Take Ten: Tisca Chopra

What is your star sign?
Scorpio.

Do you believe in astrology and numerology?
I disbelieve in the fact that stars can determine our destiny. We can alter our destiny if we really want to —- it all depends on what you do.

Where were you born, and which school did you go to?
I was born in Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh. I did my schooling at the Indian International School in Kabul (Afghanistan) and later at the Apeejay School in New Delhi.

For what did you get your first pay cheque and how much?
For modelling a sweater for Angora; they were into exporting woolens abroad. I got the offer through an aunt's friend. I was paid Rs 5,000 for it.

What is the one thing you are really bad at doing?
Making polite conversation.

What do you wear at home?
T-shirts and shorts.

What mobile phone do you use?
It's a Nokia.

What's the best thing about working in entertainment?
It gives you a chance to play so many roles and still be yourself. You could be a murderer, social worker, housewife or even a lawyer without even going anywhere close to law school.

What's the worst thing?
There is nothing I don't like about it, otherwise I would not have been a part of it.

How often do you say 'I love you'?
Several times — to my husband Captain Sanjay Chopra.