BIRTHDAY TALK!

What’s the best birthday gift that you have ever got?

I can’t remember anything offhand. I used to take gifts from people, regardless of whether that person intended to give or not (laughs). Maybe, this year will be different as I might get a nice gift. I can’t recall any one life-changing, life-altering moment in terms of a gift. But, I have had many people, who have looked out for me in the last so many years. I have had many memorable moments around my birthdays. So, I think it’d be really unfair to pinpoint one. I have never had a forgettable birthday.

And what about cakes?

I love cakes. I was telling Janhvi and Anshula (sisters) the other day that on your birthday, you can eat as much cake as you want because you feel that it’s not unhealthy and so, you’re not going to put on weight. I am not going to buy my own cake, but, I will eat whatever I get on my birthday pyaar se [with love]. I think I will eat one slice in everyone’s name, and that way I can finish an entire cake (laughs). On my birthday, I will not stop myself. So, let’s see what my sisters, family and friends get for me.

But, birthdays do give a reason to let your hair down. Right?

Yes, thanks to birthdays, you get a reason to party once a year. And, I try to do that as it’s the only day I can ask my producers for a holiday without feeling guilty. Then, I end up doing something. I have always called my friends over and have a party. From the start, I’ve tried to make my birthdays entertaining for myself as well as my friends. An international Bollywood award function has just gotten over, so, I don’t know how many people will be in town [on my birthday]. But, I will definitely try and spend the day with my family.