cosmo interview
Does she exude the same confidence when she opens the morning paper, and finds a nasty new rumour about her? “It took me time to get used to it,” she says. “Earlier, I used to get very upset. I didn’t know why people were writing bad things about me. Then one day, Salman (Khan) told me that it’s better when people talk about you, than when they don’t talk about you, because that’s what makes you popular. It took some convincing, but I think I’ve finally got it now. The more you guard yourself, the more people will talk about you.”
What about love? Is that a closely-guarded topic, too? The answer comes instantly, like a well-rehearsed speech. “It’s great for anyone to be in love. But a man has to be well-read, have a good sense of humour, and smell good. Anybody who is pompous, who likes to boast, doesn’t stand a chance with me!”
Since Sonakshi is a certified fashion designer, I must know her take on the current fashion scene. “I feel it’s too critical. Especially towards people who’re in the limelight.” And what about her own style? “It’s very casual and simple. I’m a very jeans and T-shirt kind of a person. Even when I dress up, I like keeping it simple.”
I’m left with time for one last question...was it an advantage being the only daughter amongst three siblings? “Absolutely! Crocodile tears; shed one and you get what you want.” Styling: Aradhana Baruah; Hair & Make-up: Namrata Soni; Production: Imran Khatri Productions