Here's the second of the celebrity interviews. I thought of beginning this celebrity interview in a big way but it just got lost in the humdrum. I plan to revive this now and stick with it, so you guys be ready!!
Introducing someone who actually needs no introduction. Anuradha Vellat. Anuradha did her graduation and post - graduation in English from Delhi University and had a brief stint with Deccan Herald, Bangalore as a Reporter (fancy!!!!). At present she is hackling with autowallahs in Delhi and trying to make her mark in Delhi.
"If I had my way, I would go up to heaven and kiss the feet of the person who invented Butter Chicken"
So let's begin the interview now with my favourite opening question.
What are your earliest/fondest memories of childhood?
My grandfather used to own a couple of paddy fields in Palakkad, Kerala, when I was 5-6. So whenever it was the harvest season, after all the harvest was done, the straw was left to dry on the road in front of our house. It would turn really spongy and the 5 of us (my cousins) would just roll over the straw. It would get really itchy with parents worrying over us.
We always celebrated Onam (Mallu harvest festival) and Vishu (Mallu new year) together, so for 3-4 years consecutively we would burst crackers early in the morning at 4-5 am and it used to be a lot of fun. We would get pocket money, sometimes 10 rs, 50 rs or 100 rs on extremely lucky days. I used to give it my mom who was my virtual and literal bank.
What's the one feeling that has always been constant with you?
I am scared of ghosts. Extremely scared. It has something to do with the fact that I was brought up by an extremely over protective mother. It was very late when I realized that I was too overgrown to sleep next to her and too scared to sleep alone. The feeling is being frightened that has always remained. It's very easy to scare me. That is basically the reason why I am anxious and nervous even with the silliest of things.
So what is the silliest thing you have done?
I have done a lot of silly things. I have done so many silly things that I don't think they are silly anymore. It's all a part of growing up. Oh! I did recently set my room on fire. That's the most recent silly thing I did.
What's the best prank that you have been involved in?
I have never really been a big part of pranks. I think I have really serious friends in my life.
Let me just ask you my favourite questions. Where all have you traveled till now?
I have been to Kochi and a lot of Kerala, Udupi, Kudachadri, Mangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Bombay, Goa, Jaipur, Pushkar, Agra, Lansdowne, and of course Delhi.
So which among these is your favourite?
Delhi by all means. Home is where the heart is.
And apart from Delhi and why?
Bangalore because the city has offered me a lot. My first job. First struggle. But if you ask me a travel destination I would say Lansdowne. There was this beautiful valley, it was the most beautiful valley I have ever seen. and down south it is Kudachadri, no phones or gadgets, no network, just a lot of mountains and clouds and you.
Tell me one memory while traveling that you can never forget. Something nice, related to someone you met/ interacted with.
When I was in Goa, I was there with two of my friends from Sikkim with Mongolian appearances and the person who was waiting our table was from Nepal. So this guy automatically took me to be someone from North East and started conversing with me in Nepali. I really felt nice about it and I tried to to reply to him in whatever Nepali I knew and started stammering. My friends had to intervene and tell him that I wasn't Nepali.
Which friend or hum-umar of yours has been most influential in your life?
I don't wanna answer this because I want that person to keep influencing me in whatever way he/she is, I would rather call it an inspiration rather than a mere influence and if I reveal the name then it might become too awkward for everyone around us.
Which friend or hum-umar of yours do you find the sexiest?
Sevali Hukku and she knows why!!!!!
Which friend or hum-umar of yours do you find the most fashionable?
Diana. I think she has a very distinct sense of style and is extremely creative.
What about your creativity? What stimulates you?
I am a very lazy person when it comes to creativity. Even though I realize that I could be capable of being creative but lifting myself often feels like a big task. I am working on it and you will know when it happens. As far as my stimulant goes, I don't think anything can stimulate me except for a very consistent regime, I think it's common for a lot of people.
This is a rather honest interview, most people would just try to hide stuff and be diplomatic about such stuff. I like that. The last set of questions. What's your:
Favourite cuisine: Punjabi! If I had my way I would go up to heaven and kiss the feet of the person who invented Butter Chicken or Shahi Paneer for that matter. I just feel sad for the vegetarians as I get to eat their favourite food but they can't eat mine.
Favourite dish: Chicken Biriyani
Favourite attire: Saree baby saree
Most stylish person you know (celeb): Deepika Padukone and Jennifer Aniston
Favourite music genre: I don't really have a genre but if you look at my playlist you won't find many party songs, it saddens me somehow.
Favourite musician: I think Amit Trivedi is insanely creative and John Mayer too.
Thank you so much for your time.
There is a Celebrity in each one of us. Embrace yourself. Pamper yourself.
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