Love Factually

Seven hot guys on love and lust

FIRST kisses, making out numbers, erogenous zones. It all comes tumbling out of the man's mind. In some cases, it's refreshing to know that love does rule over lust. Maybe it truly is the time to uncork the bubbly.

Chandan Roy Sanyal

He played the wild Mikhail, Charlie's (Shahid Kapur) best friend in Kaminey and loves the curvy Indian female form the best.

Which part of a woman's body do you find most attractive?

The belly button. I like it deep, the kind Madhuri Dixit Nene has.

Who is your Indian celeb crush?

It would be a tie between Manisha Koirala and Ayesha Takia. Both are the quintessential Indian body typeu00a0 full and sensual and look great in saris. I'm not turned on by perfect 10 bodies. I find imperfection the most interesting thing about a woman.

How can a woman make a man happy?

Women think the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. What would really make a man happy is, if they set their sights a little lower.



How do you tell the difference between love and lust?

Love has a longer shelf-life than lust. If I lust after a woman, the spark-o-meter starts going down after one encounter. In love, it's the other way round. Also, when a man is in love, he weighs his words around the woman and is more careful about his behaviour.

The most extravagant thing you have done in pursuit of love?

I had Krishna with a buck tattooed on my right arm, for a girl I was dating.

Has being an actor made you a better lover?

Of course. Role playing comes easily to actors. I can fake it a guy doesn't often have tou00a0 and put on a show. The profession you are in makes a huge difference to your performance in bed. Women consider men who are artistes to be great in bed, and we probably are.

First kiss?

It happened when I was 22, in my best friend's hostel room. Since we were good friends, the kiss was more platonic than amorous.

Which chick flick do you secretly love?

I love the Charlie's Angels series for two reasons Drew Barrymore and her body.

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

On a mountain top, with the trees casting shadows on the earth. I will plug my iPod into my Bose dock; take along a pack of cigarettes, a bottle of red wine, and the woman of my dreams.

Sidd Coutto

This songwriter toured as drummer of Zero, Three Guys and a Girl and vocalist of Helga's Fun Castle and frontman for fantastic new live act Tough on Tobacco.

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What music do you like making out to?

A grand 40-piece orchestra. There should be three violin players with neatly trimmed moustaches, right in front of our naked selves.

Do musicians make better lovers?

I haven't been with too many musicians to find out. Speaking for myself, I wouldn't know any better.

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

An evening where we are cracking each other up, then laughing all night, which eventually ends in love-making.u00a0

How do you tell the difference between love and lust?

One makes your heart go boom. The other makes your pants go boom.



Cyrus Sahukar

MTV Veejay, professionally buying bathroom tiles and planning to be a bum in the next 10 years
Has being a funnyman made you a better lover?

Absolutely, it has made me a phenomenal lover. I have certificates from various quarters which I take off from the wall when my parents visit. If a woman dates an Adonis, both are constantly fighting for the mirror. The good thing about funnymen is they are constantly thinking outside of themselves.

How can a woman make a man happy?

By having this unbelievable wisdom of knowing when to say what, and at what moment.

How does one tell the difference between love and lust?

If a woman is talking to you while brushing her teeth, mildly foaming at the mouth, and you still find her relatively attractive, you are in love. Also, if you don't get petrified by the "morning face".

What is your idea of the perfect evening?

Meeting an absolutely amazing woman who has fantastic stories to tell, that make me laugh. We have an early dinner, then chill with coffee for three-four hours before going off on an adventure. Candle-lit dinners are deceiving. Everyone looks good in candle light.

What kind of music do you make out to?

World music, retro music from the 60s and 70s and Spanish tracks. Trance is my kryptonite. No matter how hot the girl is, I go comatose when trance or techno comes on.

Nevil Timbadia

Restaurateur and partner at interactive resto-bar Bonobo, Nevil Tambadia likes to woo classic style

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

The obvious answer would be a fancy restaurant, but I prefer a simple cookout at home with a bottle of wine.

Which dish is the best aphrodisiac?

Anything with melted dark chocolate. A brilliant meal is an aphrodisiac in itself.

Does love make you fat?

Yes, because when you are in a long-term relationship, you stop caring about the way you look, pick up each other's eating habits and spend more time indoors.

Restaurateurs make great boyfriends because...

Of the free food, free drinks and flexible timings.

Which chick flick do you secretly like?

Devil Wears Prada. It worked on many levels the power struggles, the victory of the underdog and the great clothes.

What foods would you use in bed?

Chocolate and whipped cream.

Gaurav Chopra

The TV actor starred in the Zee TV series Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann and was recently seen in NDTV Imagine's Pati, Patni Aur Woh.

Which part of a woman's body do you find most attractive?

The area around the navel; its gentle curve and softness is feminine and sexy.

Which chick flick do you secretly love?

Notting Hill. I found myself rooting for the couple. Notice how silly and crazy Hugh Grant is in the film and how likeable, honest and genuine Julia Roberts is.

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

An evening where there is no fixed agenda, where to go, how much money to spend, what to wear or eat. An evening you end with a smile as you hit the sack, that you talk about the next day, one that stays with you for the next six months.

George Mathen

A drummer for post-rock band Lounge Piranha, this restless artist has spent time in and out of painting, tattooing, cartooning, graphic design and advertising. His first graphic novel Moonward under the pen name Appupen, was released last year.

Which part of a woman's body do you find most attractive?

I look for a shapely butt and long legs.

Who is your Indian celeb crush?

Author Arundhati Roy. She is bold in the true sense of the word. She speaks her mind freely, campaigns for causes without any hidden agenda and tells it like it is.

How can a woman make a man happy?

By being a muse. My readers complain that there aren't enough women in my stories!

Has being an artist made you a better lover?

As a drummer for a band, jamming helps me understand chemistry and interpersonal dynamics. You know when to let someone else take over. You know when you have to pull out and when you push in.u00a0 I have impressed more women with my art than with my music, though. Painters understand women's minds a tad more than the average male.

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

I will invite the girl over to my place, play Massive Attack albums back-to-back, and order her favourite spirit.

Which song do you like making out to?

Metal, hip hop or electronica, depending on the tempo. Massive Attack, Stingu00a0progressive rock, psychedelia.
If the music is too loud, . It should be strictly in the background.

Randolph Correia

One half of Shaa'ir +Func, India's answer to the EDM scene, Randolph is former guitarist with Pentagram

What music do you like making out to?

Fahrenheit Fair Enough, the title track of the album by the collective Telefon Tel Aviv. It's the crown jewel of the album that gets you in the mood. Anything by RnB artist De Angelo as well.

Which Indian celeb do you fancy?

Deepika Padukone for her grace and beauty.

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

A candle light dinner in a rainforest, surrounded by nature, with a bottle of Shiraz wine and a Jacuzzi on the side.

What part of a woman's body do you find most attractive?

The ears, because I can play a tune that goes straight to the heart.

Has being a musician made you a better lover?

Yes. As a guitarist, my hands are quick and have a good sense of rhythm...the other body parts follow.