Mouni Roy: Want to learn a new dance form in my free time

Transitioning from television to the movies is not an easy feat but Mouni Roy armed with determination and hard work made the switch However she is not one to forget her roots The Naagin actor has returned to television as a judge on Dance India Dance Lirsquol Masters season 5 Known for her dancing skills Roy talks about her new role and learning from the contestantsEdited excerpts from the interviewThis is the first project you took up since your weddingI have been an avid follower of Dance India Dance in the initial seasons I was ecstatic when the offer came my way In fact I was locked for the reality show a monthandahalf before my wedding Since I have the most understanding husband there was no deliberation about taking the show upMouni Roy with Sonali Bendre and Remo DrsquosouzaThis is a new format for you Did you have inhibitions before taking it upThere werenrsquot any inhibitions I knew that this is a space I wanted to be a part of because I love dancing and children I was not worried about pulling it off The showrsquos writer helped me understand the format and what is expected of me I was nervous on the first day of the shoot but by lunchtime I started to find my feet Now I enjoy the process and look forward to a shoot day The talent on the show amazes me From fiveyearolds to 10yearolds they dance like theyrsquove been doing this for the last 20 yearsDid you have to learn things to adapt to a judgersquos roleI learn every day from the kids and their parents There is a family of eight who stay in one room The father does Navy SEAL work and earns about seven to eight thousand a month When we asked him if it was enough he said ldquoZarooratein hi kum hainrdquo You get to learn so many things like that It is fulfilling to live life to the fullest with the little we have We all know it but still chase materialismHow is the experience of sharing the judgesrsquo panel with Remo Drsquosouza and Sonali BendreIt is a matter of honour to share the panel with them Remo sir has done a reality dance show that I was a part of Sonali marsquoam is an absolute darling she is emotional and connects with every contestant and their family It is endearing to see them both being so spontaneous I get to learn so much just sitting next to themAre you planning to pick up any new dance styles while on the showWhile many believe that I am a classically trained dancer I want to reiterate that I am not professionally trained I donrsquot have the time to pick up a new dance style but I love contemporary I keep requesting my choreographer friends to dance with me If I get any free time I want to learn a new dance form a new choreography style I love learning new things so the show is an ideal platform