FTII actor Sushant Kandaya loves his craft and picks up challenging projects that will enhance his skills as a performer. Last seen on TV in Ziddi Dil Maane Na, Sushant was with us, answering our Rapid Fire questions.

Check his level of spontaneity right here.

The superpower you want to have:

I want a superpower that can change the mindset of destructive people, especially rapists. I want to change their mindset before they start to act.

The kind of inspiration you crave for:

I get inspired by anyone who knows some craft that I want to learn. When I see small kids doing backflips in my gymnastics class, I get inspired by them. I have watched this documentary, Free Solo on Hotstar, which means climbing mountains without gears. Alex Honnold, who climbed the mountain El Capitan, inspires me. I also saw a reality show hosted by Milind Soman, wherein there were commoners. I saw a person quit smoking and I was very much inspired to quit smoking myself. It has been three years since I quit smoking. For the last six months, Lord Shiva has inspired me a lot. I have been reading a lot about him.

Tell us a joke:

I am very bad with it. But yes, my father is a master in this. I am more spontaneous with jokes

If you are looking for a quote that will inspire you for a new day, what will it be:

I believe in hard work. I have no second option. My quote will be – Don’t wait for charity. Work hard and earn what you want in life.

Your favorite sanitizer brand:

Nothing as such. My nose is very sensitive. I use it less, I wash my hands often.

Something you are really attracted to during lockdown:

Spiritualism attracted me. I started doing meditation. Today I realize that we need to learn the right way of living life. I see meditation as a daily ritual now.

What kind of books do you like to read:

Frankly, when I was doing theatre, I used to read a lot. But now, I read less. I like romantic and inspirational books. Short stories too I like. These days, I hear to audiobooks.

If you turn a painter for a day what will you draw that signifies your life:

I am standing on my balcony, I am watching in front of me the entire sea. I love Mumbai. At the same time, being a Shiva lover, I draw a snow-covered mountain too. I know it seems weird, but I want this theme in my drawing.

The kind of hairdo you love the most:

I love long hair with ponytail. But being in an acting profession, I cannot do it. But during the lockdown, I did have long hair.