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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.

Who is your favourite national hero?

Rajiv Gandhi.

What makes you a proud Indian?

I never valued my country and its rich heritage until I went to America for my studies. We Indians might overlook so many things, our country offers, but the Americans hold India in high regard. They have immense respect for our country's rich heritage and culture. It always gave me pride when they praised my country.

How do you think we have progressed after 63 years of independence?

Youth of today is so laidback and has absolutely no idea about their culture and heritage. They need to be enlightened and told about the achievements of our nation so that they start respecting it. We need to acknowledge what we have achieved and where we have reached. Sacrifices of the real heroes of the nation who laid down their lives for us and our betterment.

Where do you see us a decade later?

Currently, we are the third largest economy in the world. And 10 years down the line, I see ourselves marching ahead of all in terms of infrastructure and standard of living. I see my country as one of the leading nations developed with more educated people, rather 100 percent education. Education is the foundation of any developed and progressive nation.

What do you do August 15th?

Though I am against giving money to juveniles on street but on the Independence day going against my rule, I buy our national flag from them, as many as I spot on every signal.

What are your childhood memories for Independence day?

I remember the flag hoisting ceremony at my school. As a child, the desire to do something for our country used to be at its peak. We used to sing patriotic songs the whole day.

How do you express your patriotism to the nation?

By respecting our tradition and passing it on to our younger generation. Not spoiling the beauty of our country and maligning the name and respect that it has earned and not brining shame but pride to our nation.

According to you, who are the three women who have taken India to newer heights, in the last 10 years?

1. Sonia Gandhi: One needs to salute the courage and guts of the lady. She isn't born here and despite the opposition and criticism is holding the reigns of the nation and taking us to the road of development and progress. It exemplifies the strength of the lady.

2. Saina Nehwal for bringing us glory and fame. She came into limelight after winning the gold medal on June 21, 2009 and becoming the first Indian to win a Super Series tournament, by clinching the Indonesian Open by defeating Chinese Wang Lin in Jakarta.

3. Dr. Kiran Bedi

Three myths about India that you want the world to dismiss, because its high time?

1. Indians never create ruckus abroad. They don't spoil the beauty and never litter. They go abroad to earn money for the betterment of their family and come back.

2. We aren't racists.

3. We don't want any wars with any country whatsoever.

What do you want teenagers and your fans to remember or do for our country?

The difficulty with which we have got our independence. They need to study our culture and value the freedom. We are recognised across the globe for our rich culture and heritage. we need to keep your country clean and not litter around. We need to create awareness about the advantage of education. Youth must try educate street kids.