The day I had to play the flute to dad's iconic tune from Hero for my song, 'Whistle baja' in Heropanti!
Books on your bedside
All health- and fitness-related books
Also Read
Definitely workout
Designs that have caught your eye recently
I'm not really into designer stuff. I live in tracks and tees and sneakers
Your IT tools
Macbook Air and iPhone
Favourite spirit
I don't drink
Favourite champagne
Nariyal pani!
Your sleeping ritual
Early to bed, early to rise! And before I get to bed, I always check what my fans have written to me
Favourite TV show
No time for TV now. But it used to be Dragonball Z and Power Rangers
Best gift received
A painting of Michael Jackson that a classmate did for me, and some loafers that my brother gave me
Best gift given
I don't really give gifts, but I did give my sister, Krishna, a Mini Cooper when Heropanti did so well. And she loved it
Favourite cuisine
Japanese
What food items do you like to shop for?
Mom does all that
Newspaper, TV channels and websites you prefer
I only read the entertainment and sports sections! And on websites, I like to look at anything that I feel will help me improve my work. So it could be fitness-related, stunts-related, dance -related.
Where do you like to sit when being driven? Upfront with driver or back seat like sahib?
Upfront with my driver who has been driving me since school
On a plane do you prefer to network, sleep or catch up on films and reading?
Sleep for sure!
Fancy coffee or masala tea
Black coffee and espresso double shots
What do you cook on your day off?
I don't cook, but I have epic 'cheat meals' on my days off - waffles, pancakes, ice creams, burgers, nutella, cookies, you name it!
Are you a beach or a mountain person?
Both actually - I love outdoor sports, so anywhere is good for me, as long as I have my family and friends around
Your favourite city
Mumbai for sure
What's your fragrance?
Chanel Allure Sport
The shoemaker you trust your sole with
Adidas, Nike
Your shaving mantra
Huh?
What's your weekday breakfast like? And weekend?
Steamed or grilled basa, veggies, a handful of almonds and green tea
Your current set of wheels
A Chevrolet Cruze
God for you is…
Kind and good and I see him in my parents
Favourite restaurant
The buffet at the Grand Hyatt where I can eat all I want
Your workout regime
Cardio daily, gymnastics and dance on alternate days and weightlifting as often as I can make it
Your favourite motto
A line from a poem by Rudyard Kipling that my mom reads to me: "Yours is the earth and everything that's in it". I've changed it to "mine is the earth…". I also read Bruce Lee's quotes, which I find super motivating
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