Always listen to your parents for they are you well-wishers: Manas Shah

Manas Shah, known to have essayed the character of Ketan in Hamari Devrani, is a simple and honest guy, who believes in following his only passion in life…which is acting. In a candid talk with Tellychakkar.com, he gives an insight into his beliefs. Excerpts… I am: Very simple and honest person. Life is: Beautiful, so please keep your eyes wide open to enjoy every bit of it. Love is: Vey important part of life but definitely not heart of life. Marriage is: An important stepping stone in life. Your first crush: Was in school. Your dream date: Katrina Kaif. Your best childhood memory: I still remember when I was eight, once while I was sleepwalking, I jumped off the window of our flat from the first floor. On your last birthday: I didn’t throw any party nor had drinks, just spent the whole day with my few friends. But as a normal ritual, did make it a point to meet my parents in Ahmedabad. How many places have you lived in: My hometown Ahmedabad, America and Mumbai. Your long-lasting friend: Sawan and Manish my school buddies. Do you make friends easily: No. Music you like: Bollywood numbers. One thing you want to change about yourself: I think a lot and at times it makes things more complicated to decide. Favourite TV show: Nach Baliye. Favourite Bollywood actor: Amitabh Bachchan. Favourite Bollywood actress: Katrina Kaif. Favourite Hollywood actor: Leonardo Dicaprio. Favourite Hollywood actress: Kate Winslet. Favourite cartoon character: Chhota Bheem. Last movie you watched: Dabangg 2. Last time you boarded a local train: December, last year (2012). Last time you were stalked: Never. Last time you cried on screen: Not yet. Last time you cried off screen: At times when I am alone. Last time you cooked: Anytime when I get time because I love cooking. Philosophy of life: It’s full of masti but, you can’t let everything go in masti, because you never know when life will stop loving you. Advice to youngsters: Be serious with your passion and work hard to achieve them, listen to your parents because they are you well-wishers.