YANA GUPTA’S MUSIC ALBUM TO BE LAUNCHED IN LONDON!

Yana Gupta, the Czech beautiful model turned actress is surely making use of every bit of her creativity nowadays. Yana, who has made India her home now, is currently working on her music album and simultaneously writing her book on fitness.  If one remembers, Yana shook the whole nation with her item number in DUM – ‘Babuji zara dhire chalo…’ and later in RAKHT shook legs with Sanjay Dutt in the item number ‘O what a babe!’ Indeed, she has come a long way and one cannot deny the fact that Yana Gupta is truly gifted and multifaceted. However, she confesses, “I am a bit weird I guess (smiling)! I need to do something or the other thing and that too, it has to stimulate me and my creativity or else I get bored very easily.”

One didn’t see much of Yana Gupta after ‘O what a babe!’ and we ask why? Yana reveals, “ You see I was not offered item numbers that can really make me do it. I do those songs because they satisfy my urge to dance to memorable music. I am still open to item numbers but then they should be really good!” Having recently broken up with her husband Satyakam Gupta, Yana has totally reinvented herself as writer, music composer, lyricist and singer. Hold your breath because Yana’s music album will be launched worldwide in London and international publisher Penguin has already given her book on fitness thumbs up sign!

How does she manage the hectic life that she leads? She smiles and discloses, “As you must have realised that I have really cut down on my modeling assignments, which means I am not even walking too many ramp nowadays. I am brand ambassador of KINGFISHER AIRLINES and besides that I am too busy writing my book and simultaneously working on my album. I love to do things that pump my inner urge to a level of happiness. The joy to do things you have always wanted gives me a high. I devote my time for something fruitful.” How would she describe her music album? “I have been writing poetry and songs since a very long time. Life has taught me so many beautiful things that I have penned my thoughts and experience time and again. My lyrics are based on life, spirituality and fun elements. You can say it will be a mix of jazz and blues,” she informs.

We presume that writing lyrics, composing them and singing them would be a great high? She exclaims, “Oh, definitely! The reason I am doing all in one album is because I want the album to reflect who I am. I don’t compromise on quality and that is the reason why I have written (my songs), composed and will be singing them as well.” What will be interesting to note is that an international music label will launch Yana’s album! Now that is something what very few of Yana’s close buddies know. She reveals, “The music would be launched by year end in London because English songs don’t really make a good market in India as compared to international scenario. And since I have signed with an international label, it makes sense to launch it worldwide rather than only in India. Of course, the album will have an Indian launch as well (smiles).”

What about health & fitness book? Yana says, “I have hereditary problem and am very allergic and used to suffer from bronchitis. Keeping fit and eating well was my need to prevent my sickness to aggravate. However, with time I used to give tips to many friends of mine and they used to get cured. Three months ago when I approached Penguin with the idea of the book, they gave me a go ahead. So here I am juggling writing and composing so that I can release both my book as well as music album together.” Few may know that Yana Gupta has really excelled in practicing acupuncture. She discloses, “I have been learning acupressure from a Taiwanese Dr. Kuku (his nickname) since a long time. I am a quick learner and a good student (smiles). I do treat few close friends, who trust me and know that I would cure them from their disease. However, I am really passionate about this ancient practice and fly to Taiwan once in a year to learn from my doctor friend, who is well known in his field since the last two decades.”

With so much talent in her kitty, Yana is surely going places. However, what has kept her to stay away from mainstream cinema like other models? She concludes, “I am learning Hindi but I am too shy to speak in public. However, I do understand the language to a great deal by now. I would love to work in a Hindi film but I don’t want to make a fool of myself if I am not fully ready about the medium. Hence, I am taking my time and yes, there is couple of interesting projects that has come my way, which I may sign pretty soon. So wait and watch!” As she signs off, one cannot marvel at the way this babe has juggled all her interests with true passion!

Johnny D