My real name is: Priya Wal
I am better known as: Anvesha
I was born on: December 9
My hometown is: Delhi
My mother tongue is: Hindi
Some things about me:
- I did my schooling from Mayo School, Ajmer.
- I modelled with Elite modelling agency for two years before Remix.
- I had no clue what I was getting into when my co-ordinator sent me for a Remix audition in Delhi. I immediately go the role of Anvesha and came to Mumbai.
- The most frightening thing was to colour my hair red! I was quite against it.
- Today, Anvesha has simply become a part of me. Initially, I didn't understand why she was such a rebel. But when my friends and family saw the show, they laughed saying that I wasn't acting but behaving the way I do in real life.
- My dad is a principal and he is very happy and proud of the show and my role in it.
- I realise that we shoulder a tremendous responsibility as many kids look up to us.
- Today, I live with two other girls from the show - Pri and MP - in an apartment close to the sets. We have a blast; it's like a big party out here. Yes, we sometimes get to each other, but it's great fun all the same.
My experiences with fans:
The response has been amazing and I never imagined the show would become such a hit. I hang out a lot at In-Orbit, Malad, with a few others from the show where we get mobbed by youngsters asking for autographs and tips. That's really sweet and it feels good. But once, we went to Pizza Hut and there was a birthday party in progress. The birthday kid invited us and pleaded for my number. I didn't know what to do, so I gave my number and within a few hours, I was getting random phone calls from across the country! Some of the fans even traced my father to Lovedale, Ooty, where he used to be the principal and got hold of his current telephone number in Delhi and begged him to give my number! My poor dad gave it away out of ignorance, as he didn't know about the kind of calls I had been getting. Ever since, I have become a little more careful about things.
My idea of a perfect date:
Two words - great fun! The guy must be a great conversationalist and a good listener at the same time, because I love to talk too! And above all, he must be unpretentious. We must be comfortable with each other and do all the sweet things like watching a movie and sharing popcorn.