Girl Next Door: Gail Da Silva
The October Girl Next Door Gail da Silva prefers lazy lounging around in the pool to crazy laps, loves pani puri and thinks tarot is nonsense.
She prefers lazy lounging around in the pool to crazy laps. See, we already have so much in common.
Age: 21. Fav sport: Table tennis (to play), football (to watch).
How hard is it to pose in a bikini in front of an audience?
It’s not too hard... especially when you practice hard. As long as you can do it gracefully and not make it tacky that’s what makes all the difference.
How did you get like this? Great genes or is it something deeper?
I wish it was just great genes. Thankfully, I love working out. I make it a point to do it at least an hour a day, plus there is a very specific diet that needs to be followed - so it’s hard work!
How were you like growing up? Revelling in the attention?
Sort of. But not in the way that you think. We are a big family - there’s cousins, uncles and my dog. So never really craved for attention from the boys.
That’s a shame. How are you like otherwise to chat up?
I think I am fairly approachable and friendly. Just come up to me and have a chat - I love a good conversation.
Never felt awkward growing up?
Thankfully not so much. I have been pretty happy with how I am.
Do you get a lot of unwanted male attention?
Not so much. I think the sort of attention you get has a lot to do with body language and how you carry yourself.
Does the diet mean not eating anything at all?
Ha ha ha. Not at all. I eat a lot. Especially spicy food. You should come down for a pani puri competition some time.
What do you want to achieve in your career?
I think I want to do something of my own above everything else. Maybe, I’ll even train girls in self defense or some such.
Are you the sort of girl we can take camping? Or is that too rough for you?
I prefer a balance. Camping alternated with spa vacations maybe.
Single? What do you think?
I wonder why men always ask me that. Men don’t have platonic friends?
Do you get stared at when you are walking around in a bikini?
It’s not like I go to the market in one. Indian men do stare at women. Even on a beach.
Karma – truth or nonsense? And tarot?
It’s real. Trust me. I do, which is why I am kind to all. Tarot is nonsense though.
Signature move on the dance floor?
I don’t have one. Usually I am the signature on the dance floor. Ha ha. Anything really, but you won’t catch me doing the robot for sure.
Photographs: Elan Celebrity & Talent Management Pvt. Ltd.
From the October 2014 issue of FHM India.
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