If not myself, I’d be one of the X-Men: Aishwaryaa Dhanush

The Proust Questionnaire is a weekly feature which derives its name from the French writer Marcel Proust, whose personality-revealing responses to these questions went on to popularise this form of celebrity confession.

January 17, 2017 03:20 pm | Updated 03:20 pm IST

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush in conversation with Sudhish Kamath at The Hindu Lit for Life 2017 on Saturday.

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanush in conversation with Sudhish Kamath at The Hindu Lit for Life 2017 on Saturday.

What is your idea of happiness?

Being comfortable in your own skin.

What is your greatest fear?

Ghosts.

What is your favourite virtue?

Patience.

What is the principal aspect of your personality?

Being a huge introvert.

What is your main fault?

Being a huge introvert.

For what fault do you have the most tolerance?

When a mistake is committed for the first time.

What do you hate the most?

Noise.

What would be your greatest misfortune?

Can’t think of anything.

What is your most treasured possession?

As of now, two bangles of my grandmother that I have.

Despise is too strong a word. I’m sure everyone did what they did for their own reasons.

What is your favourite colour?

Black.

If not yourself, who would you be?

One of the X-Men.

Who are your favourite poets?

Robert Frost.

What is the military event you admire the most?

The marchpast.

What is the reform you admire the most?

I don’t see any reforms happening.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Starting a conversation.

Which character in world history do you most despise?

Despise is too strong a word. I’m sure everyone did what they did for their own reasons.

What is your favourite food and drink?

Curd rice and water.

What is your present state of mind?

At peace.

How would you like to die?

In my sleep.

What is your favourite motto?

This too shall pass.

( Aishwaryaa R. Dhanush is a filmmaker in Tamil cinema. She is also the writer of Standing on an Apple Box . )

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