but I’ll go with the former because of the sheer gravitas
Tennant brought to the Doctor’s sweeping monologues.
Also because some of my favorite episodes are from his
era (though the best episode was ironically a Doctorlight Blink, which I urge even non-fans of the show to
watch.)
What would be your superpower?
Why just the one: just give me an unlimited supply of
NZT-48 (the ‘smart’ drug from Limitless). But if I had to
choose, telepathy.
What do you really, secretly, truly, deeply wish people
understood about you?
That I’m not ‘difficult’ or complicated, just a bit intense
at times.
What leaves you speechless?
A well-constructed, well-rounded argument. A great performance, particularly on stage.
Glamorous party with the stars or a night out with a few
good friends?
Definitely the latter. Specifically (nerd alert!*) game
nights – from *Taboo to Avalon, Citadels to King of Tokyo, Ticket to Ride to Archipelago (*told you) – with close
friends.
What would be a deal-breaker for you in a relationship?
The lack of personal space – and an absence of wit.
Are you a man with a plan or do you take life as it comes?
I’m a man who lives vicariously through his daydreams.
Seriously, though, while I do have a loose five-year-plan,
life throws so many curveballs it’s hard to stick to them.
When you are sad what or who makes you smile?
The solace I find in a good book. My siblings. Re-watching Arrested Development.
What kind of role do you wish producers offered you?
An amazing horror-movie villain a la Freddy Krueger (a
man can dream). I’m drawn to negative roles – but only
if they’re fully fleshed-out ones.
Sri Devi or Madhuri Dixit?
Sri Devi, always and forever.
Music that moves you?
Anything that has violin as a central instrument and powerful lyrics. Generally I prefer stripped-down, melancholic melodies.
Slytherin or Gryffindor?
I know Gryffindor’s a popular choice but I’d be a Slytherin-Ravenclaw hybrid.
Your satires and v-logs (for example, the Humsafar parody) are famous; what is the purpose of satire, to make
us laugh or to make us think?
Both, most definitely. (Thus spake the great satirist?)
Who don’t you want to be in ten years’ time?
Haha, single? Honestly it’s been so long I’ve been in
a committed relationship I’ve forgotten how to ride the
proverbial bicycle.
But on a serious note: I don’t want to look back and regret the risks I didn’t end up taking; the thoughts and
ideas that never materialized.
Shalwar-kameez or jeans and a t-shirt?
Jeans and a t-shirt. Shalwar-kameez ki saari kasar Wali
C H I T C HAT
pe poori kar di hai.
The book you keep going back to read?
Most of Stephen King’s works, but particularly The Shining or It. These days I’m revisiting The Long Walk. The
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. (#dontpanic) Bridget
Jones’ Diary for a quick laugh (sorry I’m not sorry)
Have you ever been in love?
Fewer times than I should have been.
MAYA ALI
What advice would you have given to Faarah?
Faarah has to believe in the purity of her heart. She will
definitely get her love.
What has been your most difficult role so far?
Without any doubt, Faarah! I never thought it would be
so difficult to perform this character, but it was.
Your favourite Hollywood actor?
Brad Pitt
What would be your superpower?
Good question! Wish I could read minds and see inside
hearts.
What leaves you speechless?
When I know I have been betrayed...
What do you really, truly, secretly wish people understood about you?
I am not an overactor! [Laughs]
Catwalk glamour queen or sweet girl next door?
You won't believe me, but both.
What would be a deal-breaker for you in a relationship?
Dual behaviours and selfishishness
Are you a planner or do you take life as it comes ?
Well, I always plan things and make them work according to me.
When you are sad what makes you smile? What's your
remedy for a bad day?
Music and long walks are my remedies.
What kind of role do you wish producers would offer you
but don't?
I wish they would offer me a proper negative role. Actually I liked Deepika's role in Cocktail. It was so different.
And I want to play a girl who cannot speak.
Asher (from Humsafar) or Pyaray Afzal?
Without a doubt, Pyaray Afzal!
Music that moves you?
It depends on my mood.
Your all-time favourite movie?
Dil Walay Dulhaniya Leyjayge
Who DON'T you want to be in 10 years' time?
That is a tricky question! Hmm, let's say... I don't want to
be a politician! [Laughs]
Are you an organic actress or a director's actress?
I think it is very important to be a director's actress and I
am totally a director's actress.
Shalwar Qameez or Jeans and a T-shirt? Again, both!
What are you afraid of?
Everyone has to leave this world but the biggest fear in
my h X\