While growing up, Puja Gupta tried her hands at modellingjust for the fun of it.”Modelling came to me and evenduring school days, I used to bethe face of local brands. Gettingpaid around ten thousand bucksfor an endorsement at the age of18 made me feel on top of theworld!Later, after positive feedbackfrom everyone, I thought ofgiving modelling a serious shot.Although my mother, a doctor,wanted me to study psychology,she gave me a year to decidewhat to do.
They were like, ‘Youare young now, have fun.’ Butafter I went on to win the MissIndia Universe crown in 2007,there has been no looking back.”she shares.At the moment, she issuper excited about the pro-vegetarianad for PETA India (Peoplefor the Ethical Treatment ofAnimals), for which she shotrecently.
“Atul Kasbekar, whoknows that I am a vegetarian, initiatedthe entire process and I gotto wear an amazing outfit madeof veggies, which was chosen byan online contest.” sheshares.Puja, who made her BTowndebut with F.A.L.T.U. lastyear, has two interesting projectsslated to release later this year.
“Iam the only girl in Go GoaGone, which is a zombie film. Iam really excited to work withSaif Ali Khan, who is reallyfunny, intelligent and super cute!Besides, I am also doing ShortcutRomeo with Neil Nitin Mukesh,and it’s my first romantic movie. Iam very happy with what’s on myplate.
” she shares.While she has a near perfectbody, her fitness routine is a littledifferent. She says, “I hate gymmingbut follow a very healthydiet and lifestyle. I am also intoyoga and play badminton in theevening with friends. I am alsolearning martial arts and it’s fun.”While not facing the cameras,this pretty girl loves to cook.”I love chopping vegetables andpreparing yummy dishes. It givesme inner peace!
I am also a bigmovie buff.” she shares. Whileshe hasn’t met her dream manyet, Puja says, “I am too focusedon my career right now. But whenI am ready for a relationship, all Iwant from my guy is to have apleasing personality, be kind toothers and sweet to me.”
