My pet name is: Pinki

My date of birth: November 28

My zodiac sign: Sagittarius; but I don’t posses the Sagittarian quality of being shy

I got my first pocket money at the age of: I don’t remember. But I do remember that it used to be around Rs 10 only and it was never enough for me. So I would steal money from my dad’s or mom’s purse

I used to spend my pocket money on: Ice creams, films. I used to love buying stuff and making other kids jealous by flaunting them

I was at my wackiest best when: I was a child. I used be very naughty. I had a boy cut and used to love wearing guy’s clothes. I would have honey from the jar and refill it with water. I would also get into fights with boys. Till today, I have a mark on my forehead.... I was thrown out of my school

If I wasn’t an actor, I would be: Nothing. I am not capable of doing anything except acting

I have a soft corner for: Soft toys

I’m possessive about: My mom. I wouldn’t like it at all when she gave attention to other kids

My biggest blunders: I would hit kids my age with a scale and give them biscuits when they cried

My idea of fashion: I was never fashion conscious. If you are too conscious, you lose your innocence and real style

I love gorging on: Dal chawal

My favourite actress in Bollywood is: Sridevi. I feel she is very sexy. At the same time, she is a very good actress and an amazing dancer. She has great body language. I love her big eyes

I would love to do films like: Chaalbaaz, Chandni, Sadma

I am fascinated by: Beauty. I feel a woman is all about beauty. If an actress is beautiful, half her job is done. Good acting skills are like the icing on the cake

I am sensitive about: My skin. If you slap me, I’ll have a fever in the evening

The part of me that I want to change: I want to groom myself and I’m doing that

My most memorable day: The day I meet Rajanikanth. I’m his die-hard fan. I saw Sivaji four times

My best trait: My will power

My worst trait: I am not a very good listener

My most embarrassing moment: Once I went to a departmental store with make-up in only one eye. This was before I had started my acting career. And when I saw everybody staring at me, I was really happy thinking it was because I was looking pretty

If I were to teach a Hollywood actor Hindi it would be: Richard Gere, though he is a little old

If offered the main role in an Ektaa Kapoor serial I would: Say yes, if I have the time

The casting couch: Does exist. People who do it should be beaten up

The most pathetic dish that I have tasted so far: A Japanese dish. I don’t know what it was but I didn’t like the smell

The most interesting gift I have received: No one gives me gifts. Recently, a friend of mine who is in Paris asked me what I wanted. I said: 5,000 dresses. But he refused to fulfill my demand

I like men who are: Like Rajanikanth. I like his personality and the way he dresses. He is so humble and grounded but once he comes in front of the camera, he is completely different

My sex appeal is: My naturalness, carefree attitude and innocence. I think sex lies in your eyes

I get turned on by: Arrogance in a man

I get turned off by: Double-faced men. I hate luchha men who lech at me

One actor who looks best without his shirt: I have not seen many shirtless men but Hrithik looks hot without a shirt

My guilty passion: I’m a complete foodie.

I like collecting: Lipsticks. I have 250 but I want to collect at least 2,500. I don’t use them because I feel they will get over

I love to play: Dumb.

Mauli Singh (Bollywood News Service)