From being an International Odissi dancer to cinching the Miss India World title in 1992 and from anchoring television shows to creating her own niche in theater, Shivani Wazir Pasrich is a versatile personality donning multiple hats. In a candid rapid fire, Shantanu Jain catches up with the acclaimed actress, fashionista and compere.
Q- Fondest memory as an actor/anchor?
While working for the serial Mumkin I was able to perform a comedy scene with MukulDev and a tragedy scene with the same impact and conviction. Also while shooting for Dil to PagalHai, Madhuri Dixit asked me which acting school I went to? So that is another fond memory.
Q- If you had to change your name, what would you change it to?
Hidimba, the wife of Bheem.
Q- What do you do to have fun?
I laugh. I can laugh at the silliest things.
Q- If you could have an unlimited storage of one thing, what would it be?
I already have 16 cupboards of clothing, bags and accessories.
Q- If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it?
Namaste Shivani
Q- What is one thing that you cannot stand?
Dirt and mess
Q- One thing that melts your heart?
My girls
Q- Typical bedtime?
Being a travel host for so many years where we used to work round the clock. I have grown accustomed to sleeping anywhere and at any time.
Q- Facebook or Twitter?
Facebook.
Q- Your style icon?
Dr Karan Singh’s wife YashoRajya Lakshmiji. I feel she was the most elegant woman ever.
Q- Your favorite TV show?
I don’t watch television. But whenever my daughter comes back from her boarding school we sit and watch Desperate Housewives.
Q- Your comfort food?
Water caltrop (Singhara) and iceberg lettuce.
Q- Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line?
Back on TV with my rural awareness reality television show.
