The Punjab out of the boy
She is one of Hollywood's most acclaimed and attractive actresses, and has frequently appeared in published lists of the sexiest women in the world. He is a much married Bollywood actor, and quite a dishy one at that.
So when the two met in Paris many moons ago as part of a brand endorsement, no one was surprised that sparks flew. What was not expected, however, was how the hunky actor, celebrated back home for his suave charm, rapidly degenerated into Punjabi crudo under the heat of her gaze when they were introduced.
"Maybe the jet lag and that bubbly he was quaffing added to his state," laughs the young middle management executive who'd been assigned the task of accompanying our hero on the assignment. "But in a few minutes after meeting her, he appeared to be overwhelmed by his inner Punjabi, and began telling me how he was going to @#$% her, come what may," says the gent who admits that though he can laugh about it today, at that time he feared the actor's behaviour would result in him losing his own job. "I was mortified that she would overhear!" he confided after a few glasses of wine about the memory.
Er, did the wine-soaked boy get his wish? "I cannot say for sure, but it did seem strange that the actress suggested we all drive to a romantic vineyard, for a late-night post-dinner drink after the event," he says, "After which, I passed out!"
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