Pankaj Advani (born July 24, 1985, Bangalore) is a professional snooker player from India.
He won his maiden IBSF World Billiards Championship in 2005 when he defeated compatriot Devendra Joshi at Qawra, Malta.
Game for romantic comedies
Australian Open Billiards champ Pankaj Advani speaks about the ongoing his passion for some Bollywood heroines & more
In the pool of talent that India has in the game of snooker and billiards, this 22-year-old stands out because of his grit, his passion for the game and his humility in victory. Pankaj Advani, the former World Junior Billiards and Snooker champion shares some bindaas details about his fears, fetish and passion.
After winning the Australian Open recently, people's expectations of you must have gone up for the ongoing championship. Does that make you uneasy?
Make me uneasy? Shouldn't you be asking the others that? Haha! More than uneasy I'm just excited to be brushing shoulders with the world's best.
Since it is a new format and much shorter and accurate, will that prove to be a hindrance, or will it actually help youngsters like you?
This championship is actually in the traditional time format — a more accurate indicator of a cueist's skill and endurance. But the 'point' format, the shortened version, is a must as it makes the game quicker and more exciting.
How do you chill out in England these days, when you are not playing?
There is a multiplex nearby, so I will definitely catch a couple of flicks. I may just try my hand at roulette.
You are too young to be getting married at 22. But tell us something about the special woman in your life?
The only special woman in my life right now is my game.
What's your idea of a dream date?
A candlelight dinner with Catherine Zeta Jones, on top of the Eiffel Tower, with a view of the Champs Elysees.
Since you are quite good-looking, Bollywood offers may soon be coming your way. What kind of films would you like to do?
I like the idea of doing romantic comedies.
Who is your current fave Bollywood actress and your fave Hollywood star?
Katrina Kaif is my favourite Bollywood star and my fave Hollywood star is Will Smith
What's the biggest fear that you have when it comes to your game?
Not performing to my full potential.
source:timesofindia
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Pankaj Arjan Advani is a World Champion in snooker and billiards from India. He won his first world championship title in 2003 IBSF World Snooker Championship in China. Advani,is the only player to have achieved a "grand double" of winning both the points and timed formats at the IBSF World Billiards Championships 2005 & 2008.
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