By Anil Merani: Gia Manek impresses the audience with her performance in

Star Bharat show Tera Mera Saath Rahe.. Apart from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya    (current show is it spin-off), Gia has done other shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Jeannie Aur Juju and a small cameo in Manmhoni (2019)

Tellybuzz caught up ; with Gia for a quick chat, excerpts of the same

Welcome back to TV. How does it feel?

I was here only. Welcome back to tv or welcome back to a new show?

What made you say yes to Tera Mera Saath Rahe.?

, if this show has come to me, something in it for me for my best interest. And off-course, more than happy to be working with a network I started my career with.

What do you feel about your character?

Jai Shree Krishna . Mera naam hai “Gopika saksham modi”. Main Modi parivaar ki badi bahu hoon aur apne parivaar se bohot pyaar karti hoon .Main ,Gopika ,apne aur apne pure team ke taraf aap Sab ka dhanyavaad karti hoon hamare show “Tera Mera Saath Rahe “ Ko pasand karne ke liye.

Has TV changed since you first started back over a decade back with Saathiya?

I trust definitely tv has changed over the years in terms of the kind of shows that being made, content, style of performances, direction .. in a lot of areas. Today I feel performances are far more natural and real.

What is the challenge and fun in playing a double role?( Gopika and Radhika)

As a person, I felt staying in the comfort zone kills your growth. So doing a double role is something I am definitely grateful for as it enables me to be on my feet and give my best to both the roles. It gets a little tedious, but it’s worth all the effort when we see the result. Also, it’s fun to experiment with makeup and hair.

Your equation with co-star Sumati Singh, who is playing Aashi?

I share a good, fun, cordial relationship with all my co-actors, including Sumati.

In closing any message to your fans?

Along with the entire Tere Mera Saath Rahe team, I am very grateful to the audience for making the show what it is in two months. Heartful thanks to my fans who have always supported me in this show and in others. They have stood by me like a rock throughout my journey.