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TThe wait seemed endless. And it began to look like Juhi Chawla would, after all, not show up. But we continued to call her on her cell, bombarding her with reminders and praying that one of Bollywood's nicest heroines with not ignore her commitment to us.

Finally, we were assured that Juhi was indeed on her way from the dubbing studio, where she was helping wrap up Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. We began to breathe again.

When she arrived it was sans make-up, in a white striped tee shirt and red track pants. Her eyes opened wide at the reception committee -- there were four of us waiting for her in her office -- and she broke out into her trademark giggle, "So many of you???"

The chat was successful in every sense of the work. She enjoyed herself as did all those who logged on. Juhi's brother, Bobby, did pitch in with his witty comments and went on to crack a few jokes at expense, which she ignored in humorous disdain as she proceed with the chat. Read on for more:

Juhi Chawla:

Let's get on with the show, I'm here... oops I mean chat :-)

Juhiji, You had won the Filmfare award for HHRPK, will PBDHH repeat that feat??

Dutts: I hope it does, I sincerely hope so... I think I'm gonna crack it this time because both HHRPK and PBDHH have five letters ...

Hi, this is Amar from New Jersey, I have been a huge fan of yours from the beginning. I wanted to ask you what film did you enjoy filming the most and when you look back on your career, what role are you most proud of? Do you have any plans on doing a stage show in the US anytime soon?

Amar Shrivastava: Thanks Amar, I have enjoyed a lot of films, especially PBDHH, Ishq, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Darr and I'm proud of all of these. Maybe sometime next year we might come down for some shows to the US and I hope you will be coming to see them... If I do!

Juhi what does it feel like being known as the Betty of Bollywood?

Ajay: So long as I get Archie, I'm happy :-)

HI Juhi Chawla, first of all I would like to welcome you to come on the net and chat with your fans. I am a really a very big fan of yours. I don’t miss any of your films too. You are so sweet so beautiful as a rose WHY DON'T YOU TALK TO ME PLEASE PLEASE DO TALK TO ME

Anosh: Hi and Happy New Year

WHICH IS YOUR NEXT DREAMZ UNLIMITED PRODUCTION?

Softie: Well, at the moment, we just want you to see PBDHH and let us know what you think of it... if it's good enough, we'll make another film.

HELLO WHY ARE YOU IGNORING ME ARRE JUHI MEIN AAPHI KA FAN HUN MEIN KOI AAISA GEET GAON KE AARAZU ZAGON AGAR TUM KAO I KNOW SHAH RUKH SINGS IT BETTER

VikramBhat: Lemme tell you, Shah Rukh doesn't sing it any better. He sings offkey *lol*

dearest JUHI, hi there! Welcome to the chat show. I was thrilled to discover you'll be there today. How you handle yourself domestically and professionally. BLISSFUL YOGITA.

Hi Yogita, nice to chat with you. I do nothing special, I let each day handle itself.

From CA,USA. Since you are such a superb actress, we hope to see more and more of you. Can you believe we were looking all over for you in Switzerland this summer?

Poonam G: I was looking for you too, but I didn't find you there :-)... just kiddin'...

How did you feel about Yukta Mookhey winning Miss World this year, since you also won the Miss India contest?

Poonam: Very proud and happy for her and I hope she goes on to do biger and better things in the future.

What r ur plans for the millenium juhi??

LippoLippi: I'm off for an exotic Beach Holiday... read this and weep... ;-P

When are you getting married with mehta?

What's your favorite food? I'm a major connoissieur of different foods.

Praveena, when are you getting married to Patel? :-)

Poonam G: May fave resturant is my fridge, what's yours?

Honestly in my ratings in heroines u stand next to Sonali in Bollywood and next to Catherine Zeta Jones. Your glamourous looks aren't lettin' me sleep in nights...

juhi... ur very pretty... aapki khubsurati ka raaz kya hai??

LippoLippi: Can I stand next to Shah Rukh Khan and Tom Cruise instead? :-)

Nupur: Lux aur kya? :-)

juhi pagal ladki kAHIN KI TERE KO BAHUT PROUD HO GAYA HAIN SHAYAD THIK HAIN MAIN AB APNI FAV HEROINE CHANGE KAR DOONGA TERE KO CHODKAR AAB MAIN AISH KO BANA LUNGA USME ITNA PROUD NAHIN HAIN

TeraDiwana: Na jaon saaiyan churake bainyan, kasam tumhari mein bahut maroongi!!!

Juhi when you were growing up did you have aspirations to become an actress or was it by pure accident this happened? What alternative line would you have chosen?

What are your upcoming movies Juhi??

Love At The First Byte: I was studying to be a plumber *rotfl*

Mudit1: My upcoming movie is PBDHH and you'd better watch it or else!!! Let's get down to business and no more jokes... the film is full of love, laughter and freedom.

What would u do if Leonardo Di Caprio comes and proposes 2 u juhi??

Hi Juhi Greetings from Nisaar & Noorie in Cape Town. We're waiting for u at jetty # twee. Best wishes with PBDHH.

LippoLippi: I would marry Mickey Mouse if he came and proposed to me!

Hi Nissar and it's so nice to hear from you... And if I could, I would fly down right now to Jetty#twee!!! Best wishes.

DEAR JUHI ONE MORE. MY BEST WISHES AND MAY GOD SHOWER YOU SUCCESS IN EVERY STEP YOU UNDERTAKE. How did the idea of film making click your mind. Any inspirations? HOPE your hubby. Yogita

Yogita: Thanks so much. Actually the whole idea of producing the film wasn't entirely mine, it was Azizji and Shahrukh's. All I can say is we worked really hard for the past one year making PBDHH and we are hoping all of you there would like it!

juhi... Pradeep sethi is desperately waiting for your words...

Pradeep Sethi: %#$%#$ ?$%$%%@# Now look what you made me do, now I gotta wash my mouth with soap!

Do you think that the music of PBDHH is as good as Yes Boss?

Suvro: It's better! All I wanna know is have you bought your copy of the CD as yet?? :-)

Greetings from Pluto Juhi, you were always my fav actress. You seem to get better with age like wine. What's your secret for beauty and success?

The Man From Pluto: *drop dead serious look* I wake up with the sun in the morning, drink seven glasses of boiled water, do an hour of yoga, then I have a carrot for breakfast, then I put on loads of make-up and go to work, after dancing around two trees I eat my high-fibre protein lunch, then I take a nap for four hours and the producers dance around. Then, at night, I do an hour of meditation and then go to a rave party! That's my beauty regime!

Hi everyone! It's really nice to be here with you. Lemme tell you how maddening the day has been. I got up in the morning and rushed to the dubbing for our film PBDHH, just about managed to finish that. Came over to the office and then rushed back to Azizji and his band of assistants at Blue Diamond where the background recording of our film is going on to be a part of the discussions. You see, in two days, we are going to be filming the LAST *yeahhhhh* song NA NA NA and soooooo many things have to be organised for it. Then I got these frantic calls to come right back to the office for the Rediff Chat. I was almost gonna try and ditch them for it and then I reluctantly came and now I'm really enjoying it! Well, I've had a very busy day and I hope yours has been busy too... if hasn't get your butts to work *cracking my producer whip*

hello juhi... If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from?

Pradeep Sethi: Johnson and Johnson's, stooopid!!!

Everyone: We guys just wanted to have a good time with you folks out there so the answers were light... and for all the people that we missed out, a big HIIIIIIIIIIII and a big HUGE H... H... HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII... What did you expect, a big HUG?? ;-) PHOEEEY;-P

You guys have a merry Christmas, stick to your New Year resolutions and WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR.... and go and make PBDHH a hit and I PROMISE --- *SOLEMN PROMISE* ---TO COME BACK SOON!!!

Photographs: Jewella C Miranda