“I read and reread Dr Weiss”
{ Walucha De Sausa } Actor, 31
Goa girl Waluscha De Sousa grew up in a home with a backdoor that led right on to the beach. It’s little wonder then, that she confesses she “never stayed in the classroom, but was always on the sports field.” Waluscha ran 100 m and played hockey and cricket, but the long jump was her forte. Her father was a lawyer and Waluscha was all set to study law when she asked her school career counsellor, ‘Where am I going to have the most fun and make the most money while I’m at it?”. The counsellor replied, “Do you know how much money Madhuri Dixit makes?” and Waluscha knew she’d found her dream. She was only 16 when she was discovered by Wendell Rodricks and started modelling.
It’s been a rough year for Waluscha; having lost her parents to Covid during the second wave, she’s still coming to terms with it and is keeping herself busy with work. So, you’ll see her in many OTT series this year.
If not an actor, what would you be? A beach bum.
Tell us your biggest fan girl moment?
I’m a huge fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. When I was just getting into the industry; I saw him at a store. I couldn’t even get myself to go up to him and say hi.
Tell us an adventurous thing you’ve done.
I do a lot of water sports, I trek, I love camping. If you told me you want to go on a trekking date, I’d say “wow, finally!”
What do you look forward to the most when you’re home alone?
Lie in bed, be carefree, put my phone on DND, listen to music, watch a show/film.
One vice you can’t do without?
Nutella! I can go through an entire jar in one sitting.
What books are you reading?
I read and re-read a lot of Dr Brian Weiss. I find books have so much more meaning when you pick them up after a year; you realise that there is so much more insight and the same book can hold more relevance.
Tell me your irrational fear.
I have a mad fear of flying. I start getting anxiety attacks before I have to fly.
In Bed With is a weekly column that puts personal questions to your favourite stars, and serves you a reminder: after Brunch on Sundays, it’s time to go back to bed!