The Proust Questionnaire: Ileana D’ Cruz

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.

August 23, 2016 12:28 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 12:43 pm IST

What is your idea of happiness?

Simplicity in life.

What is your greatest fear?

Losing my family.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Lady Diana, because she was defined by her humanity though she was a public figure.

Which living person do you most admire?

My mother

Who are your favourite authors?

I don’t have a specific favourite in this category.

What book are you reading currently?

Harry Potter . I got addicted to it since I read the first three parts in just four days.

On what occasions do you lie?

(laughs) When I come for interviews.

What do you dislike most about your appearance?

I can write a whole page on that. I am very critical about the way I look. I don’t like the way my arms jiggle (laughs). I don’t like my nose, skin, knees, legs, etc...

What do you love about your appearance?

I like my smile.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Bloody amazing!

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

Can’t spill the beans on that (laughs). But it has been an amazing roller coaster journey.

What is your present state of mind?

Happy at the moment. But as the release date of my film gets closer I get nervous as hell.

What is your favourite journey?

I enjoyed every experience that life offers.

What is your favourite motto?

Be positive and spread love.

(Illeana D'Cruz is an actor, who appears predominantly in Telugu and Hindi films. Her recently released movie Rustom , starring Akshay Kumar is well received at the box office.)

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