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Personal Agenda: Anuj Sachdeva
Anuj Sachdeva, born on October 5, 1982 is mostly known for his role in Sabki Laadli Bebo, Phir Subah Hogi, and most recently Chhanchhan. Before his acting career, he with his father was in business of manufacturing shoes and other handicrafts. He began his modeling and acting career after his father's insistence. Sachdeva is trainned in marital arts for nine years and has a brown belt in Taekwando. By Puja Raina Mahaldar
Birthday: October 5
Place of Birth: New Delhi
Hometown: New Delhi
Sun sign: Libra
College: Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC), New Delhi
First break: A commercial for Gillette in 2008 that was dubbed in 13 languages
High point of your life: Winning the titles of Most Photogenic Face and Best Talent in Grasim Mr India 2005
Low point of your life: The sudden demise of my brother-in-law
Currently doing: Just finished promoting my recently released Punjabi debut, Haani. Doing a TV serial called Chanchan, aired on Sony TV
A Punjabi dish to die for: Dal Makhani with Lachcha Parantha
Your favourite Punjabi slang: Avein hi
Your favourite travel hotspot in North India: Leh and Ladakh
A Punjabi song you can’t stop humming: Wey main chori chori tere naal la layyan akhan wey — it’s a Punjabi folk song
A destination you’d like to be lost in: Egypt
One lie you often get away with: I am sorry
A fashion trend that you wish would make a comeback: Bell bottoms
A fashion trend you can’t stand: Clothes that don’t fit people and safari suits
A person you can’t do without: My househelp Ram
A song to describe your life: Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Humse Kuch Na Boliye….from the 1957 film Nau Do Gyarah
The last line of your autobiography would read: ‘Each one of us has a devil within, what matters is who gets exposed first.’
A Hollywood/Bollywood celebrity you’d love to meet: Al Pacino and Naseeruddin Shah
Who inspires you?: My sensei, who shaped my life and made me what I am today. (He is a follower of Buddhism, according to which a ‘sensei’ refers to a teacher or guru)
What would you wear to a hot date?: A plain white shirt with denims
Which colour dominates your wardrobe?: Blue
Your favourite street food: Pani Puri (Golgappe)
A language you wish you were fluent in: French
Three people you would love to invite for dinner: Morgan Freeman, Bill Gates and Richard Branson
Yoga or the gym?: Gym
Your dream co-star: Deepika Padukone
What is the most ridiculous word you’ve heard someone use to describe you?: Self-centered
What do you prefer — TV or the silver screen?: Anything that offers quality
Your favourite TV show: Suits
Where do you see yourself in the future?: Working in an Anurag Kashyap film
A movie that always brings a smile to your face: Andaz Apna Apna
A film that you have watched over five times: Sadma and Andaz Apna Apna
The most overrated film: Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai
The first movie you saw on screen: Broken Arrow, to watch John Travolta
A movie that was a part of your childhood: Lamhe
