leaving the show.
Is it your decision or the producer’s? Of course, it is my decision. I conveyed it to the producer and they respect my decision. However, they told me I cannot quit immediately.
They want to work out how my character will exit.
What is the track right now? Nahar is not well and I am taking care of him.
How has the journey been so far? It’s been great. Whatever I am today is because of the show. I feel proud to be associated with it.
People have appreciated and accepted me, I think I have got more than what I asked for and I am grateful to God for that.
There was a controversy about you quitting Ek Se Badhkar Ek because you were scared of competition...
(Laughs) I think reality shows are all about controversies. I had an old ligament tear which I ignored. But the heavy duty dancing and rehearsals aggravated my pain, which is why I’m quiting. Why should I be scared of competition.
If I was, I wouldn’t have participated.
Are you exploring other shows, now that you have quit Saat Phere? No, not right now. As I said, I want to spend time with my family, specially my husband. I was married one-and-a-half year ago and I didn’t have enough time even for my wedding! If possible, I would like to conduct my marriage again! So, are you planning a long honeymoon? Let’s see. First I have to finish my commitment to the show, only after that can I decide.