Q. Three most attractive qualities in a person?

A. A sparkling conversationalist, followed by the non-judgmental listening ability and lastly, anyone who can respond to a sarcasm with a higher level of sarcasm are the best kind of beings to walk on the face of this planet.

 

Q. The best piece of advice that you’ve received?

A. ‘Don't look back at things that remind you of grief. Don’t listen to judgements people have of you. Don’t bother talking to people you don’t like.’ A self-shaped advice I remind myself, every day.

 

Q. The weirdest compliment that you’ve received?

A. ‘You speak like Sushmita Sen.’ Well, I didn’t buy it but I won’t deny, it felt nice.

 

Q. A question you wish people would stop asking?

A. ‘Don’t you get nervous before going LIVE on TV?’ Trust me, it’s sometimes more annoying than people asking single people when they plan to get married.

 

Q. If you could go on a coffee date with a famous person, who would it be?

A. Vladimir Putin. Being in the media indus­try myself, I feel this leader has been scripted completely on the basis of per­sonal opinions. There’s more to Putin, I think! One cup of coffee wouldn’t be enough, for sure, to decipher this man.

 

Q. If you could have your three of your wishes granted what would they be?

A. Firstly, two-day weekends. A well-rested mind is likely to be happier and more productive. Second wish would be to be able to travel without the tedious process of applying for visa(s). And thirdly, better public toilets in this city. Perhaps, then I will not hesitate to drink enough water throughout the day. Just saying.

 

Q. Ideal vacation destination?

A. I’ve always wished to live with the Mentawi tribes (Indonesia) for a month or two. As constantly evolving humans, I believe we have forgotten our natural ability to connect with the things around us.

In a complicated world that we live in, living with the tribes shall be a lifetime experience (for me).