Girl Next Door: Shamoita Chatterjee
Rather than dreaming about men, the 22-year-old Kolkata model would like to do stuff that makes her a dreamgirl: Shamoita Chatterjee on Mumbai, bikinis, Gracy Singh and struggling in Bollywood.
Rather than dreaming about men, she would like to do stuff that would make her a dreamgirl.
Vitals: Shamoita Chatterjee. Age: 22. Lives in: Kolkata.
The last time we chatted, you were in Mumbai, so did you sign a film?
There are so many things in Mumbai to catch than just films and no, not a movie for me yet.
How come you are back to Kolkata, didn’t you like Mumbai?
I went there to try and grab some opportunities. Now I’m back and ready to get into the thick of things here.
How about coming to Delhi to meet us FHM guys next?
I’m cool with that. I have grabbed a copy of FHM before, so I don’t mind grabbing you guys too.
Will you grab us then?
I meant meet you guys.
Oh, okay. So is modelling the only profession left for pretty girls?
Nope, it’s only for super pretty and hot girls. That’s why I am into it.
Do your parents like what you do?
They just have to.
You have told us earlier that you wouldn’t do a bikini shoot...
The best show should always be the one coming up next. It keeps the interest level of the audience alive.
Which Bollywood actress according to you shouldn’t have worn a bikini?
All the old timers… Also, Gracy Singh who wore a bikini in a movie with Arbaaz Khan. Her simplicity and girl-next-door look is her USP and she should continue with that.
We’ve also been told that you don’t like to dream about men, so do you like girls?
I don’t dream about men because men dream about me, and I have lots of options when I am awake.
Do you remember your first kiss?
Oops! Umm, can I just say that it was amazing?
So when do we see you in a film?
When filmmakers are ready to bring ultimate hotness to the screen.
Tell us about the struggling phase of aspiring Bollywood actresses.
One thing that I’ve learnt is that as an actor, your performance and dedication come last and it’s your contacts in the industry and your smartness that gets you a project.
Ah, we’ll be rooting for you… So after wrapping this interview with us, what’s your plan?
I’m grabbing, umm, a cup of coffee.
From the November 2012 issue of FHM India.
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