Eat. Live. Rejoice: Anushka Ranjan decoded!

Anushka, winter is coming, isn’t it? We are sure you aren’t complaining.

(Haha) you’re right! I get what you mean… I sure ain’t complaining. I’d take that as a compliment. Hot, am I?

How was the experience of working in your first Bollywood movie?

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It was the best experience of my life. What I’ve learnt about acting, films and generally myself, I don’t think I could anywhere else. I’m so happy about this project and I’m in love with it. Can’t wait to start my next movie.

How was the response to your performance in the movie?

People have really appreciated my work and welcomed me with open arms. I’ve got calls from some of the top directors in the industry congratulating me on my performance and I couldn’t be happier.

Any interesting incident during the shooting which you want to share? Embarrassing, may be.

Lots! It was literally like a party. We were such good friends in no time that it literally felt like between chilling we were shooting. I had a kissing scene in which my father was sitting on the monitor and I guess nothing can get more embarrassing for someone.

It must’ve been easy for you to enter Bollywood as your father is a producer himself.

Not at all! That’s just a myth. The only easy part is that you can meet people a little easily than people from outside the industry, but no one invests money, time and energy on someone who isn’t worth it. Talent speaks at the end of the day.

We don’t know much about you. Please enrich us…

I’m a typical Mumbai girl. Little tomboyish, super emotional and love to live. I love eating and sleeping but my work is my life! I enjoy reading a lot. Occasional parties. I have a weird sense of humour that can get tricky for few but I love laughing at my own jokes.

Modelling days must have been fun, right? Tell us about your most awkward walk on the ramp?

I loved the ramp. It was so much fun. I met some really nice girls. We loved to gossip for fun but overall it was an experience of a lifetime. Modelling helped shape me into a poised girl which was difficult for me. The most awkward moment was when I walked at the Lakme Fashion Week for the first time and as soon as I stepped on ramp, I twisted my ankle and looked like a noodle crashing down (Haha). But I managed to get my balance back and did my job.

Imagine yourself in a party and a hot woman comes and kisses you. What will be your reaction?

I’d be floored. I appreciate women’s beauty more than men any day. So I guess I would feel honoured that even women hit on me.

Are you open to a live-in relationship?

Definitely! I believe in living in and knowing for sure if you want to marry someone after rather than getting married and then not getting along and having a divorce. I feel that’s very embarrassing and I’d rather not deal with that.

Any all-girls booze party story which turned really steamy?

Sadly for you guys, all my parties end up with me and my friends eating a lot of Pav Bhaji and Anda Pav.

What if you were a guy and wanted to walk up to a girl to ask her out for a date. How would you do that?

I think I’ll keep it casual and classy. There’s no harm in speaking to someone. Be sweet and chivalrous and just strike a conversation. NO PICK UP LINES, PLEASE!

You have had a good dining date, your guy has treated you well all the while. How do you want to see the next morning to look like?

I’d want him to invite me out for a good breakfast post a jogging session. Sorry, but I think about food a lot (Puppy eyes).

What’s your preference? Lace or silk?

Lace. Nothing is kinkier than a delicate piece of thread.

What kind of fragrance is a turn on for you?

One Million by Paco Robanne. It perfectly hits the right notes.

If we visited you unannounced, what would we be most likely to find you doing? Honestly, nothing exciting at all! I’d be lying down on my bed like a star fish watching something or I’ll be fidgeting on my phone. What’s the best way to deal with wardrobe malfunction?

I would suggest that you shouldn’t react dramatically. You can just be smooth and fix it up and if you’re lucky, no one would even notice it. A malfunction isn’t your fault so don’t get too upset. It happens to the best of us.

What really goes on inside a sleepover with girls? Please tell us you have pillow fights...

(Hahaha) that’s so cliché and if there’s one thing you’ll have known of me by now is that I’m far from typical. Mine include lots of chit chat, movies, mid-night meals and then another meal in a few hours.

How would you rate your equation with gadgets? Are you tech-savvy or repel technology like every other girl?

I’m pretty tech savvy, guys. I do enjoy gadgets. I own quite a few things myself and can work them without any assistance.

Are you a bike chic or a car lover?

Definitely a car lover.. sleek and sexy cars attract my attention.

On that note then, if you had to take a road trip anywhere around the world, where would you go?

Honestly, I’d love to drive through Europe. The place has a Bollywood-ish charm to it. It’s a beautiful drive and I went on a trip to a few countries some years ago so now I would love to cover the rest of Europe.

Do you like pickup lines?

Not at all.. I’m too smart for that (haha). As I said I don’t like pickup lines at all. They’re such a passé.

What’s the most effective pickup line used on you?

I don’t think anything has been effective enough, but I definitely have come across quite a few which caught me off-guard. You know what the funniest one was - A guy just came up to me and said - you resemble the love of my life.

The perfect man - does it exist or is it just a myth?

The breed definitely exists. You got to be close to perfect too and then the man you’re with will give you the world.

Manscaped or mancramed - who would you prefer?

(Haha) I can’t believe you guys asked me that. Lemme think...Manscaped all the way! It just looks hygienic (winks).

What if you were a guy and How would you do that?

I think I’ll keep it casual and

One Million by Paco Robanne. It hits the right notes.

Are you open to a live-in relationship?

Definitely! I believe in living in and knowing for sure if you want to marry someone after rather embarrassing and I’d rather not deal with that.

Any all-girls booze party story which turned really steamy?

Sadly for you guys, all my parties end up with me and my friends eating a lot of Pav Bhaji and Anda Pav.

On that note then, if you had to take a road trip anywhere around the world, where would you go?

Honestly I’d love to drive through Europe. It’s a beautiful drive and I went on a trip to a few countries some years ago so now I would love to cover the rest of Europe.

Do you like pickup lines?

Not at all.. I’m too smart for that (haha).

What’s the most effective pickup line used on you?

I don’t think anything has been effective but I have come across quite a few. The funniest one was - you resemble the love of my life.the man you’re with will give you the world

A) Read a book or go for a booze session?

Read a book

B) Kick some asses in the movie or be an eye candy?

Kick some asses, definitely.

C) Eat your heart out or count the calories on every bite?

Eat. FOOD IS LIFE!

D) Jump off a cliff or listen to a music which you don’t like?

Jump off a cliff, for sure.

From the December 2015 - January 2016 issue of FHM India.