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Get to know...Shantanu Maheshwari
Actor Shantanu Maheshwari (@Shantanu.Maheshwari) is craving sandesh, tie-dyeing shirts, and wishing he could talk to animals
Currently, I am
Shooting for the Amazon miniTV show Campus Beats. I’ve just completed the show Ishq in the Air and my first Bengali movie, Chalchitro .
High point in life
Winning a gold medal for India at the World of Dance Championship, winning Khatron Ke Khiladi S8, and my Bollywood debut with Gangubai Kathiawadi.
Low point in life
Dance injuries take a toll on my physical and mental health. But I always bounce back!
On my playlist
Tuu, from Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha; Suniyan Suniyan, by Juss and Mixsingh; Tu Hai Kahan, by AUR.
One thing I would never buy
A small bag. I can’t travel light.
Today I’m craving
Sandesh.
Last thing I ordered online
Ankle weights and knee pads.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Believe in yourself and keep up the hard work.
My favourite subject in school
Maths, especially trigonometry.
My secret skill
I love DIY. I do all the work to make colourful tie-dye shirts and T-shirts.
A superpower I wish I had
To talk to animals.
My favourite Sunday memory
Cricket in the morning; evening with the family.
My favourite bad habit
Being blunt. I like it, but I don’t think people around me do.
Best thing about fame
It can open doors to opportunities and experiences, career advancements, collaborations and creative ventures. Also, the amount of love one receives from the fans.
Worst thing about fame
Loss of privacy. your personal life is under constant scrutiny.
