Sumbul Touqeer: ‘Daily soaps are like dal-chawal’

Mumbai, Nov 8 : Actress Sumbul Touqeer has worked in both TV serials and reality shows.

Talking about working in both, she says daily soaps are like "dal-chawal" and the other creates curiosity among viewers.

Sumbul has worked in shows such as Imli, Balveer, Jodha Akbar and is currently seen in Kavya.Sumbul made headlines when she did the controversial reality show Bigg Boss.

On being asked what difference she finds in doing daily soaps and reality shows, Sumbul said: "Daily soaps are like dal-chawal , audiences relate and emote with soap characters while reality shows content is unpredictable and generates a lot of curiosity.People know me by name and come click selfies with me wherever I go."

Calling herself a "peoples person", Sumbul said that she always values her fans.

With Diwali just around the corner, what are your plans?

"I have been brought up in a cosmopolitan environment so I celebrate all the festivals and I request my fans to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali.One shouldnt burn crackers as we are already facing a pollution problem.

So, if we cant solve the problem we should not increase it.One must celebrate Diwali peacefully spending time with family, dressing up nicely and splurging on delicious delicacies."

"I wish all my viewers to continue showering their love towards my show Kavya and have a safe cracker free Diwali.

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