TV actress Shital Thakkar

Indian Television actress Shital Thakkar

• Made her acting debut in her student days in TV serial 'Swabhimaan'. Later seen in 'Parivartan', 'Aurat' and as Preeti in 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki'.
• Shital is married to stockbroker Ritesh Kothari.
• She considers her pet dog Juan, a Daschund, her “baby”.
• Acted in Neeraj Vora’s Gujarati play, Aflatoon.

Here are 10 things you would like to know about the actor...

When is your birthday and what is your star sign?
I’m born on December 19 and am a Sagittarius.

Do you believe in astrology and numerology?
Yes, to some extent. I love hearing about it more though.

Where were you born, and which school did you go to?
I was born in Mumbai and I went to school at J B Vachha, Five Gardens.

What was your first job? And how much was your first paycheck?
I worked as a restaurant receptionist at Golden Gate in town. I was paid Rs 1,500.

One thing you are really bad at doing?
Public relations.

What’s your favourite scent?
The smell of the mud after the first monsoon showers.

Where in Mumbai would you rather be staying?
I live in Bandra and that’s where I’d rather be staying.

What do you lust for?
Everything good in life.

Your most embarrassing moment on Yeh Meri Life Hai?
People get embarrassed when I am around (laughs). Nothing really, though.

How often do you say “I love you”?
Very often, including to myself.

A video clip of Shital's house