Mishal Gets Candid on indya.com

Mishal Raheja, the charismatic host of STAR One' Mano Ya Na Mano gets candid as he reveals some details about his lifestyle. Read on to find out what Mishal had to say.

What is your fitness regime?

I workout at the gym daily and do more of cardio.

Are you a foodie? Are you vegetarian or non-vegetarian?

I am a complete foodie and cannot live without non veg food. I have to eat it every four hours.

What do you normally have for breakfast, lunch and dinner?

I like normal ghar ka khana. Breakfast is my biggest meal of the day after which the quantity I eat keeps decreasing as the day passes.

How do you take out time for working out considering the erratic shooting hours?

I have a gym on the sets so I work out during the break.

What do you do to unwind?

I love watching movies. I also make it a point to spend quality time with my family and my pet- Amigo who is a Golden Retriever.

What are your likes and dislikes?

I believe that a person should like everything in life so no dislikes.

What are you passionate about and your hobbies?

I am passionate about working out and keeping fit. Hobbies are watching movies and listening to music.

What are you most comfortable wearing?

I am most comfortable in casuals-T-shirt and jeans.

Can one call you metro-sexual - based on the life you lead, the way you dress?

Yes I am metro sexual

Where do you like to hang out in Mumbai?

I hardly get the time to hang out but mostly rush to the theatre whenever I am free.

Where do you like to shop?

No particular shopping destination.

Who do you trust the most when it comes to shopping?

I like to do my shopping myself.

Your favourite restaurant?

It is Anand Ashram at Girgaum. It has amazing sea food dishes.

Your biggest critic?

My biggest critics are my parents, especially dad.

Do you accept criticism sportingly?

I do accept criticism but then it also depends on the way it is said.

What's your favourite sport? How closely do you follow it?

Favorite sport is martial arts and I do follow it.

Which is your fav street game as a kid?

My favourite games were cricket and Table Tennis.

Your favourite holiday till date? where would want to go for the ultimate holiday?

My most memorable holiday has been with my family on our Europe tour. I would love to visit the place again.

Fav men's perfume?

Emporio by Armani

Accessories you wont leave your house without?

That would definitely be my car keys.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

I love listening to all sorts of music except trance.

Do you cook? What is the dish you are known for among your friends?

Previously I used to live alone in America and had to cook my own food so I was forced to learn cooking. Prawn curry is the dish I cook best.

Most unusual dish you have ever tasted?

That would have to be crocodile meat.

Advantages and disadvantages of being an actor?

The perks are the fame and the money. Disadvantage is hectic lifestyle.

Who are your friends in the industry?

I do not know too many actors but my Love Story co-star Rohan Tiwari is a close friend.

Watch Mano Ya Na Mano every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30 pm on STAR One.