`Bigg Boss 16` finalist Archana Gautam caught up for a Holi special conversation with mid-day.com.
What are the earliest memories of celebrating Holi that come to mind?
When my father worked in the police force, I would collect Rs 50-100 from people and arrange for a DJ at the police headquarters. The celebrations were just like what you see in Bollywood films. I was in charge of the decoration and arrangement of food.
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Any crazy experiences related to bhaang?
I had once visited a village and was unaware that bhaang was being served, I drank 2-3 classes thinking it was lassi. I got beaten up by my mother that day.
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Your favourite colour and why?
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My favourite colour is yellow but I also play with red on Holi.
Any delicacies or special food that is prepared at your home for the festival?
My favourite sweet that I enjoy on Holi is gujiya. When I`m at home with family, I try and prepare gujiyas with my mother on neighbours. I`m yet to decide on my new home which is why this year I could not prepare homemade gujiyas and dahi vadas.
Favourite Holi song to dance to and why?
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I enjoy dancing on `Do me a favour lets play Holi` from `Waqt` because Priyanka Chopra is my favourite actress. Other favourites include `Balam Pichkari` from `Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani` and `Holi khele Raghuveera` from `Baghban.`
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