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.