You were on stage after long; how was it?

Though I was performing live after a very long time, the stage is not new to me. But yes, every time I dance, it gives me a high. This time too the feeling was not different. And it was more fun and exciting as I was performing in my sasural (USA) for the first time.

What were the songs that you performed to?

A medley of many of my popular film numbers over the years till the recent Aaja Nachle. There were songs like Que sera sera, Ek do teen, Dhak dhak, Dance of envy from Dil To Paagal Hai and Aaja Nachle. Then there was also Dola re dola from Devdas with Aishwarya Rai. I believe dance brings people closer. Aishwarya is very sweet; doing Dola re with her brought back some pleasant memories of the days when we shot for the film.

How many shows did you perform during this tour?

Five shows in the US, at Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlantic City and New York. I saw that people enjoyed themselves and that gave me a thrill.

When you were approached to perform for the tour, what was the reaction from your family?

My family has had no problems whenever I wanted to work. Since this tour was being handled by Amitabh Bachchan, I had no apprehensions about doing it since he is very good at planning. When he says it is going to be very good, it is sure to be very good.

Expect for a song in Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan, you never had the chance to do a film with Amitabh Bachchan earlier.

Unfortunately even on this show I did not have an item with him but just by observing him you get to learn a lot. Just by being around him and watching his dedication and enthusiasm, one gets charged up.

Was your family present at the venue to support you?

For my first show is Los Angeles, everyone was present. My husband, Shriram Nene, my in-laws, mom and kids were in the audience. Ram’s friends were there too.

How did the kids react?

My younger one, Ryan, said “Mom, you danced on stage” with a surprised look on his chubby face. But the older one, Arin, was very shy. He would not even come to me as I was in heavy make-up and costumes that he has never seen me in before.

Do you miss acting?