'I dream Sunday with glass of wine on the beach' -Dheeraj Dhoopar

Do you see sun rising on Sunday?
(Laughs), well generally when I shoot till late I never ever see the sunrise. But before getting into acting, I was quite a disciplined guy, I used to get up early due to my love for seeing sunrise and to feel the warmth of the sun. I still remember the beautiful Lonavala sunrise that I have seen till date.

Tell us the first thing that you do on Sunday?
I truly behave like a school boy once I get up in the morning, just feel like lazing around.

Share your Sunday morning routine?
Once I get up and after my going thro' my lazy routine, I cook a very healthy breakfast for myself, read newspapers and then give a thought for further planning.

The thing you would love to do on Sunday?
I would love to go for a long drive or go outdoors.

What includes your Sunday brunch?
Normally, I have a full-fledged lunch as I am a Punjabi guy and being a big foodie, I love to have heavy delicacies like Butter Chicken, fish, cheesy stuffs.

Do you plan for Sundays?
(Laughs) well, working for a Daily soap we cannot plan for Sundays, that is the saddest part of being a daily soap actor.

How many Sundays do you expect in a Week?
If asked, I would suggest 6 Sundays in a week and only one working day because even work is important (smiles).

What would be your Sunday dream plan?
Dreams are many but in a zest, I would say sitting beside a beach side with a glass of wine in the sunshine, along with some sizzling hot sea food would be best time for me. And after having the sea food, I will plan to have a swim in the water for an hour or two and then again harp on the food. The circle goes on till I get satisfied.

What is most exciting for you, Sunday or Saturday nights?
For me Sundays are most exciting because we never know, we might get a call time for the next day on Saturday nights. So for me Sundays are the best.

What do you expect from a Sunday?
No such expectations, but I see to it that I am relaxed completely, forgetting all the tensions and worries. I just want to get away from everything and just chill on Sunday.

Reporter and Author: Tejashree Bhopatkar