Saru Maini's popularity is soaring nowadays with her latest album, Sutta Mix's super song, Sutta na mila…

Prior to Sutta Mixx, Saru was in the limelight for the song, jhoom-jhoom kar gaane laga…from her album Ishq hua song which starred actor Rajeev Khandelwal

The singer looks up to icons in the music world such as Asha Bhosle and Sonu Nigam. But she is keen to develop her own unique style.

Radioandmusic.com's Money Sharma get close and personal with Saru Maini to know what makes her tick…

What was your idea behind introducing the 'Sutta' album?

The idea behind the 'Sutta' was to spread social awareness against smoking, without sounding preachy. I wanted it to reach the masses.

Your experience with 'Sutta'…

It was very different from my earlier album Ishq Hua. While the former was a romantic album, Sutta Mix has a social message attached to it.

Any competition with Zeest…(B. C. Sutta band)

I haven't heard their song so can't comment. ;)

Any response from Pakistani listeners and lovers of B. C. Sutta?

Mails have come from all over the world but mostly complimenting my work.

Have you ever tried Sutta (Cigarette) in your personal life?

No, I have never taken to smoking! I even avoid going to parties where most people are smoking.

Your idol in industry…

Asha Bhonsle and Sonu Nigam

Your first crush…

I had a crush on a classmate of mine when I was in the 10th standard.

Your first date…

It was when I was in my first year. I went for a cup of coffee with him and the moment he proposed, I left the place without even having the coffee…(laughs)

On a lonely island, you would like a date with…

That will depend on when I get that chance! My choice in men keeps changing!

Your favorite cuisine…

Punjabi Kadi Chawal

Hottest guy in Bollywood…

Shah Rukh Khan

Most memorable moment…

My first big show when I performed at Sharukh-Juhi Nite in Banglore.

Most embarrassing moment…

That happened when the heel of one of my sandals broke while I was coming off the stage after a performance.

Your idea about the perfect date…

Has to be something completely different from the usual… I love being treated like a queen so the person will have to think of innovative ways…

Five things without which you cant live…

Man in my life, music, mobile phone, money, my space

Turns off…

Hypocrites, cheats, liars and cowards.

Turns on…

Well groomed, well behaved, stylish and romantic men

Your dream wish….

To have all my wishes fulfilled…

Music to you is…

Everything

First thing one will notice about you…

My well coordinated and stylish dressing sense…

Ideal match for you…

Intelligent, successful and a romantic person who loves music.

Your message for B.C. Sutta lovers…

Forget about it and only listen Saru's Sutta version.

Your message for all the smokers…

Don't smoke Sutta…

Your message for our readers…

Thanks for making my 'Ishq hua' and 'Sutta mix' a big success. Keep giving me the same love & support…