{ BEDSIDE STORIES }
used to study for my school exams while doing a headstand!” laughs Aditya Seal, revealing his silly side. “I will break into a dance move in the middle of an important conversation.”
The ever-energetic, Mumbai born and raised actor had to give up on his dream of being a cricketer due to an injury. It was when his late father insisted he focus on his acting skills that he landed a pivotal role in the film Ek Chhotisi Love Story. Since then, he paved his way with films such as Purani Jeans and Student of The Year 2.
Seal considers his film Rocket Gang his biggest professional achievement. How does he wind down? By playing board games like Catan with friends. That is, when he’s not working or on one of the bi-annual trips he ensures he takes. “I either travel with Anushka, my partner, and explore a new country, or I go with two of my guy friends to the mountains,” he says.
What do you wear to bed?
Mismatched shorts and tees.
A bedtime habit you want to get rid of?
I fall down a rabbit hole if I touch my phone
before sleeping. I need to stop.
Do you lounge in bed after waking up or immediately start your day?
I brush and head to the living room.
If I am left alone, I won’t get out of
bed for hours.
A song that makes you emotional?
Naina Da Kya Kasoor is my happy song. Makes me smile every single time.
Who do you think has bedroom eyes?
Riya Sen.
Do you find nights romantic?
Absolutely. I like the peace and quiet, and having fewer people around.
Besides your wife, who is the last person you speak to before going to bed?
Every night, at 10.30pm, my sister, her daughters (eight and two years old), my mom and I get on a video call. It’s a ritual.
#steal
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!