When actress Shalini got married to Super Star Ajith Kumar, it was the best thing that could happen to two of the most-loved stars in the Tamil film industry. For Shalini, who has been acting ever since she was a kid and never had 'marriage' on her laundry list of priorities, this was a decision that she surprised herself with. She’s back after her Europe-America honeymoon, she’s glowing, there’s a new light in her eyes and she’s never looked happier. We caught up with her and grilled her on how it’s been so far and what her future plans are

So you’re back from your honeymoon! Tell us all about it.

Oh, we had the best time ever. We went to seven countries in Europe and each one was more beautiful than the other. The only hitch was that it was an organized tour and the timings and schedule were painful. I had to carry my own luggage most of the time (I’ve never done that all my life!). But Ajith has promised me another honeymoon – a more relaxed one this time.

How do you find married life?

It’s a new world. I’m learning a lot of new things – like how to manage a house and how to cook. I am also trying to manage Ajith’s office, A K International. And I am doing my BBA through correspondence.

What was the most romantic thing Ajith’s done for you?

It’s too personal to tell you!

And you for him?

Maybe you should ask him!

Tell us something about Ajith that very few people know!

He’s a brilliant cook. But it sometimes irritates me – if he has spare time, he escapes to the kitchen and starts cooking! Its all for me though, so I’m not complaining.

So how do you and Ajith address each other?

Oh, we use lots of names really. But I usually call him ‘Baby’ and he calls me ‘Sweetie’.

How your fans reacted to your decision to quite films?

In the most obvious way. They want me to get back to films.

I love singing. I have learnt carnatic music, and might resume learning it. I even sang a song in the film ‘Amarkalam’. I’m not an awfully good singer, though!

In the most obvious way. They want me to get back to films.

I honestly don’t know. I’m not keeping myself closed to anything now.

What is your all-time favourite film?

(Frowns and thinks hard) There are so many, but since you’ve asked, the first thing that comes to my mind if ‘Face off’. And Nicholas Cage is my favourite actor.

What kind of food do you like?

Any kind! My favourites however are sweets. I’m not much of a chocolate freak but any other sweet is ok with me.

I’m not quite sure yet. There are so many things I could do. But I’m taking things slowly now. One thing at a time – so, right now its studies and managing the home