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Shanudrie Priyasad

Shanudrie Priyasad is a Sri Lankan actress

This and That

Q: Life is…
A: A roller coaster ride – enjoy it

Q: What’s your one annoying habit?
A: I hardly answer my phone and simply stare at the screen until the call ends

Q: What are you most passionate about – and why?
A: Acting is a passion because my career has inspired many people and I’m admired for the work I’ve done

Q: Men or shoes…?
A: Shoes – because I can change them whenever I want to

Q: What would be a good theme song for your life?
A: Sumihiri Pane

Q: Name five things in your fridge at home right now…
A: Half a slice of tiramisu, a carton of milk, old curries in boxes, raw fish and ice cubes

Q: What was the last gift you gave someone?
A: A pair of sunglasses

Stuff of Dreams

Q: If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?
A: To maintain my figure and the shapely forms of others – as some of us eat plates full of rice every day!

Q: Your dream holiday would be…?
A: Somewhere far away with only the company of the love of my life while having access to the beach, as well as unlimited food and drink

Q: What’s your dream job?
A: Any job that doesn’t require me to wake up before 9 a.m.

Q: And who is your celebrity crush?
A: Varun Dhawan

Favourite Things

Q: Your favourite place to eat at…
A: Since I’m a foodie, I can’t pick one restaurant – because I love trying new places

Q: What are your favourite TV shows?
A: Elite and Squid Game

Q: Favourite cocktails…?
A: Mojitos and Cosmopolitans

Q: All-time favourite movies…?
A: It’s a tossup between White Chicks and Kal Ho Naa Ho

Deep and Meaningful

Q: What’s the best thing about being in the entertainment industry?
A: It’s a fresh challenge every day and I learn new things with every project

Q: So what do you look for in your life partner?
A: If he can stick with me through it all, I will marry him

Q: If you could run a charity, what causes would it promote?
A: Women and children

Q: What would you like life to be in 20 years from now?
A: I’d like to be married with three kids

Q: Name one thing you would like to change about yourself…
A: Overthinking situations

Q: Children are…
A: My most favourite beings – and I can’t wait to have my own someday

– Compiled by Ashwini Vethakan