Currently I am: Dubbing for an upcoming project and getting back to theatre.High point in life: The release of Paatal Lok S1. The response was surreal; it felt like a dream.Low point in life: I look at them objectively instead of emotionally. I fall back on training. That’s something completely within my control.On my playlist: Michael Jackson; Tupac Shakur; Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s collaborations with Eddie Vedder.One thing I would never buy: Cryptocurrency.Today I’m craving: Pizza.Last thing I ordered online: Dark chocolate.Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self: Don’t try so hard to fit in. Your individuality is your biggest strength.My favourite subject in school: Mechanical drawing.My secret skill is: Multitasking. I can read multiple books simultaneously without mixing them up, and I’m pretty good at juggling several projects at the same time.A superpower/magic tool I wish I had: Superhuman strength.My favourite Sunday memory: Going to the movies.My most star-struck moment: While studying architecture, I attended a summer program at Harvard and met the architect Peter Eisenman, whom I idolise. When he said “Hi,” I froze!My favourite bad habit: Late-night carbs and sweets.If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d… Stay exactly where I am.The best thing about fame: People connect with your work and celebrate what you do.The worst thing about fame: I’ve wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember, so even the challenges feel like a privilege.From HT Brunch, August 22, 2026Follow us on www.instagram.com/htbrunch