21 FLIRTATIOUS QUESTIONS WITH THE #BOYOFTHE BALL
1 Your reaction to being called the national crush?
(Laughs, then shows a nightstand light that reads ‘HBD National Crush’.)
It’s funny and very flattering. Who would have thought that in the year of the pandemic, I would be named the National Crush.
2
One of my exes did and someone I used to have a crush on. But what’s gone is gone.
3
Tell us about your first crush…
My pre-school teacher Charu ma’am.
4
And, who’s your latest crush?
Latest is Maeve Wiley (played by Emma Mackey in the series Sex Education) is my all-time crush.
Has any ex reached out to you after this success? 5 What’s the craziest thing a fan has done?
Outside a dance class, one of the girls suddenly lifted her top to show a tattoo of my name on her abdomen. I said I needed to leave and left, but I feel bad about it now.
6 The creepiest message from a fan?
An old uncle once DM-ed and asked me if I would like to go out with him and “make some mistakes”. I ignored it, but then he added, “I can pay for the mistakes if you like.”
7 What’s the craziest thing you’ve done for someone you were dating?
I stayed up for two days to sketch a portrait of her. 8
Not as much as I thought. And it wasn’t because it wasn’t good because I wouldn’t have given it then. But it’s okay.
9
The silliest thing you’ve done...?
Drunk dialled someone I shouldn’t. More than that, drunk texting is my thing.
10
Ever slid into someone’s
DMs (not for work)?
Yeah... And I am still waiting for a reply. (laughs)
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The best conversation starter...?
Food. I love it when someone starts a conversation – romantic, platonic, small talk – as long as it’s related to food.
12
Ever dated two people at the same time? If yes, did you ever get caught?
No. Not at all – that’s infidelity!
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And is it cool to crush on your friend’s girl?
You can’t control that. As long as you don’t do anything about it, it’s cool.
14
What’s the worst pickup line used on you?
“Agar main grahen hoti main aap pe lagg jaati.”
15
A one-liner that’ll work on you?
Quote a Khalid lyric to me. Or any of Lauv’s songs or even any of the songs I have featured in!
Was it appreciated?
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And a rule you follow on your first date?
Not promise anything I know I can’t fulfil.
17
If a girl burps or farts on a date, you would…
Laugh and make sure she knows I’m laughing with her, not at her.
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Someone who is respectful to not just herself but everyone around, and is brutally honest and driven.
19
‘shaadi kab hogi’
The only people who can say that is family, and mine know that it’s not a conversation for the next few years.
And if Sima aunty would ask you to describe your perfect match, what would you say? The best way to avoid the question? 20 So, how much space is essential in relationships?
First, taking breaks doesn’t work if you are dating someone. I was always someone who didn’t ever think of boundaries when I was in love with someone. But 2020 has taught me that perhaps it’s best to make some and stick to them.
21 Does that mean you’ve been dumped?
I got dumped very recently in 2020. To each their own!