Vinay Pathak

Vinay Pathak is here, there, everywhere... After Dasvidaniya, now his Oh! My God!! is playing at theatres. Even Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has him in an important role. A few little things about the actor, whose daughters call him Papa Popo!

My best friend: My two little daughters — Vasudha and Shalini — because they accept me the way I am. Our relationship is unconditional. They support every decision of mine. We have a great time hanging out together.

My family: Is my world. The ultimate solace.

My perfect date: Taking my daughters to Disneyland.

My most treasured possession: Obviously, my daughters. Children are the most precious things in anybody’s life, not just mine. How can any man with two angelic daughters even think of anything else being more precious? I know people are jealous of me, but I feel very fortunate and happy.

My proudest moment: When my daughters were born. When you father a child, it is the most priceless moment.

The best compliment I have ever got: Was given to me by my daughters. They had come to see a play in which I played a clown. They loved it and when I asked them which clown they had liked the most, they chorused “Popo the clown, Papa the clown”. They still tease me calling out ‘Papa Popo Popo Papa’.

Working late: Is normal for me.

My favourite shopping destination: Could be a street, a departmental store, or on a flight. I have got excited about items that are sold via in-flight magazines and have ended up not just spending all the money I had but with huge credit card bills thanks to them.

My opinion on hats: I love them. If I go to Nepal, I get them, if I go to London I get more. I recently went to Pune and I saw a very good looking hat; I purchased it then and there.

My favourite travel destination: It keeps changing. I go to Goa; I go to Kerala. I have discovered small little places that may not be on the map.

My opinion on body art: You never know, I might go for it. Why not? I am not against it.

When people recognise me on the road: I feel embarrassed. It is humbling and a very happy feeling.

My favourite music: Classical. Sometimes I like jazz.

In the kitchen I am: Stunningly brilliant. I am a vegetarian and I can cook a three-course meal for five people in 45 minutes.

The word that I use the most: Correct.

My greatest influence: My father and my teacher Shri Buddhi Ram Mishra.

My favourite Bollywood film: Mughal-e-Azam and Madhumati.

I am a big fan of: Hindi literature. I read Prem Chand.

I would want to change: Thousands of traits in me. There are at least ten million faults in me.

I get angry: When I yield to any temptation and when I do not have perseverance and patience.

My sex appeal: I really don’t think I have any sex appeal. I can never woo a woman or a man or a dog.