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Tiny
feet are now taking huge strides. Ambition drives them to their goals at a tender
age. Two 10 year olds have entered into a reel life wed lock and this relationship
makes them small screen’s most celebrated ‘tiny’ couple. Also, they are the youngest
protagonists on any television show. Mumbai’s Avika Gor and
Avinash Mukherjee play Anandi and Jagdish respectively, the tiny couple in Sphere
Origins’ Balika Vadhu - Kacchi Umar Ke Pakke Rishte on Colors. Before
quizzing them on their show, the two tiny tots reveal their future plans. “I left
Delhi for Mumbai so as to pursue my dream. I want to become Shah Rukh Khan,” thunders
Avinash. Avika doesn’t hesitate in saying that she wants to be Miss Universe.
Child marriage is alien to urban kids. So, what do Avika and Avinash think
about it? “I don’t know much but what I know is that this shouldn’t happen. Besides,
I’m too small to talk on this issue,” says Avika. Avinash adds, “I’ve read in
school that child marriage is bad and we should only marry once we turn adults.’
When asked how is it to enact the life of a young bride, Avika gushes,
“I’m too young to comment on that. We play and at times even fight throughout
the day. Besides, Avinash and I have worked together before in Rajkumar Arryan.
When not shooting I spent most of my time swimming. My co-actors have taught me
swimming. So, is Avika among the pampered lot? “No, I’d like to
believe it’s me. In fact, we often pull her leg,” says the groom. “Yes, I’m often
teased as gaonwali (villager) as I stay in Mulund, which is far from the
where my co-actors live,” avers the little girl. Finally, ask them
how their family and friends has taken to their reel marriage and the two come
up with intriguing response. “My family compliments me for my bridal wear and
jewellery. At my age, we don’t get to wear such clothes and jewellery,” quips
Avika. Our groom unflinchingly says, “My principal is kind enough
to give me leave. My friends always keep heckling me that since I have many contacts,
I should find a role for them too. In fact, I’ve enabled one of them to get an
ad.” Great job Avinash! We hope you can help find your friend an
Anandi too
| | | | By
Mayur Lookhar | Posted
on 15 July 2008 6:00 pm | | | |