<p>Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaya F, is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Nitin Kakkar’s ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’. The film also has actors Saif Ali Khan and Tabu.</p>.<p>The first song of the film, ‘Gallan Kardi’ that was released recently, has created quite a buzz on the internet. The song is a remake of the original song ‘Jeene Mera Dil Lutteya’ by singer Jazzy B. The film will release on January 31. </p>.<p>Alaya spoke to <em><span class="italic">Metrolife</span></em>, about her experience of working with two of Bollywood’s biggest names and more. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>The song ‘Gallan Kardi’ and the official trailer of the film have received positive responses from viewers. How does that feel? </strong></p>.<p>I love listening to the song ‘Jeene Mera...’ and when I heard that we would be doing a remake of it, I was over the moon. It was so much fun. I am excited and grateful for the responses that we are getting. I hope this continues and that people will love the movie as well.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did you prepare for your acting career?</strong></p>.<p>I was in New York for two years. I learnt about the nuances of filmmaking from New York University and learnt acting from the New York Film Academy. After I moved back to<br />Mumbai, I trained for another two years before going for auditions. I am also trained in kathak, hiphop and other contemporary dance forms. I took Hindi diction classes along with gymnastic classes. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How was it working with Saif Ali Khan and Tabu?</strong></p>.<p>It was incredible. Both of them are phenomenal actors and great human beings. Everything on the sets was so comfortable, I didn’t feel intimidated working with such big stars. It is so wonderful to be around them. I feel like I got to learn so much from both the actors. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Tell us a little about your character in the film?</strong></p>.<p>My character is a lot like who I am in real life. She is independent, mature but also a little immature at times; she doesn’t judge anyone and accepts everyone for who they are. What I love the most about my character is that there is so much ease in everything. Actually, one of the hardest things is to play yourself. It was a<br />great learning experience.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>If not an actor, what would you have been? </strong></p>.<p>I would probably be a director. I love films, so I would do something related to it. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What is your dream project?</strong></p>.<p>It would be a film with Zoya Akhtar. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>A piece of advice you received when you signed ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’?</strong></p>.<p>Everyone advised me to be myself and work hard. I am also told to be kind to everyone and to always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. </p>
<p>Pooja Bedi’s daughter Alaya F, is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Nitin Kakkar’s ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’. The film also has actors Saif Ali Khan and Tabu.</p>.<p>The first song of the film, ‘Gallan Kardi’ that was released recently, has created quite a buzz on the internet. The song is a remake of the original song ‘Jeene Mera Dil Lutteya’ by singer Jazzy B. The film will release on January 31. </p>.<p>Alaya spoke to <em><span class="italic">Metrolife</span></em>, about her experience of working with two of Bollywood’s biggest names and more. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>The song ‘Gallan Kardi’ and the official trailer of the film have received positive responses from viewers. How does that feel? </strong></p>.<p>I love listening to the song ‘Jeene Mera...’ and when I heard that we would be doing a remake of it, I was over the moon. It was so much fun. I am excited and grateful for the responses that we are getting. I hope this continues and that people will love the movie as well.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How did you prepare for your acting career?</strong></p>.<p>I was in New York for two years. I learnt about the nuances of filmmaking from New York University and learnt acting from the New York Film Academy. After I moved back to<br />Mumbai, I trained for another two years before going for auditions. I am also trained in kathak, hiphop and other contemporary dance forms. I took Hindi diction classes along with gymnastic classes. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How was it working with Saif Ali Khan and Tabu?</strong></p>.<p>It was incredible. Both of them are phenomenal actors and great human beings. Everything on the sets was so comfortable, I didn’t feel intimidated working with such big stars. It is so wonderful to be around them. I feel like I got to learn so much from both the actors. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Tell us a little about your character in the film?</strong></p>.<p>My character is a lot like who I am in real life. She is independent, mature but also a little immature at times; she doesn’t judge anyone and accepts everyone for who they are. What I love the most about my character is that there is so much ease in everything. Actually, one of the hardest things is to play yourself. It was a<br />great learning experience.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>If not an actor, what would you have been? </strong></p>.<p>I would probably be a director. I love films, so I would do something related to it. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What is your dream project?</strong></p>.<p>It would be a film with Zoya Akhtar. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>A piece of advice you received when you signed ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’?</strong></p>.<p>Everyone advised me to be myself and work hard. I am also told to be kind to everyone and to always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. </p>