Since childhood, I have always been different. I was never a part of any group, not because I wanted to be different but because I liked being on my own. If others joined me, I welcomed them but I never tried to form a group of my own. I am still in touch with my childhood buddies, though.

I was extremely studious and I loved watching movies. I often slipped out to watch James Bond films. Comics was another favourite and I would invariably come up with my own version of any comic book I read. I was very good at storytelling.

The best days of my life were my school days, but I did suffer from Monday morning blues. Friday used to be the most loved day and Monday was a pain. I strongly believe that a good education is essential to do well in life. I studied in one of most expensive schools in Mumbai, Manekji Cooper, and my sister, Farah, studied in a regular convent, but she is more well-read and knowledgeable than I am.

I was a prankster and played lots of pranks whenever I got an opportunity. Once I locked the staff room door during lunchtime with all the teachers inside. At that time there were no mobile phones and it took the teachers an hour-and-a-half before they could get the door opened. Meanwhile, we had the time of our lives playing in the playground. By the time we were rounded up, school gave over. The next day at the Assembly, all students were questioned. I thought I had the support of the students but I was wrong. Someone spilled the beans and I was hauled up and reprimanded.

I have always been very close to my sister though she is five years older than I am. But that does not mean we did not have fights. We really fought a great deal. But that did not change the way we felt for each other.

Since my parents were divorced, I cannot really say which of them I was closer to. My dadi ? paternal grandmother ? was one person I was extremely close to and I miss her a lot.