Trivia

Belongs to a Punjabi family. His father, Sunil, was a former captain in the Merchant Navy & mother Rimma Malhotra is a homemaker.

He is an animal lover and has been associated with Animal welfare associations like PETA India & Wildlife SOS.

Is a certified Scuba Diver.

For "Brothers" (2015), he had gained 7-8 kilos in just two months to play the role of a boxer in the film and then had to lose it rapidly for his then next flick.

Is the first man to feature twice on the cover of Men's Health India.

Began his career as a model and started modeling for fun and easy pocket money at just the age of eighteen, but decided to quit after four years.

Has a special interest in sports like Rugby & Basketball. He also played for the Delhi Hurricanes Rugby team.

Started his Bollywood career as an Assistant Director for the film My Name Is Khan (2010).

Was listed twelfth in The Times of India's 50 Most Desirable Men in 2012.

Lifted the trophy for Most Stylist at GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2017.

Has been the Brand Ambassador for New Zealand tourism in India for two consecutive years (2015-16, 2016-17).

Attended the Marrakech Film Festival, where his film Student Of The Year was also screened.

Was awarded with the Hello! Hall of Fame Award for the Rising Star of the year in 2016.

Gave his first International performance at IIFA in The United States of America in the year 2014.

Has completed his education from Don Bosco school & Naval Public School in Delhi. He also holds a B.com degree from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi.