Running her fingers through her neatly cut hair and arranging it constantly, the first question instantly crops up — Cutting one's hair makes news, why? (laughs aloud) "Yes, even I was wondering! How does it matter if I keep my hair long or cut it short. Actually, I felt bad when it was written that being a Punjabi I have cut my long tresses — come on, not all Punjabi girls keep their hair long these days, what's the big deal?
This is the sultry Mahie Gill — straight and bindaas. "I have never really cared much about the world. I like to focus on my work and be known for that. When I was linked with Randeep Hooda and rumors about our marriage spread, I called Randeep and asked, 'So when are we getting married, reports says so'. He just laughed.
The 'I couldn't care less' attitude however, should not be mistaken for arrogance, she maintains. "I am a very chilled out person. Of course, coming from Chandigarh and now settled in Mumbai, my journey has taught me a lot of things and that includes — how to speak, how to behave, what to wear, right make-up for right occasion and things that work in the industry," she says and we are quick to ask, you mean networking? "Networking, yes. But that I have been doing ever since my struggling days. I would attend a lot of parties and keep meeting people. I never borrowed money from my parents after a certain age. But I knew that to look good and be noticed, I have to spend huge bucks on clothes, shoes, make-up, accessories. I would somehow try and arrange the money for these. And luckily, I did get noticed at one of these parties and bagged the role in "Dev D"," Mahie smiles.
While networking, how much of the casting couch exists? "Fortunately, I never had to face it. Lucky me, fingers crossed," Mahie says.
Surprisingly, after the hit "Dev D", Mahie was spotted in small roles in "Gulal" and then the blink-and-miss role in "Dabangg". "Sometimes, you also have to oblige your friends in the industry. I did "Dabangg" for Abhinav (Kashyap), he had requested me to, just like I am doing "Buddha In A Traffic Jam" for Vivek Agnihotri," she says adding, "Interestingly, Vivek does not remember that I had auditioned for "Goal" and was rejected... (laughs) I was actually so excited that I would get to kiss John Abraham! Who wouldn't like to kiss him?"
So, is it arthouse cinema that interests her more? "Nothing like that. I am open to anything, even a minuscule appearance in a film as long as I am a crucial part of the storyline." She does not want to be missing from the big screen, so it seems. So, which Khan is she eyeing? "Well, I love all the Khans (laughs). I just love Salman for he is a fun guy. I had a nice time working with him in "Dabangg". Then, I like Aamir because of the films he makes or is associated with. I love Shah Rukh because he is a total romantic. I would love to romance him on the screen." But who tops the list? "It has to be Aamir, may be because I like the fact that he is a perfectionist."
And real-life Mr Perfectionist? "You mean if I am seeing anybody? I am in a relationship for the past one year. Please don't ask me about marriage, it's not anytime soon." Alright, but what caught his attention? "Well, I think my sex appeal lies in my eyes and I guess I must have killed him with my eyes..."
This is the sultry Mahie Gill — straight and bindaas. "I have never really cared much about the world. I like to focus on my work and be known for that. When I was linked with Randeep Hooda and rumors about our marriage spread, I called Randeep and asked, 'So when are we getting married, reports says so'. He just laughed.
The 'I couldn't care less' attitude however, should not be mistaken for arrogance, she maintains. "I am a very chilled out person. Of course, coming from Chandigarh and now settled in Mumbai, my journey has taught me a lot of things and that includes — how to speak, how to behave, what to wear, right make-up for right occasion and things that work in the industry," she says and we are quick to ask, you mean networking? "Networking, yes. But that I have been doing ever since my struggling days. I would attend a lot of parties and keep meeting people. I never borrowed money from my parents after a certain age. But I knew that to look good and be noticed, I have to spend huge bucks on clothes, shoes, make-up, accessories. I would somehow try and arrange the money for these. And luckily, I did get noticed at one of these parties and bagged the role in "Dev D"," Mahie smiles.
While networking, how much of the casting couch exists? "Fortunately, I never had to face it. Lucky me, fingers crossed," Mahie says.
Surprisingly, after the hit "Dev D", Mahie was spotted in small roles in "Gulal" and then the blink-and-miss role in "Dabangg". "Sometimes, you also have to oblige your friends in the industry. I did "Dabangg" for Abhinav (Kashyap), he had requested me to, just like I am doing "Buddha In A Traffic Jam" for Vivek Agnihotri," she says adding, "Interestingly, Vivek does not remember that I had auditioned for "Goal" and was rejected... (laughs) I was actually so excited that I would get to kiss John Abraham! Who wouldn't like to kiss him?"
So, is it arthouse cinema that interests her more? "Nothing like that. I am open to anything, even a minuscule appearance in a film as long as I am a crucial part of the storyline." She does not want to be missing from the big screen, so it seems. So, which Khan is she eyeing? "Well, I love all the Khans (laughs). I just love Salman for he is a fun guy. I had a nice time working with him in "Dabangg". Then, I like Aamir because of the films he makes or is associated with. I love Shah Rukh because he is a total romantic. I would love to romance him on the screen." But who tops the list? "It has to be Aamir, may be because I like the fact that he is a perfectionist."
And real-life Mr Perfectionist? "You mean if I am seeing anybody? I am in a relationship for the past one year. Please don't ask me about marriage, it's not anytime soon." Alright, but what caught his attention? "Well, I think my sex appeal lies in my eyes and I guess I must have killed him with my eyes..."
