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Get to know... Shashank Arora
Actor and musician Shashank Arora talks about the success of his latest release, the food he’s craving and his most star-struck moments
Currently I am:
Soaking chana to make chole chawal and enjoying the success of The Song of Scorpions, which was released in April.
High point in life:
Having a loving family. Doing what I love and getting recognised for it.
Low point in life:
Mum having cancer when I was 14. Losing a friend during college.
On my playlist:
The Battle of Evermore from the album Led Zeppelin IV.
On my speed dial:
Ma, sister, father, dadi, girlfriend and best friend. Also my housekeepers Sandhya and Ram, and my vegetable delivery guy.
Today I’m craving:
Mangoes and litchi.
Next big splurge:
A holiday in Monaco.
Last thing I ordered online:
Kadhi chawal from Zomato.
App I check before going to bed:
New Scientist.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self:
Don’t take anybody or yourself too seriously.
A secret skill I have:
I can stand on one leg for 20 to 30 minutes and speak on the phone.
A superpower I wish I had:
To be powerful enough to turn everyone compassionate.
My favourite Sunday memory while growing up:
Eating aloo puri with my parents.
Most star-struck moment so far:
Meeting Abbas Kiarostami, Werner Herzog, Robert De Niro, Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah.
Favourite bad habit:
Smoking.
A trait I despise in people:
Classism and lack of empathy.
I won’t leave the house without…:
House keys.
Best thing about fame:
Receiving love from strangers.
Worst thing about fame:
It is overrated and useless.
