Rasha Thadani may be Raveena Tandon’s daughter but she’s clearly carving her own path. She made an assured debut in Azaad, a period action film set in the British Raj, quite a bold choice for a first outing, skipping the typical romantic drama route. Her easy chemistry with co-star Aaman Devgan (Ajay Devgn’s nephew) didn’t go unnoticed. Rasha comes across as poised and thoughtful, far from a newcomer still finding her footing. She’s a well-read, well-travelled young person who is genuinely interested in knowing all aspects of filmmaking. Her enthusiasm is unbound and so is her zest for life. With her debut behind her, Rasha is just getting started. We reach out to her for fun interaction and she immediately agrees. Excerpts:

FOOD You start your day with?

Jeera paani

Your favourite cuisine?

Indian, ghar ka khana. 

Favourite home-cooked dish?

Bhindi ki sabzi.

One thing you cook the best?

Cheese sauce pasta.

Your favourite restaurant in Mumbai?

Hakkasan.

Your favourite dessert?

Chocolate cake.

TRAVEL 

Three things you don’t step out of your house without.

Kajal, Lip gloss and Vitamin C.

Your favourite holiday spot?

Finland. There is this place called Santa Village which has cottages and you can send postcards to your family. It’s simply adorable.

Your dream destination for a vacation?

Greece.

Two things you love doing on a holiday?

(Laughs) Sleeping and eating.

Beach or hills?

Beaches.

Shopping or Adventure Sports?

Both.

Three things that can put you in a good mood instantly?

Friends, family and good music.

A dish that you tried on vacation which stuck with you?

A thin crust Italian pizza which was oozing cheese.I can’t stop thinking about it.

Unhealthiest thing you’ve tried on vacation?

Probably the colourful candy, that’s so bad for your health.

Worst thing that happened to you on a trip?

Misplaced my luggage, lost my bags.

Pick a place for a family holiday, an all girls’ trip and one with your partner?

Any jungle with my family as we love nature, Andaman and Nicobar islands for a girls’ trip and Udaipur, Rajasthan for a romantic getaway.

FASHION Jean or shorts?

Jeans.

Shirts or T-shirts?

T-shirts.

Sneakers or heels?

Sneakers.

Monotone or Florals?

Monotone.

One piece of clothing you can spend the rest of your life in?

Pyjamas.

Your go-to outfit for a red-carpet event, a date night and a night in?

A gown, a mini dress and pyjamas respectively.

An actress who always slays with her looks?

Deepika Padukone.

See Also: COVER STORY: Rasha Thadani On Her Debut With Azaad, Bond With Mom Raveena Tandon And More