I have a mad streak in me, says Neha

How will Neha Dhupia explain herself?

Well, (laughs) Neha Dhupia is just like any other girl, absolutely normal who has that quintessential mad streak in her, which keeps her going in her life.

Explain the ‘mad streak’ in you.

When I say I have a mad streak in me, what I mean is that I love doing what my heart says, like shopping, moving around places and simply enjoying whatever life has to offer to me.

How did Mithya happen to you?

With me, it was not one off idea to do Mithya. As an actor one always looks for good roles that is really a good thing to do. As far as Mithya is concerned, Rajat (Kapoor) came to me with the offer, which I readily accepted.

What do you have to say about your character in that movie?

I am playing a role of a woman companion to gangster, a moll. Naseeruddin Shah is playing the gangster role.

Could you relate to the character you played in Mithya?

No, absolutely not. I am far away from what my character is in Mithya and it has nothing to do with my real life. My real life is full of fun and jest.

If not in the movies, what would Neha Dhupia be doing today?

Well, it’s very

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