I was really surprised when I was told that my grandmother did not come to see me till a month after my birth. I was born seven years after my only sister Chandranshu, and my birth was a big disappointment for her.

I am a huge Bollywood fan, and my favourite actor of all time is Shah Rukh Khan.

I want to be the best, it's not about the ranking, it's about being consistent.

After I win a match, I celebrate it by having an ice cream.

I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.

My philosophy is to not be scared of anyone. If I play well, great; if I dont, I learn from the match and move on.

My hero is Roger Federer.