Get to know... Gurmeet Choudhary

Actor-martial artist Gurmeet Choudhary is shooting his next film, baking keto cakes, and wishing he could time-travel to the 1500s to meet Maharana Pratap

Get to know... Gurmeet Choudhary

• Currently I am

  Shooting for a film while juggling some brand collaborations.

• High point in life

  Becoming a father. Nothing comes close to the joy of holding my daughters for the first time.

• Low point in life

  When my parents weren’t keeping well I was away on work. It was not easy, but I came out tougher.

• On my playlist

  Kesariya, from the movie Brahmāstra; Tera Ban Jaunga, from Kabir Singh; Believer, by Imagine Dragons.

• One thing I would never buy

  Anything that was just to show off. Purchases must be meaningful.

• Today I’m craving

  Home-cooked rajma chawal.

• Last thing I ordered online

  New lifting straps for my workouts.

• App I check before bed

  Instagram, to connect with my fans.

• Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

  Stay consistent, believe in your dreams, and don’t rush the process.

• My favourite subject in school

  History. I’m fascinated by stories of warriors and leaders.

• I’d swipe right on

  Kindness.

• My secret skill

  I make excellent sugar-free, stevia-based, keto cakes.

• A superpower/magic tool I wish I had

  To heal people instantly, both physically and emotionally.

• My favourite Sunday memory

  Lazy afternoons with Debina and our daughters, with Pablo (our dog) running around.

• My plans for next Sunday

  A family brunch, and a workout session in the evening.

• My most star-struck moment

  Meeting Amitabh Bachchan sir for the first time. Standing in front of him was surreal.

• My favourite bad habit

  Chocolate.

• If I could travel back, I’d…

  Go back to the 1500s to meet Maharana Pratap, one of my greatest inspirations.

• The best thing about fame

  Being able to inspire people.

• The worst thing about fame

  Not always getting personal space, but it’s a small price to pay for the love I receive.