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My ideal weekend: Actor Gizele Thakral loves watching Keeping Up With the Kardashians
She loves taking short trip over the weekend, and hit the best of the restaurants for indulgent meals
Q) Dine out, order in, or cook a meal on weekends?
I eat out on weekends. But mum’s cooking beats everything.
Q) Can: cook a five-course meal/ make a sandwich/boil water/don’t know how the gas works.
I have a bit of split personality when it comes to cooking. On some days, I like to cook, invite people over and feed them. On others, I don’t want to enter the kitchen
Q) On weekends: work out like it’s just another day/go easy/exercise…what’s that?
I prefer going easy and resting it out on weekends.
Q) Strictly salads, or cheese/chocolate cheat for the weekend?
Currently I am on a strict diet. Since I am a vegetarian, it’s mostly salads, grilled veggies, hummus and lentil soup for me.
Q) Where do you party?
I prefer an indulgent dinner at places such as Olive (Bandra), Wasabi (Colaba) or Korner House (Khar). And head out clubbing after that.
Q) A movie/book I’ve been meaning to catch up on.
I have been meaning to watch Bajirao Mastani.
Q) Where do you love getting breakfast and what is your go-to order?
I am not much of a breakfast person, but when we travel, my mother loves taking me to breakfast buffets. I prefer flavoured yoghurt with berries or smoothies.
Q) Cosmopolitan or whisky on the rocks?
None. Once in a blue moon, I will have a glass of a red wine
Q) Street food that makes your day.
I love bhel puri and sev puri.
Q) Party till dawn or wake up for yoga at dawn?
I’m not a morning person. So, even if I’m not partying till dawn, I will never wake up for yoga that early. It’s more like yoga in the evening.
Q) Couch potato or painting the town red?
Painting the town red, for sure. I am very adventurous, and I love exploring new places.
Q) Art house cinema or Hollywood blockbuster?
I love Hollywood blockbusters, especially horror movies.
Q) Board games or outdoor sports?
Outdoor sports any day.
Q) What is your favourite hashtag?
#traveldiaries, since I love travelling;.Most of my hashtags are about my travel stories and pictures.
Q) What one thing can totally make your weekend?
I usually plan dinner or something exciting for my friends and family. A short trip or getaway is always good as it helps me return refreshed.
Q) A TV show you could watch reruns of all Sunday.
I love reality shows, especially Keeping up the Kardashians.
