“Even if I win an Oscar, it will be said, “K3g child actor wins an Oscar” (smiles). It’s going to be my claim to fame for the rest of my life. But I love it, I am honoured and proud to be a small part of such an iconic movie and I didn’t get the role because I belonged to a film family. I auditioned for it.”
Actress Malvika Raaj, greatest often known as the youthful Poo, a personality made well-known by Kareena Kapoor in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, is now engaged. She took to Instagram early this month to share footage from her dreamy engagement with businessman Pranav Bagga in Cappadocia, Turkey amid sizzling air balloons. In an unique interview with Bombay Occasions, Malvika spills the bins on her upcoming marriage ceremony, reminiscences of K3G, her movie household roots and her everlasting love story. Excerpts…
An intimate vacation spot marriage ceremony close to Mumbai within the pipeline
I’ll get married by the tip of this yr. I would like mine to be an intimate vacation spot marriage ceremony close to Mumbai as a result of I would like my canine to attend the ceremony. I would like my shut family and friends in attendance. My household itself is massive so we are going to plan one thing the place all of us can keep collectively and benefit from the festivities. Not simply me however half of India grew up dreaming of weddings as proven in Karan Johar motion pictures. I’m certain most ladies aspire to have a Bollywood type marriage ceremony. Nevertheless, I used to be barely totally different as a baby. I used to be a tomboy. However I wished to fall in love the way in which individuals do in Bollywood motion pictures and get a dreamy proposal which I used to be fortunate sufficient to have.
Malvika Raaj and fiancé Pranav Bagga
The dreamy proposal
It was spontaneous, romantic and delightful. Love was actually within the air. I had gone to Turkey for my cousin’s marriage ceremony. My sister and Pranav (fiancé) deliberate this factor the place we go to Cappadocia earlier than the marriage to discover it and check out the recent air balloon experience, and many others. The 2 teamed up secretly. My sister acquired my outfits prepared; they acquired the entire setup prepared for footage, there was a violinist, photographer, and a videographer. You possibly can’t say no to any boy who proposes to you want that (smiles). After I awoke that day, I simply thought we had been going for the recent air balloon experience. However my sister requested me to put on this gown and I acquired a touch. I nonetheless informed myself that I shouldn’t overthink. As quickly as I noticed the setup, I knew it was true. It was the sweetest factor, and I loved the method.
The Turkey trivia
About 5 years again, Pranav had casually requested me that if I had been to get proposed, at what place would that be? I simply mentioned in a dreamy manner, sizzling air balloon and he remembered that. That’s how Turkey was determined. An individual who makes efforts and remembers these small issues in life, that’s when you recognize he’s the one.
Malvika Raaj and fiancé Pranav Bagga
The love story
We’ve been collectively for a very long time and have been buddies earlier than that. We’re from Mumbai and stay 5 minutes away from one another. We met via mutual buddies in faculty. Typically, once you meet an individual, you simply know you’ll wind up with them. There was on the spot attraction from his finish. He has his bridal couture line and a pair different companies, he’s an entrepreneur and a workaholic.
Pranav and I are spiritually linked
We full one another’s sentences. It often by no means occurs within the first stage of courting, but it surely occurred to us. Pranav and I are spiritually linked. We felt like we had identified one another all our lives. That saved us shut, and the bond remains to be there. He’s not from the movie trade and generally a non-film particular person could not perceive what goes on in an actor’s life. He was affected person sufficient to know that. He informed me, “I will wait for you whenever you are ready to take the plunge,” and he did wait foR lengthy. The best way he can learn my silences and phrases, that attracted me to him. We each are so likeminded. Our ideologies match. When two souls are supposed to be collectively, love appears like a breeze.
Malvika Raaj and fiancé Pranav Bagga
Love is secondary, respect comes first
For me, Love is secondary. Respect and belief are sacrosanct. They’re key to a wholesome relationship. If there isn’t a respect or belief, there’s no love. I grew up in a home the place my dad and mom are nonetheless head over heels in love with one another. In addition they dated for a very long time earlier than tying the knot. For me, togetherness, love and household matter essentially the most. I’m impressed by my dad and mom with regards to love.
Enjoying the younger Poo in K3G goes to be my declare to fame for the remainder of my life.
I grew up listening to this tag ‘Young Poo from K3G’. I suppose that’s going to be my identification for all times it doesn’t matter what I do. Even when I win an Oscar, it will likely be mentioned, “K3g child actor wins an Oscar” (smiles). It’s going to be my declare to fame for the remainder of my life. However I adore it, I’m honoured and proud to be a small a part of such an iconic film.
I’ve by no means met Kareena in my life
I’m solely in contact with Karan sir, I as soon as ran into Shah Rukh sir and the charmer that he’s, he’s the sweetest. I’m his greatest fan. I’ve additionally met Hrithik Roshan, Kajol on events. Although I performed the youthful Poo, I’ve by no means met Kareena Kapoor in my life. I’ve by no means seen her, nor ran into her at occasions. Individuals evaluate me a lot to her. I’d love to fulfill her nose to nose and click on an image sometime. She’s beautiful.
A nonetheless from k3G
I do belong to a movie household however K3G didn’t come to me as a result of I belonged to a movie household
My grandfather was an actor. His title is Jagdish Raj (identified for taking part in cop roles), my aunt Anita Raj is an actress. My dad used to make movies too. He made many movies with Govinda and Sanjay Dutt within the early 90’s. However K3G didn’t come to me as a result of I belonged to a movie household. I auditioned at school for the movie. They didn’t even learn about my household once I was chosen. My grandfather and Karan sir’s father (Producer Yash Johar) have labored collectively on movies earlier than. He didn’t know that earlier than. As soon as I used to be chosen, my mother informed Karan sir about it and he was thrilled to find that.
A nonetheless from k3G
Not a bridezilla
I simply shot two movies in London, on the finish of the yr or early subsequent yr I’ll have many movies lined up for launch. I’m already going loopy as I even have my marriage ceremony to plan however I’m a chillzilla, not bridezilla. I’m not relaxed in any respect as I’m Virgo however I’m good at assigning work to individuals (laughs). I like sharing my private life on Instagram. I’d like to share my marriage ceremony day with everybody as nicely. I imagine in sharing my happiness.
