<p><span><span><span>Asha Negi is in the limelight due to her latest release <em>Baarish</em> season 2, which went live on Zee5 and AltBalaji a few days ago. Speaking exclusively to DH, the star opens up about working with Sharman Joshi and Jeetendra as well as her journey as an actress. </span></span></span></p>.<p><span><span><span>(Edited excerpts)</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How was the experience of shooting for <em>Baarish</em> season 2?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>We were looking forward to working on <em>Baarish</em> season 2. The entire team was quite joyful and we had a wonderful time.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What type of rapport did you share with your co-stars?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span> Sharman (Joshi) is a sorted person and a total family man. Moreover, he is a terrific actor. On the other hand, Jeetuji (Jeetendra) is such an adorable co-star and a pleasure to work with. He would often tell us stories about his time in industry and this made the whole experience even more memorable. </span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What prompted you to take up <em>Baarish</em>?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>Some time ago, I had decided to take a break from fiction as two of my shows did not do as well as expected. However, I could not say no to Baarish as the content was so good. In a way, it is similar to a <em>Zindagi Gulzar Hai</em> as the presentation is realistic.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How did the acting bug bite you?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>As I a kid, I would often look in the mirror and wonder if I looked like one of the top actresses. I would dance and show off. However, I never thought that I would be an actor. Things changed when I won Miss Uttarakhand and got some much-needed confidence.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>Stars often share their personal photos on social media. What is your take on this?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I do not like putting out/sharing my personal photos on social media as I am a private person. That said and done, I understand it is important for one to be there in today’s day and age.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What has been your biggest learning so far?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>During my initial years in the industry, I worked with Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar ji on <em>Bade Achche Lagte Hain</em>. They helped me realise that one needs to be kind to the people he or she works with. </span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How are you keeping yourself busy amid the coronavirus lockdown?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I am trying to make the most of it by staying at home with my family. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span>Asha Negi is in the limelight due to her latest release <em>Baarish</em> season 2, which went live on Zee5 and AltBalaji a few days ago. Speaking exclusively to DH, the star opens up about working with Sharman Joshi and Jeetendra as well as her journey as an actress. </span></span></span></p>.<p><span><span><span>(Edited excerpts)</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How was the experience of shooting for <em>Baarish</em> season 2?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>We were looking forward to working on <em>Baarish</em> season 2. The entire team was quite joyful and we had a wonderful time.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What type of rapport did you share with your co-stars?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span> Sharman (Joshi) is a sorted person and a total family man. Moreover, he is a terrific actor. On the other hand, Jeetuji (Jeetendra) is such an adorable co-star and a pleasure to work with. He would often tell us stories about his time in industry and this made the whole experience even more memorable. </span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What prompted you to take up <em>Baarish</em>?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>Some time ago, I had decided to take a break from fiction as two of my shows did not do as well as expected. However, I could not say no to Baarish as the content was so good. In a way, it is similar to a <em>Zindagi Gulzar Hai</em> as the presentation is realistic.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How did the acting bug bite you?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>As I a kid, I would often look in the mirror and wonder if I looked like one of the top actresses. I would dance and show off. However, I never thought that I would be an actor. Things changed when I won Miss Uttarakhand and got some much-needed confidence.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>Stars often share their personal photos on social media. What is your take on this?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I do not like putting out/sharing my personal photos on social media as I am a private person. That said and done, I understand it is important for one to be there in today’s day and age.</span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>What has been your biggest learning so far?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>During my initial years in the industry, I worked with Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar ji on <em>Bade Achche Lagte Hain</em>. They helped me realise that one needs to be kind to the people he or she works with. </span></span></span></p>.<p><strong><span><span><span>How are you keeping yourself busy amid the coronavirus lockdown?</span></span></span></strong></p>.<p><span><span><span>I am trying to make the most of it by staying at home with my family. </span></span></span></p>