Varun Khandelwal who plays the blue- eyed boy in Jyoti as well as the role of Tarun, the younger brother of Aadesh (Vishal Singh) in Aathva Vachan. Varun shares his take on life, love, marriage and more.

I am… hardworking

Life is… beautiful

Love is… around

Marriage is… bliss

Your first crush… was when I was in class 5

Your first date… was an ice-cream date when I was in class 7

Your ideal woman should be… someone very homely and cultured.

Your dream date… Sonam Kapoor

Favourite weekend destination… In-orbit mall

Your best childhood memory… when I won the first prize at the all –Delhi drama competition in school

Your experience when facing the camera for the first time… I was a bit nervous but still it was super fun.

On your last birthday, what you did… My ex- girlfriend took me around on a treasure hunt wherein she had hidden my gifts and I had to search for them through the clues and I was busy doing that the whole day.

How many places have you lived in… Delhi and Mumbai

Your long lasting friend… Sonu Arora

Do you make friends easily… yes

What kind of music do you like… all kind of music as long as it is soothing and pleasing to my ears.

One thing you want to change about yourself… I am a big-time foodie. I want to control my diet.

Favourite TV show… Jyoti, Wonder Years, Doogie Howser MD

Favourite Bollywood actor… Amitabh Bachchan

Favourite Bollywood actress… Rani Mukherjee

Favourite Hollywood actor… Al Pacino

Favourite Hollywood actress… Drew Barrymore

Favourite cartoon character… Popeye

Last movie you watched… Delhi 6

How do you rate yourself as an actor? 5 on a scale of 10

Last time you boarded a local train… January 2008 almost a year and a half ago.

Last time you were stalked… was in November. I was in Hypercity and a bunch of kids surrounded me .This was a very cute experience and memorable as well.

Last time you cried on screen… 2 weeks ago

Last time you cried off screen… when my parents came to live with me forever in Mumbai and those were tears of happiness.

Last time you cooked… 1 ½ years ago. I can only cook Maggi noodles and I cook it in different ways.

Philosophy of life… never give up keep trying, whatever you want you will achieve it.

Advice to youngsters… do not drink, stay away from drugs, be happy and focused in life.