Sonal Chauhan was asked to pose in bikini
Q.:
"Miss
World
Tourism" in
2005
and
then
films.
How
was
the
journey?
A.:
Actually,
the
year
I
won
the
honour,
offers
for
films
started
coming
in
my
way.
Amongst
them
were
offers
for
"Show
Biz"
and
"Awarapan"
from
Mahesh
Bhatt
which
I
let
down.
After
that
he
offered
me
for
"Jannat".
I
liked
the
story
of
the
film
as
well
as
the
character
I
was
offered
to
portray.
Then
I
signed
contract
for
three
films
with
Mahesh
Bhatt.
Q.:
Please
tell
us
about
your
character
and
the
film.
A.:
The
name
of
my
character
in
the
film
is
Joya.
She
belongs
to
a
small
town
but
her
outlook
is
that
of
twenty
first
century.
The
most
important
thing
about
the
character
is
that
she
is
not
weak
at
all.
It's
accepted
that
being
in
love
we
start
supporting
the
lover
all
the
while
and
even
at
the
time
he
attempts
something
wrong.
But
she
is
not
a
girl
like
that.
She
raises
her
voice
against
odds
even
though
the
man
behind
that
is
her
boyfriend.
She
is
a
bold
character.
But
please,
don't
take
the
word
bold
for
any
other
meaning.
Q.:
In
your
real
life,
how
are
you
affected
with
your
character?
A.:
I
am
truly
affected
with
this
character.
As
human
beings,
we
do
learn
something
everyday
in
and
out.
And
I
guess
every
film
will
teach
me
new
things
as
with
each
film
I'll
have
chance
to
play
new
characters.
As
far
as
Joya
is
concerned,
the
character
has
taught
me
a
lot.
I
love
my
family
exactly
the
way
Joya
loves
her
family.
My
family
is
the
biggest
weakness
I
have.
Q.:
You
have
signed
a
contract
with
Mahesh
Bhatt.
Does
it
include
anything
like
you
cannot
work
outside
Bhatt
camp?
A.:
Not
at
all.
I
didn't
sign
the
contract
under
any
such
pressure.
Recently,
I
have
signed
an
unnamed
film
by
Kumar
Mangat.
On
the
other
hand,
my
Telugu
film
"Rambo" will
be
released
in
the
next
month.
Q.:
How
is
your
experience
working
with
Emraan?
A.:
Thankfully,
it
was
nice
working
with
him.
Despite
been
so
experienced,
he
never
let
me
realize
that
I
am
novice
in
the
industry.
(Smiling)
Fortunately,
he
tried
playing
prank
with
me
but
in
vain.
Probably
I
am
much
intelligent
than
what
he
thought
me
to
be.
Q.:
What
was
the
prank
about?
A.:
We
went
to
somewhere
for
the
promotion
of
the
film
and
I
remember
that
Emraan
tried
to
mix
something
to
my
juice.
But
he
failed.
At
the
same
time
we
decided
to
frighten
one
of
the
unit
members
every
night.
The
best
way
we
decided
on
was
to
fly
away
after
giving
some
blank
knocks
at
the
doors.
One
day
others
tried
the
same
idea
on
me
and
realizing
it
was
a
prank
I
didn't
open
the
door
that
night.
Q.:
Which
scene,
in
the
movie,
was
the
most
memorable
and
which
was
the
most
tough
to
act
in?
A.:
The
pole
dancing
was
the
toughest
part
for
me
in
the
film.
There
were
few
beautiful
Russian
pole
dancers
around
me.
I
watched
them
dancing
and
realized
about
how
poor
I
was
performing.
But,
whatever,
the
experience
was
quite
memorable
to
me.
Q.:
"Jannat" is
specially
accepted
as
a
bookies'
film
which
is
absolutely
cricket-centric.
How
much
screen
space
is
there
for
Joya
in
the
film?
A.:
The
film
is
publicized
in
the
way
that
makes
people
think
about
it
as
bookies'
film.
But
the
fact
is
the
love
story
between
Emraan
and
me
occupies
the
most
area
of
the
film
and
cricket
hardly
has
a
part
to
play
on.
The
love
story
between
us
is
depicted
so
well
that
people
will
surely
relate
that
to
their
love.
Q.:
How
was
your
reaction
while
you
came
to
know
that
you
have
to
act
opposite
Emran?
A.:
(Smiling)
How
should
be
my
reaction!
My
interest
was
more
in
the
story
and
my
character
than
the
co-star
I
was
going
to
act
with.
Knowing
about
my
character
was
far
more
important
to
me
than
to
concentrate
on
bed
scenes
and
kissing
scenes.
I
am
happy
that
I
am
not
a
showpiece
in
this
film.
And
I
must
make
clear
that
the
film
has
not
a
single
kissing
and
bed
scene.
Better
you
watch
the
film
and
conclude
whether
the
film
has
any
kissing
and
intimate
scene.
Q.:
You
are
looking
quite
hot
in
the
promo
of
the
film.
What's
your
opinion?
A.:
Everyone
is
telling
me
that
I
am
looking
very
hot
in
the
promo
of
the
film.
Let
me
ask
you,
what
is
the
meaning
of
the
word
hot?
I
am
totally
covered
in
dress
in
the
promo.
I
either
am
in
jeans
and
baggy
short
or
in
simple
looking
top.
I
have
not
shot
a
single
scene
where
I
am
in
bikini
or
in
such
a
condition
that
I
cannot
watch
with
my
family.
I
was
asked
for
both
the
things
which
I
have
rejected.
Still,
I
cannot
understand
the
reason
behind
people
addressing
me
hot
babe!
Q.:
What
would
you
like
to
say
about
Vishesh
Films?
A.:
I
am
grown
up
watching
films
by
Vishesh
Films.
They
not
only
portray
their
heroines
beautifully
but
also
concentrate
on
beautiful
songs.
Along
with
me,
most
of
the
people
like
their
songs.
At
the
same
time
they
go
for
very
realistic
subjects,
too.
I
am
feeling
really
lucky
being
a
part
of
their
film.
As
far
as
rejecting
films
like
"Show
Biz" and
"Awarapan"
is
concerned,
the
stories
of
those
films
were
not
too
appealing
to
me.
However,
I
must
mention
that
I
am
quite
a
confused
person.
I
take
time
deciding
on
any
matter
but
I
guess
there
is
some
secret
power
that
helps
me
making
my
mind
up.
Q.:
Leaving
"Jannat",
what
would
be
the
other
film,
from
the
Bhatt
camp,
which
you
would
feel
happy
acting
in?
A.:
"Woh
Lamhe",
without
any
hesitation.
The
film
didn't
work
well
at
the
box
office
but
it's
a
different
issue
altogether.
I
hope
Bhatt
sahab
will
consider
me
a
chance
if
he
goes
for
any
such
subject
again.
Q.:
Would
you
like
to
pose
as
item
girl
in
films?
A.:
I
don't
think
I
have
features
like
item
girls.
So,
the
question
itself
is
quite
baseless.