FHM Diva: Ridhima Pandit – “How about a Harry Potter themed sexual fantasy!”

Ridhima Pandit loves rains, Jerry and feels that clubbing your favourite character in a sexual fantasy would be fun!

Who’s she? Age: 26. From: Mumbai. Vital stats: 32-26-36. Twitter: @panditridhima. Instagram: @ridhimapandit

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Hello, Robo Rajni! What crazy things have you been doing recently?

Well, I have been doing strength training these days! I am doing Pilates and wanting to learn how to play an instrument, take singing classes and travel the world... The last three are still pending though! I just shot for a Marathi film which will release by this year end. I also shot for a web series where I am playing a character with different shades of grey!

We don’t know much about you. Enrich us, please.

I am born and brought up in Mumbai. I come from a very modest, disciplined, yet a very cosmopolitan background. Being the youngest, I am the most pampered one in the family. I was an average student and was always interested in extracurricular activities. I have done my majors in sociology and post-graduation in event management. I was a part of Mrs Nadira Babbar’s theatre group, Ekjute. Then I completely quit acting and decided to take up a corporate job in the form of an artist manager for close to three years, but my mind was unable to rest. I then decided to take up acting again but I gave myself 6 months while retaining my job and had decided if nothing happens I will abandon my acting dreams. But God had better plans for me.

As kids, we used to love rains. Did you too try to make paper boats and float them in streams?

Oh, yes! I have done all that, swam in puddles, went cycling with friends, made paper boats and danced on the roof top!

Do you have any special monsoon memory you’d like to share?

Rains always make me nostalgic. I reminisce my childhood days as that was the time my school used to reopen and I would get to make new friends in school. Plus it’s extremely romantic and I feel like taking off somewhere scenic with the special one.

Do you miss the days when you used be a model?

Yes, those days had a different charm and different struggle. It taught me how to deal with rejection. I did close to hundred ads and I still get a lot of calls for ads, but now they are in the form of endorsements.

So, which one remains your favourite ad?

My favourite commercials are many, but the one I distinctly remember was for Dove. It was the first time I faced the camera. It was special and I remember being very nervous. I think I gave some 50 takes.

What was your favourite TV serial as a kid?

Small Wonder! How ironic, right! When I used to watch it as a kid, I always used to wonder how does Vicky, the robot act! But who knew that 21 years later I would be playing a robot. I think Rajni as a character will always be close to my heart.

Did you like the good old Cartoon Network, with shows like Popeye and Tom & Jerry?

Yes I loved all of them and Flintstones and Jetsons too. Uncle Scrooge from Ducktales was my favourite and so was Mowgli. I remember coming back home from school and getting glued to the TV with Dexter and the Powerpuff girls too.

So who was your winner, Tom or Jerry?

Jerry! He was cute and smart. That’s something I first notice about a man too (winks).

This brings us to your lovemaking skills. How would you rate yourself?

I believe in love and not war (haha)! I think I would rate myself a straight ten on ten!

What’s your most embarrassing sexual moment?

Well, I have never really had one, but yes, one thing I would like to advise here is that try your hand at pole dancing under supervision, please (haha)!

What’s the weirdest sexual fantasy you have overheard?

How about a Harry Potter themed fantasy! It’s so weird to club a fantasy with your favourite childhood character. “No Harry Potter, you can’t do this to me!”

Do you have any secret skill that no one is aware of?

It’s called ‘secret skill’ for a reason, right! But I can tell you that I am great at multitasking (winks)!

With what phrases have guys tried to woo you?

I have two that I can remember. “Did your driving license get suspended for driving all these guys crazy?” And the other one was at a night club when a guy just came up to me and said, “Hey gorgeous, here I am. What are your other two wishes?” I think these lines define cheesy!

So anyone has succeeded?

Well, none! Because using these pickup lines is like trying too hard and that’s a big turn off for me. I mean, I would love it if you want my attention and are willing to do things, but don’t do it the way the world does it, be unique!

What’s the worst thing someone has walked in on you doing?

While eating chocolate and whipped cream while I was on a diet (haha)!

How soon are we gonna see you again?

As soon as 15th July 2017, on Sony channel. I am doing a non-fiction comedy show called The Drama Company. My character is this sexy and extremely diva-ish woman. And that’s quite a transition from a girl next door in real life to someone who adds oomph to a show.

Rapid fire

Boy shorts or thongs? Boy shorts.

Netflix or YouTube? Netflix.

Sneakers or stilettos? Stilettos.

Intelligent or funny? Funny in an intelligent manner.

Beer or wine? Beer.

Rain or snow? Rain.

From the July 2017 issue of FHM India.