27 October, 2009
24th October, 2009
Hallo, again!
I was able to pop online yesterday, but I hadn't really had time to write anything until now.
Diwali
was wonderful—so much fun! First I went to a gurdwara, then we came
back to the hotel for a Hindu ceremony, which was so neat to participate
in. Then I went driving around Ludhiana city with Lakhwinder to watch
the fireworks and people. There's some pictures on Facebook already.
We've
been busy filming wedding and sangate scenes for the past week. A
sangate is kind of like a bachelorette party, but with all family and
friends. This is where we're having the big song and dance number, and
we're filming at night...so we've been filming till 3 or 4 in the
morning. We were supposed to finish up yesterday (uh, this morning),
going till 6 or 7, but we had major camera issues that couldn't be
fixed, so we got to pack up a little after three. We're having a new
camera sent from Bombay today.
This is good news for me! I'll take any delay I can get. We're supposed to finish filming around the 3rd of 4th, but Andy doesn't get here till the 7th.
The day after we wrap, we're all planning on heading into Amritsar, and
I'd like Andy to join us for that (though we can also go again
separately).
Neena
Gupta and Gulshan Grover have already finished their filming, so once
the dance sequence is over, we'll be concentrating on the big scenes
between me and Dev (Lakhwinder). I need to lose a few pounds first!!!
Ugh.
Yeah,
I've gained a couple pounds, for sure. It's so easy to do. It's not
like I'm eating all the time or anything, but the food is just sooooo
delicious. And a lot of it is carbs. It's my own fault for eating so
many carbs, but I can't pass up the roti...tsk, tsk. I've only been to
the hotel gym once since we've been here—I never know what the schedule
is, and I have to make sure my hair gets done before we leave for
location...with all the late eating times (something else contributing
to the weight gain, I suspect), it's hard to go to the gym in between
meals and naps.
Yes,
naps. Everyone knows I loves me a good nap! But I'm not the only one—we
artists are kings and queens of naps! We have to! Especially on days
like today, though I don't have time for a nap before we leave. You get
in after 4 AM, in bed by 5, interrupted sleep for 4 hours before you
begin the day.
We're
supposed to be on set by 5 this evening, and hopefully we'll be able to
go till 6 or 7 AM. But like I said, any delay is good for me. ;)
Haven't been able to sleep well these past few days, as I have one of the dancers rooming with me until these scenes are over.
We're
in the papers a lot here, but I can't understand what's being said! ;)
I'm also finding myself holed up in our dressing room more and more.
When I go out, people want pictures and pictures and more pictures.
Which is great, and I'm happy to oblige, but sometimes I just want to
walk around and see what's happenin'... ya know? But fans decide my
fate, they're what keep me going. So of course I'm going to take pics and give autographs. (Can you imagine if I were actually famous?! Wow.)
I'm
getting used to being an Indian girl. I don't let the guys touch me.
Last night, a couple guys kept squeezing in on me—not touching with
their hands, but getting in really close—and I kept scooting forward.
And then someone did try to put his arm around me, so I had to step
forward. Navneet and Manpreet were very proud of me! I'm learning! This
particular guy had alcohol on his breath, anyway, so there was no way I
was going to let any familiarities happen. Things are very different
over here. They will try to grab and see what they can get away
with...and gorian have a reputation of being easy. That's just what the
perception is of white girls—they'll hop into bed with anyone. So me
being my normal friendly self only perpetuates that misconception, even
though to me, an arm around the shoulder means nothing. To them, it does mean something.
I
think this is mainly for northerners, as things are more acceptable
down south. That's the general impression I'm getting, anyway.
I
did get scolded by Manpreet—yet again—on Diwali. When Lakhwinder and I
got back, we met up with some of the cast and crew. Those who were not
Sikhs had been drinking, which wasn't a big deal to me...and they gave
me hugs, which also wasn't a big deal to me. Hugs are normal amongst
friends. But Manpreet insists all they were trying to do was feel
whatever they could! Ehhh...maybe, maybe not. I didn't notice anything.
The
dance scenes have me nervous, but it's been okay so far! My theatrical
background has been coming out, though, with a wide open smiling
mouth...so I have to be aware of that--”not graceful,” Ish says. ;) The
first night I was terrified and nervous and unsure, so I really had to
loosen up—where's a glass of wine when you need one?
Last
night was great...I felt comfortable and had fun, and that's what it's
all about. Well, that and putting your right hand in and out and shaking
it all about.
Ack—have
to get down to the vans in 10 minutes. Maybe for once we'll be on time!
Tee-hee. First, Indian time is very different—I've found I have to add
half an hour or so to whatever is told me...and then, there may be one or two divas amongst the cast, though I will neither confirm nor deny that. ;)
25th October, 2009
Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeepy.
We got to location a little after 5, and left after 6.30 this morning.
Got a lot done! Our van stopped for breakfast on the side of the road,
so I was in bed and asleep by 8.30 (location's about an hour away). Call
for lunch at one, and I've had my shower and am doing my hair. We were
supposed to be leaving for location at 2 PM, but I don't think that's
happening, since it's 2 now...and I think most people are still in bed.
My shots didn't come until after 3.30 this morning, so I had a lot of waiting around to do. Took a small nap around 2.30.
Ummm...28th October? I'm not positive! And I think it's Wednesday!
So I did end up going onto set relatively on time.
This is going to be very stream-of-conscious, as I now can't remember what happened when!
So
let's see...Thursday night I was up late writing emails, when things
got a bit dizzy. I wasn't sure if it was me and my lack of sleep or if
maybe something else was going on. And then it happened again...and I
knew I wasn't crazy! I wondered if we'd had an earthquake. And sure
enough...two days later I read in the paper that there was a 6.1
earthquake near Kashmir, and we got the tremors.
My
very first! I lived in California for over 3 years and never felt
anything! So now...I've done tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes,
blizzards. I think I'm satisfied with that. No need for typhoons or
anything else. ;)
Elephant
spottings are the coolest thing to me...but I'm always in the car. And
yesterday we passed by SHEEPIES!!! It was near the house where we're
filming, so Manpreet accompanied me to take pics. They had already
disappeared...I was more than a little disappointed. Pooh.
Looong
hours, late nights...but this afternoon I have off! I'm not filming
till the evening, and since it's not being filmed at the house, I don't
need to be there in the morning! (The house is 45 minutes away, so no
matter what time you're shooting, you have to go with everyone else.
I've been able to grab a few naps that way.)
We're
starting to get into out serious scenes, now that the stars have left
us. Gulshan Grover was wonderful to watch. He was able to silence
everyone and still come across as a nice guy. Very professional. I hope
to be like that one day, too. But right now, I'm not brave enough. It'll
come with time.
Neena
Gupta was a pleasure, as well. And Deep (whose last name I've
forgotten) was a ton of fun! His parents named him correctly—he has such
a pleasing, deep bass voice. :)
Just found out I've become very popular here in Punjab. Wow!!! I don't know what to think about that!
Turns out Andy can get here sooner than the 7th,
so I'm excited about that! Yay! Everyone can meet him, and he'll be
able to spend some time on the set. And I shall have him be my sport
dada—my assistant. But don't tell him that. ;)
Okay,
I am exhausted. I crawled out of bed at noon today...that sounds like I
slept a lot, but I went to bed late and was up for most of the
goings-on between 6 and 7.30 while everyone left for their shoot.
Okay, think I'll grab lunch...nummy, nummy!
Oh, and maybe I haven't gained much weight, after all! Either that, or I already lost it. ;)
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