HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH

Zara Shah- PANTALOONS FEMINA MISS INDIA SOUTH 2009

IDEA OF AN IDEAL DATE

Candle light dinner at a quiet place. I would opt for Water Front in Necklace Road, it is a lovely quiet romantic place.

TURN ONS

Sense of style; the way he communicates with people; and, the perfume he wears.

TURN OFF

Body odour

LOVE IS

Something everyone is destined to discover. You may find true love in a boyfriend or fall in love once you

are married.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?

Come on, you may have a crush at first sight. I can never fall in love with someone I have no emotional

connect with.

THE THREE QUALITIES I LOOK FOR IN A MAN

1. He must respect women

2. He must have a successful career ? somebody who is well-placed.

3. Must have a good sense of style,

BUT IF YOU ASK ME HOW A MAN CAN IMPRESS ME

I would say he could dedicate a song or write a poem for me.

WHAT KIND OF A MAN WILL REALLY FIND HIS WAY INTO YOUR HEART?

He must be somebody who respects me in the relationship. I expect him to be supportive of my career-centric life and stand by me in my personal life. Also, he must be mature enough to understand that all decisions, once one is in a relationship, are mutual.

MY FAVOURITE ROMANTIC SONG

I just called to say I love you, by Stevie Wonder

ARE MEN FROM MARS AND WOMEN FROM VENUS?

You could find a guy who likes what you like and thinks like you do. It is all very subjective. We are all from Earth, after all.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU LOSE YOUR SINGLE STATUS?

Finding the right guy who has all the qualities I mentioned.

THE ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES YOU

Fun-loving

WOULD YOU EVER MARRY A MAN FROM YOUR PROFESSION?

No. No matter how well both us may vibe with each other, competition is bond to creep into the relationship. WOULD YOU OPT FOR A MARRIAGE OR A LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP?

Live-in relationship in any situation is an absolute No for me. I come from a conservative Muslim family that has instilled in me some traditional values I am proud of.

HOW CAN ONE REALLY MAKE A MARRIAGE INFIDELITY-PROOF?

Partners need to give each other enough space. A marriage is all about mutual respect and giving each other the liberty to just be.

THE MOST ROMANTIC CITY IN THE WORLD

Miami. I love beaches. There is nothing like having a sumptuous dinner at a Miami beach.

LIFE IS

Full of surprises and experiences everyday. You learn and grow from each experience.