I really don't believe in planning my life. I am just going with the flow and following my heart.
— Shaheer Sheikh
I would like to spend more time with my parents. I wish they could shift to Mumbai or I could go and spend time with them.
I have learnt one thing in life: that if you love someone, you have to accept that person with his/her flaws.
My work keeps me so busy that I don't have much time even to interact with my family.
I feel Arjun is one of the central characters of 'Mahabharata' and people have lots of expectations from me when I started working on the show.
Supriyaji is my all-time favourite actor. 'Tu Tu Main Main' was the first show I watched as a kid, and I have loved her work since then.
TV does not have anything meaty to offer the male actors. It is a female-dominated industry.
I am drawn towards this new format of web series.
Feeling and reacting has more impact than just trying to emote what your character's saying.
I used to be a model, but acting was never on my mind.
The movie 'Devdas' is extremely close to my heart. It is one of my favourite movies. and the name Dev, too, is something I like a lot.
I have been offered films as well, but it's better to do good television shows rather than a small role in a film.
I am not really keen on doing reality shows. But you never know.
When I am not shooting, all my waking hours are dedicated to horse riding and gymming.
I was studying in Pune when I was asked to audition for 'Navya' through a social networking site. Once I landed the show, there's been no looking back.
Mythological shows take a lot from you.
I'm very passionate about making good films. I want to make good films for the whole world because I think it is one of the biggest inspirations for society.
Photography is my passion. Whenever I get time, I click.
I buy whatever I need and want for myself.
I have no notion of a perfect woman, as I feel if I fall in love, it can be with a wrong person also.
My fans write to me every day, and I feel connected to them. They know me, and I know most of them by their name.
If I like what I am doing, the TRP games doesn't bother me.
I'm from Jammu, and every time I go to there, I make it a point to stop by Delhi and meet up with my friends and, of course, eat the chaat here.
Arjun is very close to my heart, and even the audiences associate me with the character.
I think I should go out and socialize more, meet more people. But I don't do that a lot.
Earlier, I used to try to act, but now I just react naturally. I feel the scene and then do it. Emotions, feelings just flow in naturally.
Arjun was a perfectionist. He was the perfect son, the perfect husband, the perfect father and, above else, a great warrior.
I can do a dance, adventure, or sports-based reality shows. But I cannot live in a locked house because I'm very moody.
I have learnt one thing in life: if you love being with someone, you have to accept that person with all the flaws.
I would love to do films, but the script has to excite me.
My fans' love and support keep me going. I've a cupboard which comprises letters, cards, and gifts sent by my fans. They encourage me whenever I feel low.
I'm fun with people I know. But at the same time, people also say that I am a little cold, rude, and moody. 'Moody' is the word they generally use for me.
I don't think I have the power to do more mythological shows, but I would love to if it's like a finite series. But doing that as a daily soap is not easy.
I learned acting while doing my shows. I never joined any course or anything. I just jumped into acting. I learn from experience.
I was happy being a lawyer, and the thought of becoming a model or even actor never came to my mind, even though I knew I looked good.
I have no idea if I will go for an arranged marriage or love marriage.
To get married, I need to first fall in love.
When I get time after pack up, I try hitting the gym or go for a jog.
I do what I feel like doing.
Delhi is like my second home.
I worked very hard playing Arjun, and I was consumed by the character.
When I came to Mumbai, I had no experience in acting 'til I actually did it.
I plan to venture into direction as well.
Shooting in Jaipur was one of the best experiences of my life. The city is culturally quite rich, and each part of it has a history.
If you do a bad role in a film, you may not get television offers in future.
I am a human being: sometimes I am happy, but sometimes I am not feeling that great or not in a mood.
I am more than happy that I did 'Kuch Rang.' Really proud to be a part of this show.
When I told my dad about my decision to take up acting, he supported me in every possible way. He's very proud of me. Mom's happy because, as an avid TV viewer, she loves seeing me up there.
When I was shooting for 'Mahabharat,' in those one or one and a half years, I didn't live my life. I was living as Arjun. Not even one single day I was Shaheer. But that paid off very well, as everyone loved my role.
That's my whole motivation in life - to educate people to become better a citizen, better person, better son, and better father.
