Get to know... Pratichee Mohapatra

The singer talks about her Candy Crush addiction, beating cancer over and over, memories of Viva and more

Get to know... Pratichee Mohapatra

• Currently I am

  Spreading the message of resilience and hope with my single, Jee Rahein. It’s composed by Shubham Srivastava, with lyrics by Sourabh Nema.

• High point in life

  Winning Popstars to become India’s first all-girl pop band, Viva in 2002. And beating cancer three times.

• Low point in life

  None yet.

• On my playlist

  Tataki, by Argy; Monta Re, by Swanand Kirkire; Flowers, by Miley Cyrus.

• One thing I would never buy

  Followers on social media.

• Today I’m craving

  My mom’s mustard prawns.

• Last thing I ordered online

  Colourful woollen socks.

• App I check before going to bed

  Instagram.

• Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

  Enjoy the journey and trust that things will fall into place.

• My favourite subject in school

  Biology.

• I’d swipe right on

  Benedict Cumberbatch.

• My secret skill

  I whistle really well.

• A superpower/magic tool I wish I had

  The ability to pause, rewind, or fast-forward parts of my life. I could savour special moments or correct mistakes.

• My favourite Sunday memory

  Sitting with my whole family and watching Mahabharat on Doordarshan.

• My most star-struck moment

  Watching Shakti perform live, with Ustaad Zakir Hussain, Vikku Vinayakram and John McLaughlin. I had tears in my eyes

• My favourite bad habit

  Constantly checking my phone and playing Candy Crush.