Melanie Nazareth is currently impressing the audience with her role Gulnaz in the popular TV show Rabb Se Hai Dua. Bollywood Hush did an extensive and exclusive interview with the actress about her professional and personal life. Read on.
What kind of feedback are you getting for the show?
I’m getting a lot of great feedback on the programme. The show’s appearance, plot, and characters have received overwhelmingly excellent reviews from my friends in the film industry as well as from those outside the industry who have been following and watching it. They adore the portrayal of the characters. Everyone has had a really nice reaction to the show’s overall production. They have informed me that the show is becoming incredibly captivating. The viewers of the programme are devoted to viewing the entire episode since they are so enthralled and captivated.
When you hear the phrase “Rabb Se hai Dua,” what comes to mind?
Our show connects with the audience and finds a space in their hearts, according to Dil Se Meri Rabb Se Dua Hai.
How well do you feel a connection to your role?
Because my character was introduced in a really ominous manner at first, it was difficult for me to empathise with her. She was combative, emotional, and always looking for ways to make a spectacle. In real life, I am not like that; instead, I am a very patient and tolerant person, and in a heated dispute, I would much rather withdraw and calm down. Yes, I will face the individual later, after both sides’ feelings are normal. The character developed over the course of the television programme. She doesn’t do anything, I’ve learnt, just for the sake of doing it.
She is acting out of proportion because she feels pressured to in order to make herself heard and scene in the house, she actually resorts to some things and gimmicks because her existence was shown as irrelevant by the family members and they made her feel like she is just like a Doosri Aurat and is not important in the house. Gulaaz is therefore acting aggressively because she needs to defend herself. She frequently lacked her husband’s support, and when she needed him most, he turned his back on her.
The Urdu language is unique and complex. How easy or difficult was it to learn the dialect, then?
My throat was so dry when I got home from our first workshop that I had to gargle with salt water. After a few workshops, I was able to speak the language with much greater clarity than ever before in all these years since my throat had become so dry from practice. Actually, I do recall Mr Shah Rukh Khan telling me to speak from my epiglottis. We also received fantastic direction and assistance from our writers. Every syllable was emphasised, and we spent a lot of time perfecting it. Yes, Urdu is incredibly rich, but it wasn’t simple.
How simple or challenging is it for you to inhabit your character?
It took some time for everyone to get into the character since I was first unsure of my relationship with the other characters. However, now that everyone has, every time we do the scenes, the reactions come out really effortlessly. It’s now pretty cool, and I play as I feel is appropriate.
When the camera is turned off, do you carry your character with you or do you leave it behind?
No, I don’t; it would rather disturb my home’s serenity. as long as I am driving When I get home, the persona lingers with me for a while while I ruminate on my day’s activities and imagine how Gulnaz might respond to certain situations. I try to think of various methods to make this character better. When I get inside the house, the character drives me crazy.’
Is it challenging to portray a Muslim on TV since they have a particular Tehzeeb?
Every culture has a Tehzeeb, which is one of the virtues of our diverse country. Yes, there are specific gestures and mannerisms that should be paid attention to, as we have learnt. We used to become conscious during the first month of filming, but now we’ve all adjusted, I’ve gone into the skin of the character, and the Tehzeeb comes naturally.
Daily soap requires a lot of effort and endurance. What is your perspective?
Daily soaps may require a lot of patience and hard effort, but I always give my all to whatever I do.
Do you believe that alternative careers are crucial given the fierce competition?
Given the uncertainties in our lives, I am unsure about it because I haven’t given it much consideration myself, but I would say that we do need a second source of income.
Who and why has inspired you to pursue a career in acting?
I can’t single out one actor since there is a wealth of emerging and established talent everywhere, and I am continually inspired. Everyone’s talent and performances are truly great.
The TV business has developed. What modifications have you seen?
I’ve worked in this field for a long time, and the job in the TV sector is now quite organised and practical. Nowadays, everything is provided for an actor on a silver platter thanks to the various creative departments, thus everything is taken care of. It’s important for us to improve our characters and inhabit them.
Working with Prateek Sharma and Studio LSD, how is it going?
My fourth performance with them feels like a homecoming. It’s actually been a blessing. Prateek is usually laughing heartily when I see him. He is a truly remarkable man. He remembers everyone, and his verbal expression is excellent. Also, he takes them all together and doesn’t abandon his crew. He is more aware of my potential than I ever could be. Each persona he has provided me with has been unique from the others. This adventure has been incredible.
