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Stuff of Dreams
Q: If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
A: Shape shifting
Q: Your dream holiday would be…?
A: Any place where I can be in the water all day since I love the sea and marine life
Q: For example…?
A: The Maldives is one of my favourite holiday destinations
Q: Which fictional character would you be most excited to meet in real life?
A: Tony Stark (Iron Man)
Q: What are you most passionate about – and why?
A: I’m passionate about animals and have sleepless nights worrying about the extent of animal cruelty
Favourite Things
Q:What’s your favourite place to eat at?
A: Thai Cuisine Boulevard
Q: And your favourite attire is...?
A: Jeans
Q: Favourite cocktail or beverage…
A: Bailey’s Irish Cream – it’s happiness and a million calories in a glass
Q: Your all-time favourite movie is…?
A: It’s a toss-up between The Avengers and Jaws
Deep and Meaningful
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
A: Confidence is the best outfit a woman can own – so wear it proudly
Q: Your biggest peeve is…?
A: People who use humour as a tool to ridicule and disrespect others
Q: If you could have three people (dead or alive) over to dinner, who would they be?
A: Will Smith, the late Steve Irwin and Oprah Winfrey
Q: What do you consider the best thing about your job?
A: My connection with listeners – this con-tinues even after the mic is switched off
Q: Two role models in your life...
A: Dad is the most intelligent man I know – his easygoing nature and quiet confidence have always been attributes I admire
Q: And the other…?
A: Mom is the most generous and kind-hearted person I know – the perfect mix of sweet and street, a warm loving interior with a tough exterior
Q: What would you like life to be in 20 years?
A: Happy and surrounded by those I love
Q: A little-known fact about you…
A: I am very content spending quiet time alone even though I’m a people person
This and That
Q: Which three words best describe you?
A: Positive, friendly and laid-back
Q: What was the last gift you gave someone?
A: A spa gift pack – it’s my go-to gift
Q: Are you more of a hunter or gatherer?
A: Hunter
Q: Three things you’d be lost without... A: The TV, my phone, and rice and curry
– Compiled by Ashwini Vethakan
