Courtesy: IndiaFM
Monday, June 06, 2005

Private is their middle name - in the times where people go berserk even for an ounce of publicity, this couple closely guard their privacy. That's Manoj Bajpai and Neha for you. Very rarely does the shy and secretive Mrs. Bajpai open up. When she did, we captured all that you wanted to know about the couple - when relationships are crumbling, what keeps them going on, and much more exclusively on IndiaFM.

What is your definition of a man?

I don't have a set definition of a man or a woman, but they are both equally important since they compliment each other. A man is as important to a woman as she is to him. It is because they both exist that we have a world with a certain population.

There is a saying which claims that behind every successful man there is a woman and vice versa some of the time. How far do you believe in this?

Yes, definitely. I think when people are together and share a good relationship; they make good partners and are able to support each other. With this kind of support system both of them would fare well in life.

What is your personal equation with Manoj like?

It's like any other normal relationship in which two people are involved. We both support and respect each other a lot. We have a very healthy relationship. It has worked out well so far (touch wood) and I hope it lasts this way.

What are the qualities that attract you in a man?

For me it's not so much about physical qualities that attract me to a man. What I like in a person is honesty, decency and respect for elders.

Don't you think attraction plays an important part in a relationship?

In a relationship attraction does count to a certain extent but if you ask me what is the most important aspect of liking a person, I don't think physical appearance or features matter so much, it's more about a person's character.

What attracts you to Manoj?

We've been together for seven years, that says a lot about our relationship. I feel he is a very good human being and also a good partner. We share a great understanding and a high comfort level.

With both of you being in the film industry, do you tend to get possessive of each other? How do u handle this?

Like I said earlier we've been together for seven years, so that says a lot. So far there hasn't been any negative connotation to our relationship.

It is said that it's a man's world. What do think about this?

I think all these concepts are rather redundant. They all are very old; I haven't faced it or experienced it in my lifetime. Of course, I've seen and heard about it in books and movies but never in reality. I don't think the saying applies in today's world.

It's said women are usually jealous and men are possessive. What is your take on this?

It depends from individual to individual. It's too general in nature. It's like one of those topics you discuss when you go on a date, for example, people generally discuss star signs and other general topics and say that women are viewed in a certain way and men in another. I don't think any of this exists or holds true in today's scenario.

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