Monaya ... the rain continues :)))

Monaya interview on IF

Okay, so the first twenty times or so I watched this, I had this stupid grin on my face and was in no mood to analyse or even comment ... was so good to see these two madcaps back on screen with all their masti and teasing. One thing I always love about Monaya - even before they were 'officially' a couple - is how they genuinely seem to enjoy each other's company and pull each others' legs all the time - shows a comfort level and a closeness in their relationship that is simply awwww-inspiring ;) And like Sajan, their relationship really seems to be based on that most rock-solid of foundations - friendship and a real liking and respect for each other, differences notwithstanding.

So they start off with a small spat - Mohit throwing his hands up at the cause of the delay in the interview - all because Sanaya disappeared to the US for a month right after MJHT wrapped up, so blame her, not my fault at all, he says :D ... awww, seems to have been a sore point between them, as he really missed her a lot ...
and I frantically try to lip-read their small spat ;-) where she's getting annoyed at his leg-pulling, and he makes up with her very quickly - since it's the first time she's come over to his place since she got back, am sure he doesn't want to waste time fighting ;-) ... the interview was done the same day as the Wassup segment on his home, and released only a week later - we're getting the Monaya segments in a very slow and steady trickle, as though IF know exactly how eagerly they're awaited ...

First question - what are you doing after MJHT?
Sanaya - laughs frankly - as you can see, nothing!
Mohit makes it clear he was waiting for her to come back, probably to take any decisions ... they're planning another break, this one together, before they decide anything.

Second qs - What kind of roles are you looking for (someone please check the interviewer's grammar!)
Mohit is pretty clear he wants another youth-based show, something different from MJHT obviously, no point repeating the same kind of role, but yet youth-based. He has youth on his side, he's young and looks it, so should find something to appeal to his already set fan base and keep his youth image for some time at least.
Sanaya is equally clear - she wants something different from Gunjan - again, she also doesn't want to repeat herself, and with her track record, it's clear she's not saying this just for the sake of saying it, her previous roles have all been dramatically different from each other, she wants a change in look, characterization, and above all, she wants a good storyline, a good concept.
Always knew Sanaya was very level-headed and would look for these basic important factors far more than just her own role. Two thoughts - one, she does need a change in image because Gunjan was a very strong role, and has left a huge impact. And she was responsible for a great measure of the impact - Samrat was the hero, it was an author-backed role, but Gunjan was different from the usual shy, quiet weepy telly heroines because Sanaya made her different - no one who watched MJHT was left untouched by Gunjan - they either loved her or hated her but could not be indifferent.
However, another thought did come to mind after hearing this - the shy girl meets cool dude was a very cliched story in the first place, even more cliched than the bubbly girl meets strong silent guy - yet Monaya, especially Sanaya, did wonders to it and brought it well out of the framework of cliches into something very different and unique. With the help of some good writing, of course - cv's can't be discounted here, they did a very good job with the Sajan story (right till the last two disastrous months) but there's no denying that the actors played a huge share in lifting it above the ordinary. So as long as the characterization is good and there is a decent storyline in place - am confident that Monaya can lift any halfway decent story and bring to it a new and unique flavour again.
Anyway, between the two of them, they seem to have a very clear idea as to what they're looking for ... and why they're taking their time to make any decisions. Just hope they don't make us wait for too long - tv is really boring without them!

What is MJHT to you - they've been asked this before, no new answers, for Mohit, it's very special, his first show, Sanaya is more chilled about it, as it was her third, but both have fond memories. Again I like Mohit's humility - he frankly ascribes his entire success to the show, he's where he is because of the show, no doubt about that. Sweet!

Who are the people you're close to? ROFL, media loves to throw this up again and again, don't they? It's obvious that Ratz never mentiones Monaya in her list of favourites, and they don't mention her, but this question is never asked to AB, where it would really raise a hornet's nest!

Message to fans - sweet! A big thanks from both - what interested me was Mohit's statement that 'we'll be back soon' ... :D:D:D you'd better keep your word on that, Mohit and Sanaya, 'cos there are lots of people waiting for you! San wishes all her fans a Happy New year ... and lolzz, she's happy people still want to see them ... oh lord, Sanaya, you have no idea!!! :D:D:D That people actually find tv completely boring now that you're no longer on it every night ... Come back soon!

Enjoyable interview, great to see them back ... now eagerly waiting for the next Monaya dose!

Monaya iv on IF