Get to know...Shantanu Maheshwari
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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.