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MEET DIVYA

ON MY FRONT FOOT

Life is about “cricket! More cricket...lots more cricket!,” says Divya Saxena.

Name: Divya Saxena.

Currently: I’m a student. I also assist my Dad sometimes with his investments business. Still learning though, it will take some time!

Favourite colours: Mostly wine red and black.

Favourite designer: I like a lot of Manish Malhotra outfits.

Favourite Hollywood stars: Can’t decide, I’m mostly into Bollywood!

Favourite Bollywood star: I enjoy Akshay Kumar movies.

Favourite movie: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is one of my favourites.

Favourite singers: Sonu Nigam? Gosh, that’s a tough one, they are all good.

Favourite songs: I enjoy classical Bollywood songs mostly.

Favourite TV show:  I’m not much into TV. The only show I’ve actually followed through is Friends.

Favourite cuisine: Desi!

Favourite sport: Cricket! Just because it requires such attention to detail. In my opinion, no one can ever be perfect in cricket no matter how much you practise! I love that!

Favourite sportsperson: I like Dhoni’s game sense.

Favourite book: The only one I’ve managed to read entirely is the Harry Potter series.

Favourite activity: Definitely anything active like sports, adventure sports, trekking, water sports, etc., or if I’m lazy, then eating and watching a movie.

I’m freaked out by: Scary, horror, thriller movies!

I hang out: Mostly at places with lots of good food –  I’m a major foodie!

I need: Cricket! More cricket...lots more cricket! Anyone willing to have tournaments anywhere on the planet, please invite us (ahem, ahem, Women’s IPL, Women’s BBL...if you are listening)!

I want to be: Successful ! Please, universe!

My role models: None yet. Let’s see if someone can impress me!

Tips to save the planet: Please, please let’s be helpful towards animals and each other. Let’s start with that!

In a perfect world: There would be safety – everyone would feel safe.

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