JAYA

Can you describe yourself in three words?

I would say I’m patient, simple and humble.

What is your favourite childhood memory?

My favourite childhood memory is from the time I first visited Cox’s Bazar with my cousins.

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

I would choose to have the ability of reading the minds of animals as I would love to know what my dog thinks all the time.

What are the first three items in your bucket list?

First and foremost, I want to take an initiative to help street animals. I also wish to increase the amount of forest area and greenery in Bangladesh. Finally, I want to go on a world tour alone, and take part in different cultures.

If you could work with any international artist, dead or alive, who would you choose?

From actors, I would have to choose Penélope Cruz and André Tardieu. The list of directors I would love to work with is endless. But, from the top of my head, I would have to say Krzysztof Kielowski.

What is your favourite place to visit?

In Bangladesh, Bandarban is my favourite place to visit.

What is your favourite food?

I enjoy eating all kinds of foods, but traditional Bengali food and Korean food are my absolute favourite.

Who was your first celebrity crush?

Popeye the Sailorman was my first celebrity crush. I even used to call him my husband!

What is your favourite movie of all time?

Three Colours trilogy, Chungking Express, Nagarkirtan and Titas Ekti Nadir Naam.

What do you like to do during your leisure time?

I usually spend my leisure time gardening or with my dog, Theo.

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

I would want to be a dog.

What would you do if you won the lottery?

I would spend a certain amount on my family and to fulfill my own desires. I would use the rest for the welfare of the underprivileged children I work for.

What is the first thing you do after waking up?

I drink lemon water.