Short Takes: Mayank Anand

Getting to know Mayank Anand

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About Mayank Anand
Educated in Chicago, in English Writing & Theatre performance, Mayank Anand moved to Mumbai a couple of years ago to pursue a career in acting. Cine Song on Zee Muzic was his first show as an anchor, which gives our viewers the best scenes and songs of their favorite movies in just one hour. He is also a part of the ensemble cast of Bombay Talking on Zee Cafe. He has a natural flair for interviews and to chat up celebrities. Today, he's one of the most sought after anchors on Zee Muzic.

'A good conversation turns me on' - Mayank

Getting to know anchor/actor Mayank Anand

Anchor vs Actor
Anchoring is a different ball game. I had thought that it was piece of cake but it isn't. As an actor you balance the act with your co-actors. But as an anchor, it's a solo take. However, it's exciting to carry the show on your shoulders.

Friendship
An ideal friend is one who stands by me, no matter what comes my way. He can tell me, 'Dude you are wrong!'

Ideal woman
She should be spunky, independent, a go-getter and have her head on her shoulders. More than being pretty, she should be somebody I could sit down and talk to with a glass of wine. I should be able to relate to her on a mental level.

Turn-on
A good conversation is a major turn-on! Also eyes speak a lot. I find the fragrance of Pleasures by Estee Lauder very sensual on a woman.

Romance
I am a die-hard romantic though I would forget birthdays and anniversaries. But any random Tuesday I would surprise my woman by buying her flowers. It's like saying, 'I have had a long day but I did think of you.' No breakfast- in-bed for me, rather it would be an open-air meal. I would love to cook it myself since I am an experimental chef.

Lust
It is a human trait. It means a strong desire for something and it need not only be sexual. I lust for good work!

Books
I can read everything under the sun except self-help books. My top books are Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.

Philosophy
Live and let live, and we all will be happy. Don't judge people. If they are happy doing what they are, let them be.

De-stress
I cook, read, paint or sleep my stress way. I like old-school rock music. But at home I like to have my quiet time and read.

An unknown side
I am very short-tempered. I am a cranky riser and need some time with my newspaper and chai. There is a difference between getting up and waking up.

God
I am not religious. But if my mother asks me to accompany her to the temple, I do so because I don't like her going alone. Giving God ultimatums like, 'If You want me to believe in You, then You have to do this for me,' doesn't work. My sense of energy is myself.

Mayank Anand acts as Dr. Rahul Garewal in 'Dill Mill Gaye' ( Dil Mil Gaye or dmg ) airs on StarOne.

He is a smart,once-ugly new intern from Sanjeevani Amritsar.He was in Armaan's college and was a complete champu.Everyone in the college would have-the-time laugh at him and all the girls would roam around with Armaan,which he hated.He liked one girl-'Sonia'in his college who in turn liked Armaan.He is now in Sanjeevani and is out to trouble Armaan. Though he does have a soft corner too though it isnt evident always.Starts to have feelings for Muskaan. Played by Mayank Anand.

HAILA.. he's alot like Rahul himself.. He cooks! 😳 😳 lol.. Awwwww.. he's a romantic as well.

Hey thanks
I have fallen in love with him yet again
he sounds like a intellectual guy
and like such guys 😛

I'm in lovee againnnn 😳
hhaha he sounds like such a great person to talk to, he reads, he cooks, love it! 😃
Thanks for the interview 😃

Awww, he seems really smart, totally my kinda guy 😳 😳 not that i'm smart 😉 but smart guys with quick wit is something nice. 😳

Aww, he sounds kinda cool 😆 😆

thanx 4 sharing....

Rahul/Mayank....rox!! 👏 😳

Haila educated n chicago nal huh 😉 😉
hes cool...
thanx for sharing....

Thanks for sharing. It seems like all the actors in DMG are cool bunch of people. I like all of them. Now that Rahul's character is changing from taking revenge with Dr. Armaan to being friends with him. He seems even more adorable.

Hope the new girl (don't wanna say replacement to Ridhima!!!!) will be the same and not too cranky or hypocrite. That will ruin the whole dynamics of the team.

Omg...I love the book Wuthering Heights too. So smart!