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Get to know... Anubhav Shukla
Anubhav Shukla, aka Rapper Panther (@BuildingPanther), is listening to Kendrick Lamar, craving tiramisu, and totally starstruck by his girlfriend
High point in life
Being in the studio. When the world goes quiet, the music speaks. It’s a magical time.
Low point in life
Also, the studio, when nothing comes together, and you sit with your doubts.
On my playlist
Wow Freestyle, by Jay Rock Feat. Kendrick Lamar; Total, by Nishael and Rawme Hooda; Mohabbat, by Arooj Aftab.
One thing I would never buy
Sugar. I stay away from it.
Today I’m craving
Tiramisu.
Last thing I ordered online
Eggs.
App I check before bed
WhatsApp. One last look before switching off.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Keep grinding. Work hard. It will take you further than comfort ever can.
My favourite subject in school
Hindi and History.
I’d swipe right on
Kindness and honesty.
My secret skill
I can run 10 km. That endurance was built, not gifted.
A superpower I wish I had
To change the world’s political system and make it fairer for everyone.
My favourite Sunday memory
Harvesting potatoes and garlic from our village garden as a child. Slow mornings, muddy hands, no rush.
My most starstruck moment
The first time I saw my girlfriend. Nothing before or after has felt the same.
My favourite bad habit
I love good food a little too much, and I’m okay with that.
If I could travel back or forward in time...
I wouldn’t. It’s present that matters, and I like it.
The best thing about fame
Praise shows you what’s real. You realise your true self.
The worst thing about fame
It hurts to watch the behaviour of famous people. The spotlight is fleeting. One must avoid becoming arrogant.
