Vivan Bhatena aka Shabd of Maayka believes in enjoying each and every single moment of life. For him life is an experience and a journey. Read on as Vivan shares his take on love, marriage and more.

I am… happy

Life is… an experience and a journey

Love is… to understand each other and be loyal and faithful towards each other.

Marriage is… an eventful journey

Your first crush… was a very bad choice. It was during my school days.

Your first date… was in school for a prom night.

Your ideal woman should be… someone like my wife.

Your dream date… Jessica Alba

On your last birthday, what you did… my wife had thrown a party for me.

How many places have you lived in? only Mumbai

Your long lasting friend… too many

Do you make friends easily? yes

What kind of music do you like? I like all types of music. But right now I prefer listening to instrumental songs.

One thing you want to change about yourself… nothing. Everyone is born as he is supposed to be born. But yes if I have to change one thing about me then I would like to have control on my temper.

Favourite TV show… Friends

Favourite Bollywood actor… Aamir Khan

Favourite Bollywood actress… Rani Mukherjee

Favourite Hollywood actress… Cate Blanchett

Favourite Hollywood actor… Shaun Cassidy

Favourite cartoon character… Jerry

Last movie you watched… The curious case of Benjamin Button

How do you rate yourself as an actor… I am still learning, so I would like to rate myself at 7 on a scale of 10.

Last time you boarded a local train… 5 years ago, when I was in college.

Last time you were stalked… I have never been stalked.

Last time you cried on screen… practically everyday! Being an actor it has to be everyday.

Last time you cried off screen… while watching Passion of Christ

Last time you cooked… a couple of weeks back when my friends egged me to cook. I whipped a cake for them.

Your best childhood memory… was when I used to go to my grandmother’s house and there we used to have lots of dosas. It was one of the sweetest memories that I still have in my mind.

Your experience when facing the camera for the first time… was very scary. I faced the camera for the first time for a music video.

Philosophy of life… Enjoy each and every single moment of your life. Don’t look back as you keep moving ahead in life.

Advice to youngsters… Respect your elders and live life to the fullest.