Nargis Fakhri: Uday Chopra will be a part of me for the rest of my life

In the film from what I know, he was a smooth…you know(pauses).

Operator?
Yeah..come on..you all know the truth. You go watch the movie.

But why do you think Cricket and Bollywood click often?

It’s a very romantic whirlwind. These two professions Bollywood and the sports space are romantic in their own ways. Two people who are busy working and always in the limelight seek to see each other and it becomes exciting and romantic. Atleast that’s what I think. In the movie, we touch on every aspect of Azhar’s life and not just his cricketing career.

Do you identify with Sangeeta’s character in real life?

I have never had an affair with a married man. At least not yet. Who knows about the future.

Are you saying that you are open to the idea of having an affair with a married man in future?

Well no. But also I am not judging anyone. When you have had a relationship and when someone’s cheated on you, you make a vow that you would never do that to anyone else no matter what. I am very loyal on my decisions on how I want to live with my life and my morals and values for myself. I don’t care about anyone else. But whatever I do, I know how sensitive I am and I am very sensitive to other people as well.

How was it locking lips with serial kisser Emraan Hashmi?

After I signed the contract, I got to know he was known as the serial kisser. We were shooting for the song Bol Do Na Zara which means say what I want to say. I was like how can I say anything as my lips are always stuck to his(Emraan). How can I speak? And there were many retakes. I thought it was a joke and that they were pulling a prank And then I told them I am will charge extra.

For kissing?

Yes because they kept cutting it many times and I was like what’s wrong and they would say camera, camera. And I was like liars. I got angry and upset at one point. But yes, we had a lot of romantic scenes. I think the situation then (between Azhar and Sangeeta) must have been that of a lot of love and lust.

Was it tough playing a real person onscreen?

Well, yes because I never met the person and saw only videos, I didn’t think much about.

Why didn’t you meet Sangeeta? Prachi Desai met Azhar’s first wife.

There was no chance and opportunity. It didn’t work out. There was also no time.

As a glamour diva, how secure are you about your place in the industry?

I don’t consider myself as a glamour diva. If you get to know me, you will see that I am so dorky and weird. I pride myself on my personilty and not my looks because one day I will be old and crusty with a moustache and someone is going to love me for my personality and not looks. So whoever is going to marry me is going to laugh till he dies. I crack jokes all the time. Even when I have a fight, I will make a joke and people will laugh.

So any plans of settling down anytime soon?

These days women are lucky. We are independent, can choose our career make our own money and choose when want to marry and have kids which can also happen at later age. So, we should take advantage of living our lives to the fullest before we think of settling down with a dude and being in the kitchen because I won’t be cooking any rotis.

You said rotis. Does that mean you will marry an Indian?

Even if I do I will have to take Indian cooking classes because Indian cuisine is my favourite cuisine. Also I will be making rotis but only for myself.(laughs)

Tell us, are you really dating Uday Chopra?

Am I really dating? Interesting you ask me. Uday Chopra is a person who will be a part of my life for the rest of my life. He is the most amazing human being who I have ever met in my entire life not just in India but around the world. If anyone is his friend that person is lucky to have him in his life.

So just friends with him for the moment?
Yes

Are you single?
I am single but don’t try to ask me out on a date. People in this country know nothing about dating. No one ever took me out on a date. People are like I was passing by your house…can I come over? I am like, ‘No you are not. I don’t even know you’.

Are you saying that Indian men are bad at dating?

I don’t know. I am just putting it out there.

What is the worst pick-up line that you have ever come across?

People try to be over friendly at times. Hey I passed by your house. Why would you pass by my house? Like why? What would you do at my house? You are not going to mess inside my house. Never.

So what do you prefer?
I am classy. Take me out for a nice dinner. I am old school. You are going to hold the door for me and my chair. And before I sit down, you better stand and wait for me to sit. Guys don’t do that anymore. Come meet my friends back home. That isn’t classy.

Nargis will also be seen in Housefull 3.

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