Akanksha means: Ichcha (wish)

About myself: I used to cry a lot as a kid. My parents claim the crying helped me clear my throat. I like travelling, reading books and learning new songs

Family: Parents—I am very close to both of them.

Inspiration: Dad, Lata Mangeshkar

Fear: Darkness and ghost movies

Put-off: I feel sad when people around me cry and are upset

One thing I would like to change in myself: I’m too emotional—I would like to be more practical

If I become the Indian Idol, I will: I will donate the money to the Shantidaan orphanage