Anoushey Ashraf, one of the first and undoubtedly the most loved female VJ of this country began her career in 2002 and since, she has been unstoppable. She is seen hosting red carpets of corporate events, fashion weeks and award shows all too often. Ashraf, not only a VJ-turned-host but also a self proclaimed animal rights activist, is a force to be reckoned with. We connect with one of the finest TV hosts of Pakistan’s entertainment industry for a quick rapid fire. Excerpts:

If your life had a theme song, what would it be?

Urr Jaoon by Strings.

If you could bring one fictional character to life, who would it be?

Mickey Mouse; and keep him in my house.

Do you have a useless talent?

I can fry an egg while singing [laughs].

Best compliment you have ever received?

That I’m a good human being. I felt like someone had given me the biggest compliment in the world.

If you could be a child for one day, what would you do?

I acknowledge my inner child everyday and still make Legos, puzzles etc even at this age, so being a child for a day wouldn’t do much for me.

An item you like to collect?

Fortunately, I don’t collect much of anything. I give away as much as possible and don’t hoard on anything at all.

What can turn the day around for you?

Good music. It always helps lift my mood.

Your favourite health care regimen?

Meditation for good mental health and sleep.

Tell us an embarrassing story.

One day, earlier in my career when I was enjoying all the perks of being a celebrity, I walked in a shopping place in Islamabad. I was walking into the store and accidentally tripped on the stairs and fell so hard. That was very, very embarrassing.

Something you wish you had more time to do?

I wish I had more time to read. I used to read three to four hours a day at one point. Now it takes me three to four months to finish a book.

If you could meet a person for the first time again, who would it be?

Prince Charles. I met him and was dumbfounded. Today, I have so much more to say.

A beauty product you swear by?

Benefit’s blush on. My lifeline!