I moved in with my naani (who used to stay in Santacruz), because we had changed our schools. We basically had those 'study times' from 7pm to 9pm. That day, none of us were in a mood to study. That's when we decided to have fun and we shot the family snap together.
You can see me holding my kurta like that, because my teacher had taught me that every time somebody clicks your snap, you should hold your frock like that (laughs). (From left-right) This picture has my great grandmother, my mami, maasi, my brother and myself.
The adjoining pic has my father alongwith my brother and myself. My father had a store ('Abhinetri Art Gallery') in Colaba. We used to often visit this place. This picture was taken either inside or outside the store.
Anjana, please accept our heartfelt wishes for your birthday. Thanks a lot. I am so very happy.
What does your name mean? 'Anjana' is a name that's derived from the word 'Anjali', the holy water that's offered to Sun God. Anjana also is Hanuman's mother's name.
This is the picture of my first portfolio ever that was shot by Ram Bharwani. I didn't know how to pose for camera and what angles to follow. Ram instructed me to be very natural, play and jump around, which I did. The end resultant is really sweet! Isn't it?
Lastly, what's your line-up of films? I have two releases early next year: Tum Milo Toh Sahi, with Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Suniel Shetty and others, and the next one is called Allah Ke Banday with Sharman Joshi and gang. Besides all this, I have a Kannada film which releases on 11th December. It's called Marialli Jyotialli and stars the 'Golden Star' Ganesh. Wish me luck everyone!
This is one of my very dear picture. This was taken during the time when I was doing my Masters in Cardiff University. This snap has me and my landlady Franchesca. She is an adorable woman. She also spared me one month's rent, since I couldn't afford to pay that! I am on and off in touch with her.
Are you in touch with any of your childhood friends? I am in touch with my childhood friend Suman. We have been friends since childhood.
Your favourite subject in school and college? In school, it was Biology, while in college, it was Psychology.
Were you into extracurricular activities? I used to sing for my school coir.
As you can see, this is indeed a very funny picture, wherein I am dressed as a Sardar. I basically was a member of an international organisation called AIESEC, an international student body. And every year we had this annual National Congress. This snap was taken during one of the programmes, where each one of us had to cross dress and do something weird. And you know what! I had a crush on this guy and I badly wanted to prove him that I am so cool (laughs). That's why I thought of dressing up as a Sardar and impressing him!
What's your take on Bollywood? It's changed big time. Lot of opportunities have opened up as compared to then.
Any regrets in life so far? I regret doing Sunday. It did not do anything for me.
This is a very dear picture of mine, as it's very close to my heart. I was in my 11th or 12th standard, when this snap was taken. I shot this snap for a friend of mine Hemant, who is a designer, and he wanted me and Pooja to pose for him. This snap was taken in Jaipur to 'display his collections' apparently! I think the modelling streak comes from there (laughs) .
How was life post your debut film Humdum? The response was very sweet. At the same time, I did not become a superstar overnight.
Were you into sports? Only on sports day in school.
Did you ever work in an office: the typical 9-5 job? While I was in school, I used to work in an export company.