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Get to know... Ranveer Brar
Actor and chef Ranveer Brar (@Ranveer.Brar) is an NBA fan. He loves long drives with his son, Ishaan, and occasionally bingeing on sweets
Currently, I am
Resting and recovering from an injury.
High point in life
The birth of my son, Ishaan.
Low point in life
The loss of my grandmother when I was seven. She made a huge impact on me and I wish we had more time together.
On my playlist
The Joe Rogan Experience; NoSugarCoat with Pooja Dhingra; The Real Food Podcast, hosted by Vikram Doctor.
One thing I would never buy
Super expensive cars.
Today I’m craving
Gulab jamun. Big ones, stuffed with dry fruits.
Last thing I ordered online
A Summilux 50 camera lens.
App I check before bed
ESPN. I follow the NBA religiously.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Lose whatever caution you have and go full tilt.
My favourite subject in school
Geography. It was fascinating to learn about the planets, and our land.
I’d swipe right on
Good music.
My secret skill
I can sculpt with clay and wood.
A superpower I wish I had
To be able to extract more time from the day.
My favourite Sunday memory
Eating rajma chawal and watching Satyajit Ray films on TV at 1p m.
My plans for next Sunday
Once I’m better, I hope to take Ishaan out for a long drive.
My most star-struck moment
Meeting Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. For the first five minutes I was numb with excitement.
My favourite bad habit
Sweets.
If I could travel back or forward in time
I’d spend more time with my grandmother.
The best thing about fame
The love, warmth and kindness from the world.
The worst thing about fame
Sometimes you want a little privacy and can’t get it.
