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I'm very expensive: Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen speaks about the dance reality show 'Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena', her upcoming movies and daughter Renee.

Q. You’re known as an actress. Not as a dancer. So what prompted you to take up a reality dance show like 'Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena'?

I’ve been getting offers from television for some years, but I wasn’t convinced about the concepts. I was attracted by the show’s concept in which cricketers come and dance. I had only so much time when the show was offered and the money was very good.

Q. One would have thought you would debut on TV as a talk show hostess.

I haven’t made my debut. My debut would be something that has my signature on it. This is judging. I could do a show which has my signature. No plans yet. I need time and the channel should have the budget because I’m very expensive.

Q. So have you started watching cricket more often after shooting the show with cricketers?

I started watching cricket religiously for the IPL. It was especially exciting with my film fraternity friends owning teams.

Q. How come you weren’t seen at any of the IPL matches?

I don’t like to sit in a box and keep wondering who is playing, where the ball is going. I attended only one match, between Bangalore and Mumbai, for my friend Vijay Mallya, at the Wankhede Stadium. That’s the only match I don’t remember. I’ve been asked by Harbhajan Singh to watch his match. I’ll go for it and he has promised to win it too.

Q. What is your take on high drama becoming an important part of reality shows to earn TRPs?

I cant stand it. I don’t want to see people crying, going to hospital. This show is inspiring. It is for every age group and is very clean and dignified.

Q. Okay, coming to films. What’s ailing 'Karma, Confessions and Holi'?

I’ve no clue. Ask the producers. Initially, it was to be premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, chaired by Robert De Niro, since his daughter Drena is one of the producers. I don’t know what happened.

Q. Apparently, 'Dulha Mil Gaya' was being shelved since Shah Rukh Khan’s portion may not be shot.

Shubh shubh bolo. Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting for 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' and his own production 'Billoo Barber'. He will soon shoot for 'Dulha...’

Q. Your daughter Renee was very confident walking the ramp with you on the Simi Garewal show. What if she wants to become an actress on growing up?

What do you mean what if? She already wants to. She’s very mesmerised about mamma and the world. As a kid I wanted to become a pilot, an airhostess and ended up becoming an actress. I don’t know what she’ll become, but I hope that the poise, confidence and grace remain.