India’s latest sweetheart, Kiara Advani, has given big hits back-to-back in Kabir Singh, Good Newwz and Shershaah and seems to be impressing everyone with her performance with every passing film. Kiara will soon be seen alongside Varun Dhawan in Jug Jugg Jeeyo, with Vicky Kaushal in Mr. Lele and Kartik Aaryan in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. The actress enjoys a huge fan following on social media and is currently making the most of all the opportunities coming her way. We had a short and sassy rapid-fire chat with her where she expertly lobbied everything we threw at her. Excerpts…
1. What profession did you dream of joining when you were a child?
A. I always wanted to be an actress
2. Tell us one thing you were called out for in school or college?
A. It would be for bunking classes and my mother was so disappointed in me because they put me on the blacklist.
3. A habit of your parents that puts you off…
A. When I come back from work, my parents want to know everything, who said what, how was work, what did you do, I don’t feel like talking to anyone at that point. I just want my bed and my room. But to their credit, they have learnt to let me be.
4. Your fondest memory with your brother?
A. We have lots. But I would say our impromptu Sunday lunches and post that we’d go to Cross Maidan and light a candle and pray. That’s my favourite thing to do with him.
5. Three things you love to eat?
A. Chocolate
Sushi
Dosa
6. One thing you can never eat?
A. Eggs…I have an aversion towards them. Any part of it, white, yellow or shelled, I can’t eat it.
7. Describe what love means to you in one word?
A. Happiness.
8. One thing you are petrified of?
A. Birds. I have major bird phobia. I always feel like they are going to fly straight into my face.
9. Your favourite movie to date?
A. Ah okay! I’ll pick my own movie, Kabir Singh.
10. Three Things you don’t leave your house without?
A. My phone, a lip tint and a mask these days. (Laughs) Actually, forget the lip tint, it’s not important anymore, sanitizer would be the third thing.
11. One picture of yourself you think went viral on the internet
A. The picture I shot with a leaf for Dabboo Ratnani.
12. A person who you think is killing it on social media?
A. Ranveer Singh. I always get these notifications of him going live.
13. Describe your personal style with a movie name?
A. Confessions Of A Shopaholic
14. Your favourite red carpet look till date?
A. I wore a red pantsuit for an award show. It has to be my favourite.
15. Three pieces of clothing you can spend your life in?
A. My pyjamas, athleisure gym wear, a comfy Indian wear.
16. A popular character you feel dresses like you?
A. Rachel from Friends.
17. A person whose wardrobe you wish to raid?
A. Natasha Poonawalla, I can’t even imagine what kind of candy land is going to be there.
18 Who pulls off a saree the best in Bollywood?
A. Rekha ji…
19. Your go-to designer and why?
A. Manish Malhotra, because he reached out to me when I was a nobody, he has a heart of gold and he is my ultimate favourite.
20. Three things you want to do before 2022 ends?
A. want to sign a film with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, travel more and keep shooting.
