'I'm always at the receiving end of pranks' - Reshmi Ghosh

Which flowers can best symbolize you?
Orchids…because they're beautiful (laughs).

Do you like staying up late at night?
I don't like staying up at night but I don't have a choice these days. I am forced to stay up late due to shoots.

Best part about summer
Well, I know a lot of working people crib about the heat and I can totally empathize with them. But the fact is that at least during summer the work gets done. During rains our city shrieks to a standstill!

Do you believe in horoscopes?
Yes, off late I do. When my mom used to tell me before to wear this ring or that I kind of never believed it. The last one year has been a rough phase. But since I started wearing the rings my life has started getting better. The rings emit positive energy. As long as I feel good I will continue to believe in horoscopes and all things superstitious.

One historic person you wish was alive today
Rajiv Gandhi, because the way he took care of the country administration was excellent and his death was just not acceptable.

Are you an active member of the virtual world?
Nowadays I am.

Cutest car, according to you
My car, the Maruti Swift. It's comfortable, affordable and reliable.

Your favorite subject in school
English and Biology. I hated Maths and I salute those who can love Maths.

Do you collect cuddly toys?
Yes, I love them! Come to my place and you'll see I have tons of them.

How do you diplomatically reject a guy when he asks you out?
No diplomacy. Just 'no' straight away.

Do you have a nickname?
Well, no because my father had one and he used to hate it when people used to call him by his nickname. He didn't want me to go through the same ordeal so didn't tag me with a nickname. However my friends call me Reshu, Resha etc.

Is there any celeb on whom you had a crush as a child?
Aamir Khan. As kids we all were into his cute chocolaty face.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how good a prankster are you?
Zero! In fact I'm so bad at even identifying one that I fall into all of my friends' traps. I'm always at the receiving end of pranks.

Reporter and Author: Susan Jose