MUMBAI: Smart, cool, handsome and many more adjectives are less for none other than actor Shantanu Maheshwari. He is not only a good dancer but also a talented actor.  He has been a part of several reality shows such as Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9, Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and many more. The actor is still remembered as Swayam Shekhawat of Dil Dosti Dance 3 (D3).

Recently, the actor was seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film – Gangubai Kathiawadi as Afsaan Razaq and this film is the Bollywood debut of Shantanu.

Apart from this, his link-up and splits with Nityami Shirke had created a huge buzz in telly town.

Well, here in this article we bring to you an exclusive interaction with Shantanu where he revealed his few firsts. Read below.

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What was your reaction when you met Sanjay Leela Bhansali?

Well, the very first time when I met Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir and also Sudeep sir was there, I was quite stunned, happy and nervous at the same time. At the back of my mind, I was like I should not get any scolding from them but as the shoot began I was very much happy as it began after Covid-19.

 What was your first reaction when you saw Alia Bhatt?

Well, when I saw her for the very first time, she looked very natural and effortless. I felt like Gangubai was sitting in front of me and not Alia while I shot with her. Alia’s spontaneous attitude is what I like about her.

 When was the first time you saw yourself on a hoarding?

I have never seen myself on a hoarding practically. In fact I have always seen myself in the pictures of the hoardings which are sent by others to me.

 When did you feel like a celebrity?

I remember I was doing D3 and I, along with the entire cast, was at an event. The fans called my name Swayam Shekhawat and I was feeling like Wow!

When was the first time you became friends with your co-actor?

It was during D3 as we all did our workshops together and then we bonded really well.

When was the first time you heard a rumour about you. Did you laugh or got shocked?

Well, I am happy that rumours did not flood on social media.

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