Selflessness is an overrated virtue: Taapsee Pannu

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.

July 26, 2016 04:58 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 12:51 pm IST

What is your idea of happiness?

Sound sleep at the end of the day.

What is your greatest fear?

To be dependent on someone else.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

I was bad in history!

Which living person do you most admire?

Indira Nooyi.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I say whatever comes to mind without filtering.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Unprofessionalism.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Travelling.

What is your favourite journey?

The journey that brought me from engineering to acting.

Who is your favourite painter?

I was always surrounded by academics so I got no time for paintings.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Selflessness. There are certain occasions where one should be selfish.

On what occasion do you lie?

When it benefits someone.

What do you dislike most about your appearance?

I am very clumsy.

Which living person do you most despise?

I am good at forgiving people. I despise no one.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

“Nice”.

What is your greatest regret?

Every incident adds to your experience so I have no regrets.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

My sister.

When and where were you the happiest?

I am happy when the task given to me is complete. I can’t sleep otherwise.

What is your present state of mind?

Overwhelmed.

How would you like to die?

Painless and early.

What is your favourite motto?

To live life queen size.

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