One more generation leap in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and many actors have started shying away from ageing. One of them is Shilpa bhabhi i.e actor Jayaa Mathhur who has refused to add grey streaks and play a granny!
Post her exit from Kahaani the actor has already been signed for Aroona Irani's rechristened show Dolee Saja Ke for Sahara One. Here she plays Anuj Saxena's second wife and has a negative character to portray.
"After a long time I'm essaying a negative character called Maya and am very excited about it. And it's a good production house and a fabulous role so I couldn't say no to the role," points out Jayaa who starts shooting soon for the show.
So we ask the actor what made her say no to<> Kahaani... after being a part of the show for one and a half years. " I don't see myself playing a grandmother in the show so I nicely bid adieu. Now in my free time I hitthe gym, "states Jayaa.
And the logic behind her name change? "I read a book on numerology and decided to change my name accordingly. I have also taken a second opinion from Sunita Menon. And needless to say it helped and has got me positive response. " smiles the actor who is yet to find her prince charming.
Jayaa started her career with films like Raat, Baazi and Anmol and later switched to a career in television with shows like Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya,Jaagir, Bandhan, Kasamh Se and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. The actor is a homebody when not shooting and prefers to be with family and friends besides watching television and being a music freak.
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