Her sneakers pounded the well-appointed pavement as she jogged her way into the spotlight in Subhash Ghai’s crossover flick, Joggers’ Park. Her finely chiselled Parsi features defy typecasting in Hindi formula films. But, for the happy-go-lucky Perizaad Zorabian, it’s been a case of Bollywood Calling and cashing in on the new wave that is sweeping the Mumbai Matinee. The model-turned-actress, who’s busy with Morning Raga, Devaki, Kaynaat and Arranged Marriage, is not complaining. Single and fancy free, she’s all set to make her mark on the marquee. And romance? “Though chocolates are a lover’s ideal gift, I prefer flowers,” she grins. “Give me a bouquet any time.” Preferably roses. Deep red ones.

[Ruffled corset with beadwork, by Ranna Gill; cream cotton lehenga, by Maya, for Ogaan.Both at 7 Best Marg, Mumbai]