‘Journalists can look hip too’

"I’d much rather wear trendy black pants and cool glasses. Journalists can look hip too, " says Krutika Desai. She discusses her Black role with a real journo Rachana Dubey...

Krutika Desai discusses her Black role with a real journo Rachana Dubey...

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Hey, when did you metamorphose into a scribe?
(Laughs) I’m still Krutika Desai. I just got under the skin of a journalist for Black. I’ve known Sunil (director Sunil Agnihotri) for years. I just do a role when he offers me one. A few weeks ago, he called and informed me that I had to report for a shoot in Diu on a particular date. And I was there. I shot the promo without even knowing what the show was about. I didn’t even know much about my character either. But Sunil was in the director’s seat and that was reason enough to do Black.

I hope you aren’t quite so clueless now?
(Laughs) No, I know I’m playing a journo who is compiling data on paranormal activities. She’s tracking down the cases that Mamik (Ranvir) and Aaliya’s (Aaliya) characters investigate. I’m a seasoned journalist.. so watch out.

Excuse me, but your clothes are far too glamorous for a journalist..
Just because I’m a paperwallahi I don’t have to be seen in cotton salwar kurtas with a jhola. I’d much rather wear trendy black pants and cool glasses. Journalists can look hip too. But I’d hate being loud and overdressed.. looking like a Christmas tree!

What happened to Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi? It ended rather abruptly.
Yeah, isn’t that sad? I shot for it in January and it was an enjoyable experience.