Have you got a question for The Family? Is there something you'd love to find out about life in the Grewal household? We've received hundreds of comments about the show via this site, and through pages on Facebook and Twitter - so we put some of your questions to the family members and asked them to respond.
Questions for Sarbjit
Sarbjit. You seem to do everything whilst everyone else just lays around and expects you to run around picking up after them. The last episode even the dogs just lay there while you stepped over them. Don't you ever feel like giving them a kick up the backside?
Mike (via C4.com)
Sometimes I do and they all do help me but it hasn't been shown on the show. Sunny is always helping me with the shopping and washing dishes as seen in the programmes, Tindi always runs errands for me and dad does the hovering on his days off. Shay is my helper so she always helps me with the cooking, cleaning and general up keep of the house! She also kindly massages my legs every day as I have severe pain.
this ones for Sarbjit - hello! you're my favourite character! was your marriage arranged? If it was, are you pleased, or would you much sooner have chose your own husband? Do you think marriages should be arranged?
Henry Collicutt (via Facebook)
Yes and no - my marriage was arranged but I believe it's everyone's choice.
Mum - What came first the chicken or the egg?
Colleen Cogs Foley (via Facebook)
Ha Ha the egg came first but I don't really know... Anything came first?
'Mum' you seem so open minded and accepting of the younger generation, and speaking from an asian p.o.v, we know this can be difficult for your generation (not that youre old!) what sets you apart from many other asian mums and how do you always remain so 'jolly' and upbeat! youre fab! x
Arefa Siddiqua (via Facebook)
Thank you for kind words - I'm not different at all I believe that all mothers are the same as we all love our children and we all do what our children ask us to do but sometimes it can be difficult. Especially if your partner doesn't agree then it becomes hard but in the end you can work it out. You must set your mind to it and you can do it - if you want peace in the house and you want your family to be together you have to be cool minded and don't take little things very seriously if something small happens try to forget it. If you know it will cause an argument then move on. If one is arguing the other should just smile and get over it.
I would like to know, would you let the cameras in your home again? Has seeing yourselfs on tele changed you at all?
Kirstie John (via Facebook)
It depends on what they are doing but I think I might. I have nothing to hide so I don't mind. I'm still the same woman that I was before and my family is the most important to me. I did enjoy having the cameras in the house and it was a good experience.
Will you adopt me? once u get rid of the rats! I love u guys, I see members of my own in you - and the way you took Shay in, is so heart warming. chak de futey!!xxx
Yasmin Ali (via Facebook)
Hi Yasmin the uninvited guests are gone and you are welcome any time. Shay sadly had to leave her family for my Son and so the least I could do was take her in. Shay has done all this for my son and if I didn't let her come in the house who would. Otherwise I too would have lost my son as their love was so strong. I am thankful that all my family is together and happy. That is all Arvinder and I ever want.
Have you ever worked outside the home; do you have any personal ambitions for yourself (we know you love to see the happiness of the rest of the family & make them happy)? Is there anything you wished you would have been able to do but weren't able to; things girls just didn't do in your day or because of what 'family' might have thought? Love you Sarbjit! Xxx
Thea Barr (via Facebook)
I've done everything that I wanted. I helped my husband run his successful business for 10 years and it's not easy to do that. When I got married I was quite young so I was able to settle with my husband and do what I wanted. I wanted to travel the world and I have been to most countries with Arvinder. I like socializing with my family and friends and still do that and from a young age I always loved to go to the cinema and theatre. I wanted to meet actors in Bombay and I have been there and met with my favorite actors such as Dharmendra. Yes I have had a career and have worked for over 30 years of my life but as you get older your life changes and your body gives in and you want to stay with your family and your grandchildren. I still like traveling and will continue as long as my health allows.
I would love Sarbjit to impart some of her incredible wisdom of calm onto me... How does she remain so incredibly humble and down to earth!!!!
Joanne Savage (via Facebook)
Hi Joanne - I suppose this is God's gift to me and sometimes I wonder how do I take these things so calmly but it just happens. We are all different and God has given us all gifts and maybe what you have I don't have. My dad always said what ever happens take it as it comes and it happens for the best and maybe there is something good in that. I try to look at the positive in every situation. I hope you can too and have a great Christmas! !
have you any new year's resolutions?
Mary Jones (via Facebook)
Yes I am hoping that Tindi gets married next year and we have another grand child. I hope it's a great Year for everyone.
How do you think you can get Tindy to part from his bed, which he seems to be stuck to most of the time. have you ever given Tindy the Chapal treatment?
Mukesh Michael Chadda (via Facebook)
Erm - he can get of the bed when he has to. He's not that lazy and doesn't sleep all the time. He still manages to get out of the bed when he has work or is going out with friends.
Sarbjit, By the looks of things the public would like to keep you on our TV screens (myself included). Would you be interested in having your own show?
Fiona Fagan (via Facebook)
If you want me to then yes and if Channel 4 give me a show then yes I don't mind!
Sarbjit - do you think by letting the cameras in, your family has changed the way in which British society considers Indian families as a whole?
Warjinder Sadeghi (via Facebook)
Probably but I think we're all the same really. I guess the public can see a bit about our Punjabi culture and how I live with my family. Also, why our little ones never leave like Tindi as they get a little lazy – ha ha! They get to see what our Sikh weddings are like which perhaps everyone doesn't know about.
What's Sarbjit's most memorable moment of her marriage?
Bridget Kunda (via Facebook)
I remember on my wedding night we had such a large party and had so many people staying at Arvinder's house. I had to sleep between two sofa chairs because I was tiny and there was no room and Arvinder had to sleep at his aunt's house. In the early hours of the morning I wanted to go to the loo and I tried to get up quietly as everyone was sleeping but I fell off the chair. So, I quickly got up and went back to sleep because I didn't want to wake everyone. In the morning my father-in-law asked me if I was ok and I asked why? He said he did see me falling and we both laughed out loud! It was the way weddings worked back then we all just slept where we could!
I cannot forget when my dad put me in the car when I was leaving after the wedding to go to Arvinder's house. The way he was crying and my brothers were small but my dad was crying like anything and it was hard for me to leave. It was the first time in my life that I separated from the whole family but I joined a new family. It was good that I was joining my new family but sad that I was leaving my family.
Sarbjit- is Polly your nickname, and if so how did you get it? Also can we have some more of your recipes please! Maybe you should write a cookbook...
Wendy Bushell (via Facebook)
Yes Polly is my nickname and my parents gave me this - I have had this nickname since childhood. I would love to write a cook book and have just given Channel 4 my recipe for tea - I will try to give you another recipe as well.
Hi auntie-ji, Have you and Kaki grown closer since filming and since watching yourselves on the show? How has it changed the relationship between the two of you? Thank you for letting us watch your lives!
Radhika Natarajan (via Facebook)
Kaki and I were closer before and we have been close since she has been born. I have been close to all my children as they are a Part of Me. I am the same and my love for all my children is the same and equal
Would Mum marry Dad if she had her life again?
Liveleen Kaur (via Facebook)
Yes if it was an arranged marriage again - ha ha. Arvinder is my soulmate and I have found out from a priest that we have opposite stars which means that we are made for each other. I know that Arvinder loves me and I don't know where I would be without him. I know that he tells all the world apart from me that he loves me - ha ha. We and always will be husband and wife! He has a good heart.
Questions for Shay
Shay, I would like to know what made you realise that Sunny was 'THE ONE' for you? You two are so good together!
Michelle St John (via Facebook)
Hi Michelle - I know that we Sunny and I always had a deep connection. It's fair to say that he is my soulmate and he's always made me laugh which is so important in a relationship. I do remember a time when we were both friends and I thought I could spend the rest of my life with you! He's everything I could have asked for in a husband and more and I believe that I would be half the woman without him.
Shay do u think ur mum will ever talk to u again? or will u try after the wedding 1 more time to patch things up?
Varsha Pindoriya (via Facebook)
Hi Varsha - I wish I could answer that question but I would like you to watch the last episode to see what happens at the wedding. I think it's fair to say that I will always LOVE my mum and my brother no matter what life throws at me. I will never burn my bridges with my blood but have learned to move on with my life. And am loving my life with my husband, Sunny
What response have you had from all media, local, national and international? How has this programme influenced your lives? And finally we love Bhavi, and her conversations! x
Abida Naroo Hussain (via Facebook)
Hi Abida, we all love Bhavi she's our little star! We've had an amazing response from the media and we've been so shocked and humbled by it! The programme has influenced our lives in a positve way - Sunny and I think that we have got a beautiful family video which we will be able to show our children and theirs! This programme is something we will always smile and laugh about - it's been a fantastic experience!
Mum and Shay do you feel that watching yourselves on tv has given you insight into your family dynamics and has anything changed as a result? I think you're brave and fa
Javane Irani (via Facebook)
Hi Javane, I think we all knew that we love each other but we've never really said it and watching the programme has made us realise how close we all are. Mum and I have been so surprised by the amount of emails we have received asking us if we really have such a good relationship as mother-in-law and daughter-in-law but I think you'll all agree that mum is fantastic. Both mum and I believe that the family dynamics haven't changed as we are all as close as ever! To be we are all the same and I thankful for all the support we have received.
Shay - do you work out to keep your figure, because I'm sure with mum's cooking I'd be piling the pounds on
Wendy Bushell (via Facebook)
Hi Wendy - I do like to keep healthy but I sure do love mum's food! I cycle regularly and have completed two bikeathons both 40 miles each for the London to Windsor bike ride.
Crazy for Shay! Any chance we may c more of u on tv or in film?!!
Cruz (via C4.com)
Hi Cruz - wow thank you! I really don't know what to say! 2009 has been such an amazing whirlwind for us so you'll just have to wait and see what 2010 brings. Do stay updated by logging on to our new website www.thegrewalfamily.com! And thank you so much for all the support!
Hi Shay, I really love watching the family and i feel for you being estranged from your Mum. I would be so proud to have you as a Daughter. What do you use on your hair to make it so thick and shiny???? it looks beautiful.
Bluemolly (via C4.com)
Hi Bluemolly - Your words are too kind and I am soo humbled by them! I am thankful for the parents that I have as without them I would not be the woman you see today and I am even more thankful for the inlaws and husband that I have as without them I wouldn't have got through the pain of lossing my family. I do believe that Vaheuguru Ji (God) won't put you through anything you can't handle...
As for my hair - I find that Aussie is a great conditioner for hair and like dad try to massage Almond or Coconut oil into my hair at least once every two weeks - I find it keeps my roots strong and hair looking healthy. That coupled with a healthy diet helps as it does reflect in your hair if you have not been eating the right things - it gets dry and brittle so taking good vitamins is a must! Hope that helps!
Loving the show, just like to know how many bedrooms does your house have? because it looks like double fronted but is very small down stairs with very small kitchen i do not know how you do the cooking, wishing all the best.
From Shaf Nabi (via C4.com)
Hi we live in a 5 bedroom house and downstairs is actually very large with two living rooms and a bathroom. The only space in the whole which is small is the kitchen. And poor mum has suffered and always talked about having a large kitchen. It's definitely our next project to build mum the kitchen that she has always wanted!
Does anyone know the name of the song that was played when Shay and Sunny were dancing in the bedroom? Really want to listen to it!!
From Edwi (via C4.com)
The song is one of our favourits and is by a singer called Xavier Naidoo featuring Rza from Wu Tang Clan and the song is called I've Never Seen!
One question out of interest is the therkhan girl a Christian? I noticed she crossed herself before praying
From Ricky Cheema (via C4.com)
Hi Ricky, the Ramgharia girl meaning me is Sikh but I was baptized Christian as my father believed in Jesus and sent us to Catholic schools. In my house growing up I always had a photo of Guru Nanak Dev Ji alongside Jesus. As dad was Kenyan and this is how he grew up in Kenya. I respect all faiths and believe in the Entitiy - Vaheguru Ji.
I'm confused. There was a scene in which Shay made the sign of the cross before praying - is that something Punjabis do or is Shay Catholic?!
From Curious (via C4.com)
I understand that many Indian Kenyans do believe this as my father went to a Catholic schol in Kenya and wanted the same for us. He was a Sikh as am I but we do believe in Jesus and his message of Peace, Tolerance and Love!
I saw last week's episode and it had a glimpse of Shay's Bridal outift. Would anyone happen to know where she bought this from? I need one for my wedding! Thank you
From Joti Loyal (via Facebook)
Hiya both Sunny and I designed our wedding outfits and had them made in India in Ludhiana. My outfit had 400 turquoise stones put init as it was a colour my bridesmaids wore. I'm sure whatever you buy it will look gorgeous!! And congratulations on the wedding Joti!! Rab Rakha
Questions for Sunny
Do u think you are too forceful with others?
From Katherine Winterflood (via Facebook)
No I don't think I'm forceful at all I'm just assertive and I'm only assertive when I have to be.
Who braids your hair Sunny???
From Samantha Lawler (via Facebook)
A couple of people – the last one was a lady called Shay and she lives in Notting Hill. Let me know if you need her contact details and I'll pass them on.
Hi Sunny, Great show! My question is: What is the most important thing that you have learned/gained from the whole filming experience?
From Amy Cross (via Facebook)
Nothing really but I was surprised by the response our family has gotten which has definitely made me feel so humbled and thankful. So, don't underestimate and for one second think that you know what the future holds!
when and why did u start u hair to grow this long?? my husband wants to have it like yours! LOL
From Cecilia Chavez (via Facebook)
I started growing it when I got engaged to Shay as I wanted to do the Indian wedding and respect my ancestors who as Sikhs have long hair. I have had short hair my whole life but am a person who believes in doing things the traditionally when possible and once Shay and I had decided that we were going to do the Indian wedding I wanted to wear my turban knowing that I had grown my hair and committed to this relationship and to the vows we were going to take in the Gurudwara. Cecilia, please tell your husband that I say thank you and if he does start growing his hair I hope it grows as long as mine - you'll need to help him by massaging his hair with oil.
Sunny, do you like 'guppatea' (cup of tea) as much as your dad?
From Kirsty Quintin (via Facebook)
Very much so especially when mum and Shay make Indian tea. I don't drink tea outside and I hate kettle tea. It just tastes like boiling hot water to me. If I go out I put it in a flask and drink it.
Have you found out that going back to work has become a nightmare, now that people recognise you? Do you find it harder to go about your daily business, now your a star?!
From Lois Porter (via Facebook)
I'm no star and when it comes to my work I take it very seriously and people respect that so whenever I am approached it s very humbling. So, it hasn't been a nightmare it's been a blessing and I'm more than happy to talk and take photos with people. I find it surprising they want to take photos with me!
I think u r a true hero to shay!! hw would u deal with it if it was ur sister who left you n ur family for her husband??
From Kully Mahey (via Facebook)
My sister would never leave our family because we would never put her in that situation. But if it happened that my parents did not support Kaki I would stand by her 100% and even move out with her if I had to because she's my baby sister and my blood - I will always be there for my family.
Shouldn't you take some responsibility for the situation with Shay's family? Shay needs her mum.
From @lenorajoseph (via Twitter)
I agree that everyone needs their family especially their mums. Shay's mum and I were very good friends in the beginning to the point that she used to call me her second son and treated me like family. I used to be around the house a lot with Tindy and sometimes her mum wasn't there and we all used to chill together including Shay and her brother. So, when we told Shay's mum about our relationship we just happened to be in her dad's room. It may be that I was upstairs or downstairs with Shay when we told her but that is irrilevant. Shay's was mum was just upset because although she liked me she said that I wasn't good enough for her daugher. She was shocked when I asked to marry Shay and she couldn't accept that we wanted to spend our lives together. She said that I would never be the type of husband that she wanted for her daughter and therefore I know and agree that I should take responsibility for hurting her mum and family. But it was not intentional or in my control and I have spent the last 5 and half years trying hard to persuade Shay family that I am and will be the best for Shay and will always put their daughters interests first and before mine. From having known Shay's mum I know she always wanted her daughter to have a happy married life. I hope I can do this and try every day!
Now you have had your Indian wedding, will you start a family soon
From Jo Amer (via Facebook)
The family will start no sooner or later than it has. No plans at the moment but then who knows what the future holds!
my mate zoe thinks you're gorgeous and wants to know if you've got any nice cousins for her? Hahaha
From Helen Bishop (via Facebook)
Hi Helen, no I think I was the only good looking one - lol! And thank you - very flattering almost made me blush!
Sunny, I noticed during the interviews in the show you look so much like your father, but I was wondering - do you think you're like him in any way? Would like to follow his lead as a person and as a husband/ parent?
From Yianna Chambers (via Facebook)
Me and dad are very different but the core of us is the same. And I can say that about the whole family. I have a different approach to things than dad but everyone always says we look the same! I am his eldest son so not surprised by that! Dad's been told that he looks like George Clooney??????
How did you feel having around 28 cameras, watching your every move 24 hours a day, when you were in the house?
From Thomas Simpkins (via Facebook)
It didn't bother me to be honest - I couldn't be bothered about them and just went on with my daily life! Had too much to do and arrange that I dind't have a chance to worry about the cameras. Although the lights were a pain in the batty! They were too bright and it was summer so it got very hot!
How do you look after your wonderful beard? Do you use conditioner?
From Mandeep Smith (via Facebook)
Just for Men - Ha Ha
Was it strange going onto harry Hill's TV Burp? lol it was funny! p.s your dad is great! and ur mom is so caring! great!!
From Claire Coughlan (via Facebook)
No it was fun and a good day out! We all had such a laugh – something for the memory box! They fed us no end!
Sunny are you ever going to leave home?
From Nidhi Pandey (via Facebook)
No
hi sunny I have seen you reading books on the show what type of books do you read?x
From Caroline Hughes (via Facebook)
I'm a big fan of George Orwell, our Sikh history and the history of England so I enjoy reading these type of fictional and factual books. It is something that helps me and feeds my mind especially for the film that I would like to one day make on the Kohinoor. The script is already half done but the journey is just beginning.
How long is your hair? And would you ever consider cutting it?
From Black Panther (via Facebook)
I'm quite attached to my hair at the moment but would consider cutting it as I've had short hair my whole life. Hence, why dad was trying to show me how to tie a turban in the how as I have never worn one. I am thankful that it has grown this long in the 4 years that I started to grow it! It's now half way down my back.
Sunny Man I love you family...almost feel part of it!! Respect for standing up for Shay....what are some of the tunes you love...and are dancing to on the show!?
From Heetan Mistry (via Facebook)
Puff Daddy's song, We Can't Be Stopped Now and Sukhshinder Shinda's song, Aao Giddha Pa Liye
What's your views on the caste system?!
From Haych Bashir (via Facebook)
I don't believe in it and it is not a view which was dominant in our household.
How would you discribe yourself in three words and what is your biggest aspirations/dream in life that you hope to fulfil
From Marie I Hallmy (via Facebook)
Arrogant, argumentative and passionate. My biggest dream in life is to direct a film on the Kohinoor and I do believe it will happen! What's your in life never can't pass you by!
What kind of tattoo(s) do you have?
From Sissy Smith (via Facebook)
I have a Khanda and two tattos whicih Shay designed. WE both got the tattoos together and have the same ones. One is on both of our wrists which is a symbol in Punjabi and consists of both our initials. The other is Rab Rakha (God Bless) which Shay designed too and is underneath the Khanda. Shay has hers on her neck to represent the two most important men in her life - me and her Dad and I have it on my arm next to my Khanda.
If you hadn't of met shay do you think you would have had an arranged marriage?if so do you think you would of been truly happy with that or feel that some part of you was missing?x
From Ruth Allen (via Facebook)
I could not say either way to be honest because when I met Shay I was in the process of going to America to pursue my directing in the New York Film School so wasn't thinking about marriage or relationships. So, when Shay and I (without sounding too soppy) fell in love I knew that she was my priority and everything else could wait. And because she needed me I stayed and I wouldn't have felt comfortable without her by my side.
Sunny and Shay... Why did you wait 5 years for your Indian wedding?
From Sissy Smith (via Facebook)
We were hoping that there would be some resolve between Shay's mum and brother and we wanted Shay to finsih university before planning for the wedding. WE were originall ygoing to do it last year however work and life took over and so we set the date for this year in which time dad, mum and Shay got to go to India to buy everything they wanted for the wedding.
Questions for Tindy
Don't you think it's time you started doing things for yourself and maybe for your lovely mum instead of being sooo lazy?
Sarah Dar (via Facebook)
To be fair im not that lazy, i mean seriously i do shift work and i dj on weekends so its jus what they decided to show. yes my mum does do alot for me but thats jus how it is traditionally for asian families thats how we are bought up. but yes i do think i need to learn for myself lol
Tindy have u really gt a girlfriend lol
Jodi Holley (via Facebook)
No GF yet still lookin, if u want to reccomend ppl ill be more then happy to look lol.
Are u in a recent bhangra video???? I swear it was u!
Amit Singh (via Facebook)
yes i am in a bhangra music video sitting in the background lol
And how come you only have £4 in your bank account and are unable to buy your Dad a Father's Day present when you work full time and still live at home with your parents....what's it all spent on?!
Joanne Blackburne (via Facebook)
At that time i did not have that much money in my account becasue i bought alot of equipment for my DJ compant Sound Label UK. The stuff is expensive these days.
When are you going to clean your room? Oh, and why've you got 2 mobile phones?
Meirion Hughes (via Facebook)
my room is clean most of the time. but like i have siad before its jus how they decided to edit it lol.
Will he change his lazy ways after seeing how much his mummy does for him and will he make her a cup of tea for once i've only seen shay make her one so far :)
Holly Jenkins (via Facebook)
lol i will change a few of my habits. and to be honest i make the best cup of tea in the house and i do make it for my mum sometimes. they jus have not showed that lol.
How is your search for a nice Indian wife going? And was it really you that came into my shop in Coventry about a fortnight ago?
Thy Phuong Hoang (via Facebook)
im still single so not found no one yet. and no i havent been to coventry for a long time.
I would ike to ask Tindy what he's looking for in a women cos he must be quite picky as he hasn't ever had a proper girlfriend before, or longer than 5 months... wasn't it?
Sarah Parris (via Facebook)
lol i dont really have a certain type that im lookin for. jus as long as i get on with the girl and she has a good sense of humour casue as u seen i like to laugh alot and jus do childish things sometimes lol.
hi Tindy what would your dream job be?
Caroline Hughes (via Facebook)
Being a presenter on Top Gear. driving the worlds most prestigious cars.
Tindy... how can you hold down a full time job if you sleep all day and party all night?????
Yvonne Martin (via Facebook)
loll well i dont sleep all day casue like u said i have to go to work lol. its quite easy for me to go out then wake up next day for work so to me its jus all in my routine lol.
tindy what came first? the chicken or egg?
Bongo Mingo (via Facebook)
Lets look at the metaphorical meaning of this question to understand it better. Which came first, X that can't come without Y, or Y that can't come without X? Each person would have there own opinion. Id say it was T Rex becasue that is the Chickens' ancestors.
tindy!? tea or coffee!!??
Bongo Mingo (via Facebook)
Tea
Was the nite out filmed at a nite called Sutra @ Abbey Bar?
Farah Mariam Jameel (via Facebook)
yes it was
tindy, who walks the dogs???
Kiran Hundal (via Facebook)
My dad Mostly, but whoever is at home in the mornign or evenings
i would like to ask him where his manners are? He is so rude to his poor mum, no please or thank you at all!
@juliesnow1978 (via Twitter)
its not a question of manners, its more about are relationship, she is my best friend. i treat her as i do my friends and she treats me the same. therefore i relationship is unique it may come over rude but thats the way that works for us.
when will you be bringing 'it' (girlfriend) home to mummyji?! lol
@herminder (via Twitter)
when i find the right one
Tindy do you ever think you can be independent? You really are lazy :-)
@SusieVM (via Twitter)
of course i can be independent lol i knw how to do most things, and yes i have been protrayed as being lazy but thats jus how they decided to show it. i do shift work and dj so no time to be lazy lol
Questions for everyone!
I think the Grewal family are lovely people so, I was wondering what made you volunteer to be on TV? And did you used to watch the Hughes family when they were featured in 'The Family' series last year?
Desert Rose (via C4.com)
Arvinder says: Hi Desert Rose - we didn't volunteer for the show, Sunny my eldest son was approached to do it. When Sunny told Polly and I we thought why not do it? It was a fun experience and I see it as an opportunity to open the doors of your life and show others how I live with my family.
Hiya Guys, im addicted to the show it's great, one question though. Whos are the dogs and what are there names?
Jo White (via C4.com)
Arvinder says: The dogs are part of the family and the German shepherd is called Dusty and the Yorkshire terrier is called Dusty but we also call him Piri.
Hi, loving the show, can u tell me what oil you massage into your scalp and what it is for? also do you have any tips on making hair shiny, asian hair always looks so beautiful...
Rachel (via C4.com)
Arvinder says: Hi Rachel thank you for the support. We use almond or coconut oil or mustard oil on our hair. I tried so many different oils throughout the years to help my hair grow as I missed it. I did find one oil in India which helped my hair grow but its now finished I cant find the product anymore. I used to use it regularly because I never lost my hair and thats why I massage oil in my hair as it looks after my scalp which in this weather does get dry. I would recommend oiling your hair once every two weeks however I get it done whenever my Mrs is happy to massage my hair!
Is it all staged? I'm actually thinking that it us n it's just I reality act!
@DellyBird79 (via Twitter)
Arvinder says: It's a reality show and thats how we are in this family. This is normal life and our real personalities. So, many people have asked me this question but this really is what we are all like! We wouldnt change it for the world!
I wonder if any of the grewals are on twitter, anyone know?
@dean_cummings (via Twitter)
Arvinder says: We are not on twitter at the moment but I will get Tindi to set it up as soon as possible. I am on facebook so please do add me!
Do they just drink bloody tea in this house?
@captincroc (via Twitter)
Arvinder says: The best drink in the world Indian tea! And yes I'm the only one whos crazy about tea. I used to drink kettles full now I'm getting old I drink less. But I can't get up without a cup of tea and I can't sleep without my cup of tea.
How does everyone live in the same house without arguing with each other?
From Debbs Theprincess Perry (via Facebook)
Jeet says: With just one colour life would be boring, a human being can't just live with one emotion and when 7 - 8 people live under one roof they laugh together, share each others pain and tears and they also argue. As in episode 2 me and Kaki argued, which doesn't mean that we don't love each other, but makes a relationship stronger and you can only argue with the person that you love. That was a hard time for both me and Kaki as this was a very hard pregnancy for Kaki. Further in future episodes you will see more arguments between all the family members which is normal family life.
Do you all get noticed now you're on the TV? Love the show, it's one of the best things ever!!
From Lesley Northcott (via Facebook)
Kaki says: Yes, we do and we are getting a lot of warm reception. Thanks for all the love and support that we are getting.
Questions for Kaki and Jeet
You met in india, but where and how? And, was it love at first sight?
From Kuljinder Sanghera (via Facebook)
Kaki says: We met in Mumbai through Deepshika who is also an actress and treats me like a sister. Jeet is a good friend of hers and it was love at first sight for the both of us. I went back to India to meet Jeet a few times and then he proposed to me, which was one of the happiest days of my life, since than we have had so many special and happy moments, like our wedding and the birth of our 2 children and a couple of arguments. :-)
When you call each other baba does it mean baby like in an affectionate term? We looked it up and the translation was father!
From @jilly_uk (via Twitter)
We call each other baba as an affectionate term as we don't call each other by name. It's the same way as calling your loved one as sweetheart and darling.
Is it true that Jeet has now moved back to Mumbai to pursue his career in Bollywood?
From @PujaVedi (via Twitter)
Jeet says: No, I haven't moved back yet and was never planning to leave my wife and kids behind. My wife and my kids are my world and we will move together hopefully next year. In anger a person says so many things but I would never leave my family behind and go.
Does Jeet expect The Family to do for him what Big Brother did for Shilpa Shetty?
From @Vijay_Vikram (via Twitter)
Jeet says: Not at all, I take life as it comes. I am planning to move back to Mumbai with my wife and kids next year and will continue to do theatre in the UK.
In addition to acting we heard that Jeet is also an experienced puppeteer - is this true? From @LEPRA_HinA (via Twitter)
Yes, it is true and I have learned puppetry from legendary puppeteer Dadi D Pudumjee (President UNIMA). I recently worked in an Indian film 'A Belly Full of Dreams', where Dadi and I operated all the major puppets. This film won 2 national awards in India. My puppet productions always include masks, objects, props, contemporary dancers, actors and of course puppets. I have been operating normal and larger than life contemporary rod puppets from last 16 years.
What Bollywood films has Jeet been in? I saw the clip of 'Gangster' what other films?
From Priya Mulji (via Facebook)
Silence Please the Dressing Room, Garden of Saints, Karma (Dutch Film), Insaan, Sehar, Gangster, Budha Never Smiled (At film festivals in India), Chowky (Still to be released), and Belly Full of Dreams (as an actor and puppeteer).
Even for thespian types, don't you feel rather self conscious with all those cameras around all the time, actually inside your home with total strangers entering and footage being taken to be shown to total strangers?
From Michael Alexander Kearsley (via Facebook)
We were a bit conscious in the early stages of filming, but after a while just forgot the cameras were there. When C4 and Dragonfly approached us we were told that the nation will see it and we had nothing to hide as we are proud of our family.
