Get to know... Varun Sood

Currently, I am

Looking forward to a few of my projects.

High point in life

Knowing that I do something I love for a living, and have immense support from my loved ones.

Low point in life

The day my dog, Dollar, passed away.

On my playlist

Glow, by Shamoon Ismail; Muskura, by J Trix X Subspace; Slow Down, by Danish Sood.

One thing I would never buy

I love shopping online. So, there is nothing I won’t buy.

Today I’m craving

Banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery.

Last thing I ordered online

Fresh fruit.

App I check before going to bed

Chess. I play online.

Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

Read more and research what you wish to do for a living.

My favourite subject in school

English.

I’d swipe right on

Gadgets.

My secret skill is

I play guitar reasonably well.

A superpower I wish I had

The ability to teleport so I could avoid traffic.

My favourite Sunday memory

Watching cartoons on TV with my siblings.

My plans for next Sunday

An ice bath to relax.

My most star-struck moment

Watching Shah Rukh Khan dancing to Chaiyya Chaiyya at a party.

My favourite bad habit

I buy too many sneakers.

If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…

Tell my younger self to work harder and tell him that everything will be okay.

The best thing about fame

The appreciation you get for your work. You also get an instant review of your craft and how you are doing, be it good or bad.

The worst thing about fame

Absolutely nothing.