This was when I was in the eight standard, where we had these Scout-Guide meetings. This was the snap of the best Guides in school, who belonged to the eighth-tenth standards.
How did you get into showbiz? While I was studying Advertising and PR, my friends used to insist that I should get into showbiz. I always was reluctant for the same as I always excused myself saying that 'It's so weird to stand in front of the camera and do funny things.' Once, my friend from an agency pushed me for an audition and told me to just be myself. All that I had to do was to stand with an umbrella and say my name and turn around! That was the 'Whipser' ad!
How much was your first paycheck? It was around Rs.5000. I splurged that money totally!
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.