"I got a warm welcome from everyone"

The original bhabhi of the small screen - Dolly Sohi is back to her true calling. Almost a year back, this actor of Star Plus' Bhabhi fame, bid adieu to television, as she got relocated to Canada post marriage to software engineer Avneet Dhanowa. But for an actor her creative juices have to keep flowing. And thus, Dolly, "after seeking the permission of her hubby and in laws", jumped at the golden opportunity of making a comeback in her claim to fame show! In an exclusive conversation with Prashant Golecha, this happy-go-lucky artist waxes eloquent about her return, shuttling between to countries and, but of course, her ex-costar - Manish Goyal! "I will keep traveling to and fro or may be a bank of episodes can be worked out" - Dolly Sohi What instigated your decision to re-enter Bhabhi? Actually I had a miscarriage some time back and went into a depression. I was in touch with UTV guys and they enquired about my intentions to make a comeback in Bhabhi. I gave it a thought, took permission from my husband and in laws, who were all supportive of the idea, discussed my terms and conditions, and everything fell into place. So here I am! But you are based abroad. So how difficult will it be to manage your personal and professional life? I will keep traveling to and fro or may be a bank of episodes can be worked out. My husband is abroad so obviously I'll keep flying there. How's your track shaping up this time around? My character, Saroj had turned jogan when I left. So the story will pick from there. I'll encounter Shoma Anand's character who will narrate the flashback post my exit from my house. With the intention of resolving all the unrest, I come back, and from there on my track will develop. So what will be the fate of the current bhabhi on the show, Rucha Gujrati? As of now, Rucha doesn't have a track in the show. Her character is dead after a fall in water. How was the first day of shoot? It was a warm welcome from everyone. I felt the same I used to, as if it was only a week's holiday! Do you buy the adage that marriage hampers an actor's career? Not at all! People say it is difficult but I don't buy it. TV caters to the family audience and one's personal life doesn't matter to them as they relate more to characters. Tell us about your life in Canada? I live in Victoria, Canada. It was like a full year vacation; I partied, shopped and did everything that I felt like which I couldn't when I was in Mumbai. And yes, as there are a lot of Indians in Vancouver, who did recognize me. I was also in touch with Mumbai and this industry, courtesy a few close friends like Raymon Kakkar (my Bhabhi co-star). Oh, does Manish Goyal feature in that list? Hey everyone's asking me about Manish. (laughs). My response will be, 'no comments'. Whatever happened between us was very stupid. When in Canada, one fine day while surfing the net, I came across his interview where he stated, 'People like Dolly Sohi have sabotaged my image'. I just couldn't help laughing. My husband was nearby and I told him that Manish still remembers me even after I have left Mumbai (breaks into a laugh again). Would you like to meet him now? I don't mind (she chuckles). Coming back to Bhabhi, is Manish too making a comeback? With what I have shot, I don't think so! Any advice to actresses who want to tie the knot? Marriage is highly recommended. Every girl should become someone's bhabhi!