Are you a shopaholic? Yes! I can't control myself when I see a purse or shoes that I like. I immediately go and buy it. If I am short of cash, I go back the next day and buy it.

Your favourite perfumes: Davidoff Cool Waters and Eternity by Calvin Klein.

Where do you shop? I am very particular about my shopping and I don't do street shopping. My obvious shopping place is Bandra, where I usually go to Rumors, a boutique known for trendy clothes. Sometimes, I shop in Lokhandwala and InOrbit Mall.

Favourite outfit: Jeans and t-shirts or shirts, with lots of accessories.

Quick make-up tip: Apply some blush, puff it up with foundation, and apply a little bit mascara and lipstick. It is very quick.

Handbag essentials: Wallet, hairbrush, lipstick, mirror and my ATM card.

Favourite colour: White, because it is pure. Black is hot.

Who are the hottest actor and actress on TV today? Me, Ronit Roy and Shweta Tiwari.

When not shooting, you love to: I love to clean my house when I am not shooting. Or watch movies or go shopping.

Favourite food: Anything cooked by my mother. Biryani and butter chicken."

Favourite book: Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.

If not an actor, you would have been: I would be a businesswoman.



Rati's trivia:

Birthday: September 11

School: Initially in Assam, and then in St Karens, Patna

College: Miranda College, Delhi. I specialised in Economics

Hobbies: Singing, gardening and watching movies

Prized possession: Earlier, it was my car, but now it is going to be the house I plan to buy in Mumbai and gift it to my mother.

Biggest accomplishment: Being in this industry, as I never thought I would be on TV.

Your favourite holiday destinations: I love cold places and my dream destination is Switzerland. In India its Manali, which is blessed with hills, pleasant climate, and snow. Even Bangkok is a good destination.

Where do you hang out? I don't go out too much. When I have time, my friends and I meet at my place. We prefer to hang out at home because we get to chat. If I want to go out, I dine at Shatranj in Bandra.

'Rati' in three words is: Smart, intelligent and friendly.

On TV, you watch: I never watch any shows when I am at home. I love to watch movies and carry my laptop and DVDs onto the sets also.

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