Currently, I am: Vacationing after shooting for a series. I am also checking out new scripts.
Actor Aahana Kumra enjoys morning runs, no matter which country she happens to be in.
High point in life: The success of Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016), which touched a chord with the audience and put me on the map.
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Low point in life: I don’t think you can hit rock bottom in the industry if you have a never-say-die attitude.
On my playlist: Gabbar, by Kptaan and Tru G; anything by Hanumankind; Intehaa Ho Gai, from Sharaabi.
One thing I would never buy: Cigarettes.
Today I’m craving: Thai food. Luckily I’m in Thailand!
App I check before bed: WhatsApp and Instagram.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self: Don’t be afraid of digital media. It’s going to be the future.
The actor loves Hanumankind’s songs.
My favourite subject in school: PT. I enjoyed being outdoors.
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My secret skill is: To be able to make up something on the spot. I am a very good storyteller!
A magic tool I wish I had: A way to travel to any country without a flight ticket or visa.
My favourite Sunday memory: Morning cartoons on TV when I was a schoolkid. I was allowed to watch TV only on Sundays. I loved Ramayan too.
My plans for next Sunday: A run on Juhu beach if I’m Mumbai. If I’m elsewhere, I’ll just go for a run there.
My most star-struck moment: Working with Amitabh Bachchan in Yudh. I played his daughter and hadn’t met him until then. It didn’t feel believable. I was simply awestruck.
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My favourite bad habit: Eating ice cream at night. I can’t sleep without eating an ice cream.
If I could travel back or forward in time: I wouldn’t. I am happy with my present.
The best thing about fame: Total strangers who love you for your work.
The worst thing about fame: Total strangers who want to know the very things you wish to keep private.
From HT Brunch, January 25, 2025
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Get to know... Aahana Kumra
Currently, I am
Vacationing after shooting for a series. I am also checking out new scripts.
High point in life
The success of Lipstick Under My Burkha (2016), which touched a chord with the audience and put me on the map.
Low point in life
I don’t think you can hit rock bottom in the industry if you have a never-say-die attitude.
On my playlist
Gabbar, by Kptaan and Tru G; anything by Hanumankind; Intehaa Ho Gai, from Sharaabi.
One thing I would never buy
Cigarettes.
Today I’m craving
Thai food. Luckily I’m in Thailand!
App I check before bed
WhatsApp and Instagram.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Don’t be afraid of digital media. It’s going to be the future.
My favourite subject in school
PT. I enjoyed being outdoors.
I’d swipe right on
The idea of a morning run. I enjoy it.
My secret skill is
To be able to make up something on the spot. I am a very good storyteller!
A magic tool I wish I had
A way to travel to any country without a flight ticket or visa.
My favourite Sunday memory
Morning cartoons on TV when I was a schoolkid. I was allowed to watch TV only on Sundays. I loved Ramayan too.
My plans for next Sunday
A run on Juhu beach if I’m Mumbai. If I’m elsewhere, I’ll just go for a run there.
My most star-struck moment
Working with Amitabh Bachchan in Yudh. I played his daughter and hadn’t met him until then. It didn’t feel believable. I was simply awestruck.
My favourite bad habit
Eating ice cream at night. I can’t sleep without eating an ice cream.
If I could travel back or forward in time
I wouldn’t. I am happy with my present.
The best thing about fame
Total strangers who love you for your work.
The worst thing about fame
Total strangers who want to know the very things you wish to keep private.
