Get to know... Shivin Narang

The actor reflects on highs and lows of fame, debuting in 2012, losing loved ones to Covid, his craving for momo, and his secret desire to time travel

Get to know...Shivin Narang

Currently, I am

Working on myself. Resolutions give you a new motive, a new energy, a new inspiration, to work on what you do not like about yourself or your environment.

High point in life

Debuting as an actor in 2012 with the TV show Surveen Guggul Topper of the Year, and entering Bollywood in 2022 in Goodbye.

Low point in life

Losing a family member and a friend to Covid-19.

On my playlist

Pehle Bhi Main, by Vishal Mishra; Raj Shekhar from the movie Animal; the Far From Weak podcast; Ben Frost’s compositions.

One thing I’d never buy

I’ll buy everything at some point.

Today I am craving

Momos.

Last thing I ordered online

Plum cake.

Advice I would give my 18-year-old self

Dare to dream. Keep going ahead.

My favourite subject in school

Geography.

I would swipe right on

Originality.

My secret skill is

Singing. I love to sing Atif Aslam songs.

A superpower/magic tool I wish I had

Time travel.

My favourite Sunday memory

Playing cricket with my friends on huge grounds in Delhi. I love bowling and was very good at it.

My plans for next Sunday

It’s Cheat Day, so pakoras,vada pao and chole bhature.

My most star-struck moment

Meeting Shah Rukh Khan for the first time on the Happy New Year movie. He has always been my inspiration.

My favourite bad habit

I’m a perfectionist. I take my own time and get lost in that process.

If I could travel back or forward in time, I would…

Go back to the ’90s, to live life without smartphones.

The best thing about fame

The love and adulation you receive from fans that we take for granted.

The worst thing about fame

There is a certain kind of responsibility with fame. Young people are easily influenced. So, a celebrity must take a minute, and then comment carefully.