Dearest to Krishna, receptor of the knowledge of Geeta
We apologize for the indecency, but how can we not mention,
Shaheer sports fittest biceps and bulging muscles
The most appealing physique,deep and sexy features
That obviously caught out attention
And became the motivation of our salvation
Bring more of the deserved success and stardom
To our ever charming and hot stud
A great and prosperous year ahead Shaheer
May you be the happiest person forever
And keep dazzling us with
your ever amazing acting
And handsome existence...
Birthday: 26th March.
Nickname: Sunny.
Sun Sign: Aries.
Hometown: Jammu.
Describe yourself: I am a wanderer. I love to roam around.
Strength: Honesty.
Weakness: Anger.
What can easily impress you: Nothing! Its very difficult to impress me.
Hobbies: I like singing, even if people around me don't like it but still I sing. I also love travelling.
A cloud 9 moment for you: I love to explore nature and discover something new which I have never seen before. So, if I find something which I have never seen before then I feel very glad and on cloud 9.
Do you believe in destiny: Yeah, I do.
Any TV show you follow: I don't follow any TV show but I like watch National Geographic and Travel and Living.
An unforgettable day of your life: My father was posted far away so I used to live with my dadi. I have spent some of the best times with my dadi and those days will always be precious and unforgettable days for me.
Describe your daily routine in short: I eat, work out, eat and then sleep (laughs). My sleeping time and wake up time depends upon my schedule of the day.
What's your favorite passtime during your free time on the sets: I love to write... it can be anything from poems, to writings about my life and my experiences.
Craziest fan encounter so far: There have been many such encounters. Fans keep on sending their love to me. They make beautiful Video Mixes on Navya which I love watching. I remember one encounter which happened on my birthday. One of my fans somehow got my number and she called me on my birthday and sang a song for me. She was singing 'who dekhne mein seedha saadha lagta hai' for me. Usually I disconnect the phone if I don't know the person but she was singing it so beautifully that I was amazed to see that. After finishing the song, she said, "That's all, bye" and she cut the call.
Best compliment ever received: I received it from my co-actor Palak, who was with me in Jhansi Ki Rani. Once she said to me, "My mom is expecting a baby and I want a brother like you."
Your inspiration: My father.
You're incomplete without: Water (laughs).
Message to your fans: Try to save our environment. Don't misuse the resources what God has given you. Be happy always.
Take us through your journey of how you got into acting.
Acting is not something that I had planned but something that just happened to me by default. I was doing my LLB in Pune when a friend of mine had called from Mumbai. He is a director here in the industry and asked me to give auditions. I got selected after the auditions and got into acting.
What were the other shows that you did before Navya happened?
Before Navya I did Kya Mast Hai Life in Disney Channel and Jhansi ki Rani.
Can you tell us about your character in Navya?
Anant is a guy who has his own set of principles and hence, he wants things to go his own way. He will get married to the girl his parents choose for him. He is a guy of today who respects his family a lot.
Which point of time in your life have you struggled the most?
I had to struggle a lot when I was doing Event Management and when I was a model in Pune for four years.
Tell us something about your nature?
I am a homely person who shares everything with my parents and love them a lot. I am a gadget freak and loves music and watching movies at home. Since I love dancing, I do go to the clubs at times. I am a straight forward guy and like people who are genuine and honest. I am a typical Arien, so it is tough for me to work under someone. I am a non smoker and a non alcoholic person.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
I see myself as a director and want to travel and discover new places as much as I can.
Are you a party animal or a home person?
A home person.
Your passion is?
I want to create music in future and even want to do editing. Also, photography is something I enjoy and love.
Favourite Films
Anadaz Apna Apna and Benhur
Favourite actors:
I like Al Pacino, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, and Salman Khan and among the actresses I used to like Angelina Jolie and I love Jessica Alba and in Bollywood its Kareena Kapoor.
How is it working with Swastik Pictures and Siddharth Tiwary?
So far the journey has been good and I hope it all goes fine ahead as well.
What are your interests other than acting?
Photography, Music and Direction.
Can you cook? Are you a foodie?
I love cooking and I am a big foodie. I need Pizza or Pasta at least once a week because I love Cheese.
How did the interest in photography happen?
I was working with a few photographers and someone told me that I click well so I should make their Portfolio and thus photography happened to me.
Are you seeing someone? Describe your dream girl
I am not seeing anyone and I am totally single. My dream girl would be someone who is honest and needs to be intelligent. Her height should be 5 7". She should not be lazy, because I am.
You are very popular among kids.
I love the response that I get and the kids are so genuine. It's so beautiful when they come up to me telling Vir bhaiya, we love u so much and they also hug me telling that I am very sweet. It's really good to know that people are appreciating my work.
Tell some interesting incident from the sets of Navya?
We have this character in the show called Appy. She is an amazing dancer and she teaches me belly dancing whenever we guys get a free time.
Did your family consent easily when you said you want to be an actor?
Yup; my mom was pretty cool with it and had no problems, but dad asked me to return to Jammu and work there. But he never forced me for anything. My parents have been very supportive throughout and always told me not to lie to them about what I do.
You were spotted at the world cup finals; are you a cricket lover and are you following the IPL?
Yes, I am a cricket lover and I had played for a club in Jammu where I had my own team formed and played for two years. But IPL is something I am not looking forward to, as basically I don't have the time for it right now because of my shoots.
Your philosophy of life.
I have come to this world for a reason and I need to do something for mankind. People always teach and never preach. I want to explore all the creations of God.
Ek Titli ?
It is an NGO who is trying to conserve nature and save the environment and I do believe that our surroundings need to be taken care of.
The last movie you cried? 3 Idiots
One advice given to you that you never followed? To control my temper
Five tracks on your playlist? I listen to a lot of songs
A scariest moment in your life? As a kid I was really scared of most of the things, but in the recent times I do not remember getting that scared.
What do you appreciate most about your life? That I believe in myself and work hard.
When do you want to get married? In the coming two to three years
What is the one thing that turns you on? Intelligence
Did you ever try to run away from home? Never
The costliest thing that you have purchased recently? My Canon SLR Camera
What is the stupidest rumour that you have heard about yourself? I don't think I have reached that heights of fame that a rumour could be built up on me. But I once heard that Salman Khan has gifted me a flat (I wished it was true)
When you get upset on the sets, what do you do? I listen to my favourite tracks.
A chilled beer or Lemonade on a hot day? It's a strict no to alcohols for me, so it would be lemonade.
Favourite magazine? Reading has never been a hobby for me, but I used to read Gladrags.
What if you were not an actor?
I would have been a photographer
Is your family into photography?
No, my family is not into photography but I like to experiment with new things
If given a chance would you mind switching your profession with photography?
I don't have to switch my profession as in the free time I do photography
How did acting happen to you?
I never make plans and acting just happened. I was working in Pune and when I came to Mumbai I got a call for the show Navya
Rainy season for me is:
I like rains so it's the best season for me.
Precautions I take during monsoon:
One faces a lot of hair fall during monsoons so I take care of my hair as I am growing them these days. Otherwise, I haven't faced any problems during monsoon.
My monsoon related memories:
I used to get wet in the rains during my childhood days and I still do that. One day while returning from school, I got wet purposely in the rain and all my books got wet (laughs). I can't resist myself from getting wet in the rain.
My likes and dislikes about monsoon:
I like to roam around and drive during monsoon. I don't like to roam around in the sun that much so I love to roam around when the sun isn't there. I love to get wet in the rain. Few days back, I was coming back from a movie and it was raining. I get out of my car and started walking in the rain and got wet (laughs). There's nothing that I dislike about monsoon except the traffic jams.
Favorite place to visit during monsoon:
I love to visit Bhandardara during monsoons; it's very beautiful. The whole of Maharashtra is very beautiful during monsoons. Now a days I travel a lot and whenever I go to the Gujarat Highway from Mumbai, it looks super beautiful.
Things I must carry during monsoon:
I never carry an umbrella during monsoon and neither do I carry a raincoat.
My favorite monsoon music:
Paigaam laaya saavan.
My monsoon special food:
I love to have Bhutta or steamed corn and pakoras and I even make them by myself.
A moment when you enjoyed with your co-stars:
I remember the time when I was shooting for a rain sequence for my show Navya. We have to dance in the rain, have ice-cream, then ride a bicycle and later on enjoyed having tea at a tea stall. I really enjoyed doing that sequence.
Monsoon tips for readers:
You get a lot of infections and allergies during monsoons so come back home and take a shower whenever you get wet in the rain and take care of yourself in the monsoon.
What does fitness mean to you? What's your idea of fitness?
Fitness means a lot to me. I think it is important to be fit because at the end of the day your health matters. Being healthy helps you to remain happy in life. My idea of fitness is how to live a healthy life.
What efforts do you take to stay in shape?
I do a lot of exercise, I do cardio and cross fit training.
Are you conscious about your food choices?
I am a complete foodie, if something tasty and spicy is served on my table I can't control myself. Instead of starving I believe in working out more so that I lose weight.
Three things you do every day to remain fit:
1. Jogging.
2. Playing a sport.
3. Free weight exercise.
Do you take protein supplements?
If the source is natural I avoid taking supplements.
Is there any sport you are skilled at?
I like playing Cricket and I am very fond of Swimming.
A celeb body you admire?
I feel it is better to admire your own body instead of others. I admire myself.
What is your fitness secret?
I believe in burning calories by working out, I don't starve to remain fit.
A fitness tip for your fans?
Nowadays children don't play outdoor games they are busy in indoor games. I would advice children to go out to play because this will make you strong enough. I feel residing in village made me stronger because in this urban lifestyle you don't get a chance to play outdoor games.
Are you a foodie?
Yes.
Which is your most preferred cuisine?
I crave for different cuisines. When I carve for eating cheesey, I like to have Italian and for junk food I like burgers with cold drink. I also love to eat Jalebi.
Your favorite mouth-watering dish?
White sauce chicken pasta.
Which restaurant do you prefer the most?
Barbeque Nation in Mumbai.
Do you like spending time in the kitchen?
Yes, I have been cooking since long now.
Your most memorable kitchen moment, be it happy or a disastrous one?
First time I cooked Gajar Halwa for like 100 people and it turned out to be decent in taste.
Which is your favorite quick cheap healthy meal?
Oats.
If you would have to take a celebrity for a dinner date then who would it be?
Megan Fox.
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