Gaurav Interview

Gaurav S Bajaj popularly known as Daksh in Star Plus' Sapnon Se Bhare Naina is an optimist. Here is the actor sharing his beliefs with TellyChakkar

I am: Positive

Life is: a struggle

Love is: mama

Marriage is: a new beginning

Your first crush: my English teacher

Your dream date: yet to happen

Your best childhood memory: spending time with my parents as a kid.

On your last birthday: I was shooting but I flew down to Indore and surprised my family. I had organised a surprise dinner and spent the entire day with them. The next day I was back on the shoot.

How many places have you lived at: I studied in Pune, now in Mumbai but I basically belong to Indore.

Your long-lasting friend: My mother.

Do you make friends easily: I am very choosy when it comes to friends.. The rest are acquaintances.

Music you like: I prefer instrumental themes, especially on the piano.

One thing you want to change about yourself: My food habits

Favourite TV show: Comedy circus, Sarabhai V/s Sarabhai and How I Met Your Mother.

Favourite Bollywood actor: Shahid Kapoor

Favourite Bollywood actress: Dia Mirza

Favourite Hollywood actor: Colin Firth.

Hollywood actress: Jennifer Anniston

Favourite cartoon character: Sinchan and Popeye

Last movie you watched: The King's Speech

How do you rate yourself as an actor? 7 out of 10. I can't be perfect and the 3 marks will always keep reminding me to improve myself.

Last time you boarded a local train: It was on a toy train in Darjeeling where we shot for almost 18 hours.

Last time you were stalked: Fortunately I have never been stalked

Last time you cried on screen: There was a scene when my sister gets scolded by my dad and that is the time Daksh cried. This was sometime in mid- January.

Last time you cried off screen: When my mom and dad surprised me by coming down specially to meet me.

Last time you cooked: Before the show came on air.

Philosophy of life: Be positive, keep faith and keep recalling the good things in life.

Advice to youngsters: Stay positive, always motivate yourself as depression kills.