FHM Diva: Nora Fatehi

Nora Fatehi talks about shooting with Atul Kasbekar, dating and being the typo error queen…

By Sudhakar Jha · Feb 2017 · 4 min read

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Hey, Nora! Did you have fun shooting for the famous Kingfisher Calendar?

Hell yeah! When you are being shot by the cool and amazing, Atul Kasbekar, you are bound to have fun! Every girl dreams of shooting with him. I was definitely nervous at first because I felt like an amateur. I am more comfortable when I’m acting or performing, but I wasn’t sure if was posing right (laughs).

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How did the weather treat you in Greece?

The weather in Greece was heavenly. I felt like I was more on a vacation mode than on work mode!

You have a fab body. What do you do to keep yourself fit?

Thanks a lot! I was never the one who had to work hard at the gym and diet and I still don’t. I guess I am blessed with the North African genes, thanks to my mom and dad. I just eat whatever I want and dance whenever I can.

Were you always this hot? You must’ve been the centre of attraction during your college days…

Yes (haha)! I’m sorry because it sounds really cocky, but that was always my strength in the college, alongside my bookish knowledge and street-smart characteristics! I used to make sure that I always had the highest grades and also attend classes in high heels and fashionable clothes. I rocked at both!

How fun were your growing up years?

I am still in my growing up years (winks)! And I must say that someone needs to make a show on my life. Every day of my life, since the age of 15, has been a fun, twisted and unexpected rollercoaster. I have a bunch of crazy childhood friends to add the necessary comedy into my funny life!

Tell us the most embarrassing thing you did as a teenager.

Oh my God! I can’t remember my things because thankfully, there was always someone in my friend circle who did the embarrassing stuff. I was more of the comedian in my circle who used to funny material from my friend. I once caught a friend smelling gasoline at the gas station and she thought no one was looking. I made a mockery of her in front of everybody (laughs).

Let’s talk about guys and let’s get it straight. Are you seeing someone?

Maybe I am and maybe I’m not (winks). But if I am, he definitely would be tall and handsome.

What are the 5 things that attract you in men?

Good face, height, manly voice, the overall charisma and politeness in a guy turns me on.

And what are the turn-offs?

Too much cockiness, one who doesn't dress well, rude behaviour, selfish nature and people who are unaware of what’s happening in the world just put me off. I simply hate dumb and ignorant guys.

Could you describe your most memorable date for us?

I have got quite a few memorable dates. I guess what all of them had in common was that they all ended with a lovely night of dancing nonstop to amazing music. My dates have always given undivided attention to me. They have been extremely well dressed and have organised the whole thing very nicely!

Now consider this. You are on a date. The guy is too hot to handle. How do you see the night progressing?

Well, if he's too hot to handle then I’d definitely want to wrap him around my fingers. I would then like to play hard to get. I would pull back and then see what the guy does to get my attention. For me, ‘hard to get’ is the way during a date. I feel that the mystery around me always works in my favour.

Do you see yourself waking up the next morning in his bed?

Nope! Not the next morning for sure. But after a nice chase, maybe! It needs to be worth all the wait, otherwise the interest is quickly lost.

Do you like pick-up lines? What’s the most effective pick-up line ever used on you?

Nobody has ever used a pickup line on me! I rather prefer fruitful conversations while the guy flirts here and there.

Do you have a secret tattoo? If not, do you wish to get inked?

No. I hate tattoos!

What do you think you look sexiest in?

I think I look sexiest in lehngas! There’s something about a sexy choli and an embellished skirt that works well on me!

What’s that one habit you’d like to get rid of?

I have a habit of sending WhatsApp messages with major typo errors. Or tweeting with embarrassing typos (laughs). And not realising until it’s too late! My friends have started calling me the typo queen! I wish I can get rid of this.

If you had to change two things about yourself, what would they be?