Get to know...Tanya Maniktala

Actor Tanya Maniktala (@TanyaManiktala) is starstruck over Vicky Kaushal, humming to Chaiyya Chaiyya, and crying over emotional movies

Get to know...Tanya Maniktala

Currently I am

Done with promoting my movie Kill and now shooting for a new project.

High point in life

Getting introduced to Mira Nair and auditioning for A Suitable Boy. After multiple rounds and workshops, she called to say, “You are my Lata!”

Low point in life

Acouple of years ago, a few of my friends and siblings were moving out of the country, while I was still just ‘here’ and I was not sure if I was making the right decision. I felt left out and started filling out forms for various courses abroad. Glad I didn’t move.

On my playlist

Saiyaan, by Shuja Haider and Rachel Viccaji; Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se; Your Eyes, by Talwiinder.

One thing I would never buy

Fur or leather.

Last thing I ordered online

Pizza

Advice I would give my 18-year-old self

Hold on just a bit longer, it does get better.

My favourite subject in school

Biology.

I would swipe right on

A date that guarantees good food.

My secret skill: I can cry on cue

I may or may not have used that to my advantage. Ssh!

A superpower I wish I had

Knowing the right thing to say at the right time.

My favourite Sunday memory

Sunday breakfast with the family. Parathas, homemade butter. A big pot of Maggi once in a while.

My most star-struck moment

Meeting Vicky Kaushal at the premiere of Kill. I’ve been a fan since Masaan. There was everything-- internal screaming, jitters, a tremor in my voice.

My favourite bad habit

Crying when I watch an emotional scene.