Her impersonation of Simi Garewal interviewing Mamta Kulkarni had the judges in splits and won her MTV’s VJ Hunt in 1997.

It is a claim that will, undoubtedly, raise eyebrows - or, even more likely, make eyes roll with faint boredom.

Inang-inang', a traditional treat made from glutinous rice, is seeing a resurgence thanks to tourism efforts in the state.