Reena Kapoor - The rani of Rajshri

Recently Rajshri's Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki completed 1000 episodes. Like any other daily soap, it has passed crests and troughs and also undergone the by-now-routine change in female lead. But the change happened not just once, but twice. Reena Kapoor, the female lead was first replaced by Neha Janpandit and then within a few months, Reena was brought back by her mentors (Rajshri) once again. As of today, she continues to play the lead role in the show that is climbing the popularity charts. The pretty actress spoke to TellyChakkar on her four years of working with Rajshri Productions and her future plans. On the show completing 1000 episodes ... When I started working in Woh Rehne Wali Mehlon Ki I never thought it would go on for such a long time. But I knew this show was different because of the sincerity and hard work everyone was putting in. In no time, the show became the talk of the town and TRPs started soaring. We were all very excited about that that. I still remember, when we completed 200 episodes, we had a blast and celebrated in a big way. By the time the show reached 500 episodes, we were jumping with joy! And now, after we have crossed 1000 episodes, I really do not know how to react. But the journey so far has been very nice, though there has been some turbulence and ups and downs. But all of us worked as a team and I believe that is the root cause of the success. Personally, I have learned a lot from this show and I am sure this will help me progress as an actress. On her relation with Rajshri Productions... I have been around for 10 years now. And I have never seen such a nice production house. They are honest, up-front and everybody there is so humble. They command respect automatically. I have never felt like an outsider while working with them there is so much warmth in the way they work. With Kavita Barjatya my producer I have a very good rapport and our relation goes beyond professional boundaries. As actors, we want two things primarily, respect and money. You can probably quote me on behalf of all actors who have worked with Rajashri, there is no parallel on both these fronts. No actor will be dissatisfied with them. I have seen how ugly things can get with other producers, the filthy language they use, the bargaining they do but with Rajashri Productions that is never the case. Everyone, including the daily wage earners are treated with respect here. On her four-month break ... Well...as all of us know the replacement was not really my decision or choice. It was a decision of the production house and I went by their decision. When they called me back, I was overwhelmed and gladly re-joined Woh Rehne Wali... But now when I look back at the break, I think it was a blessing in disguise. I could give time to my family, and most importantly, to myself. I have done two shows during this break -- Saas vs Bahu and Shhh Phir Koi Hai. But after these shows, I realised that I was not cut out for reality shows. One needs a lot of mental stamina and physical strength to compete in a reality show. Though I do not have cold feet on a dance floor, I still would like to stay away from reality shows. On her family ... Unlike my screen persona, I definitely do not want to get married so many times! (smiles) I am very happy with my real life partner Karan and feel extremely lucky to have him in my life. My in-laws are very nice and they have always supported me in my career. Otherwise, I could never have continued for such a long time. On her best on-screen partner ... In the last four years, I have got married four or five times in the show! I have shared screen with Arjun Punj, Aamir Ali, Vinay Jain and now KG (Karan Grover). I am not being diplomatic, but KG is the best person to work with. He is young, energetic and most importantly has no ego and is always full of fun on the sets. Working with such a person, automatically makes you perform better. On her future plans As long as I don't get a role like Rani, I am not going to do another show. I am happy and contend with what I am doing.