Udaybir Sandhu's acting career took off because of his expertise in Hockey. As a talented, skilled, national level Hockey player (who is also blessed with cover-worthy good looks, mind you), Udaybir got a call for a role in Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold', when he was in Cape Town for a modelling assignment. As luck would have it, he bagged the role, nailed the part, and has successfully set sail for upcoming adventures in the big bad ocean called Bollywood. In a candid chat with us, he answered 11 personal questions about all things fashion, and his own style statement.

What Udaybir is wearing:

T-Shirt: FILA, Trousers: H&M, Footwear/Snapback: Adidas Originals

1. What is your personal style statement like?

Minimalism is my key.

What Udaybir is wearing:

T-Shirt: FILA, Trousers: H&M, Footwear/Snapback: Adidas Originals

2. Who is the one style icon you always look up to, and why?

NDP leader, Jagmeet Singh. I admire him as a well educated lawyer and a great leader, who also happens to be stylish and classy. 

What Udaybir is wearing:

T-Shirt: FILA, Trousers: H&M, Footwear/Snapback: Adidas Originals

3. What do you like wearing on dates?

A shirt and a well fitted pair of jeans. 

What Udaybir is wearing:

Bomber Jacket: Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Jeans: H&M, Footwear: Adidas Originals, Baseball Cap: ZARA, Eyewear: Burberry at Luxottica

4. What is that one piece of clothing in your wardrobe you just can't do without?

A comfortable pair of shorts.

What Udaybir is wearing:

Bomber Jacket: Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Jeans: H&M, Footwear: Adidas Originals, Baseball Cap: ZARA, Eyewear: Burberry at Luxottica

5. What is that one fashion trend that you just don't understand/relate to?

Loud logos!

What Udaybir is wearing:

Shirt, Blazer: Khanijo, Jeans, Hat: H&M, Footwear: Andres Sandra by Berleigh

6. Miminalism vs. Maximalism?

Minimalism.

What Udaybir is wearing:

Shirt, Blazer: Khanijo, Jeans, Hat: H&M, Footwear: Andres Sandra by Berleigh

7. Boots vs. Sneakers?

Boots.

What Udaybir is wearing:

Polo Shirt: FILA, Jeans: H&M, Footwear: Adidas Originals, Cap: Hackett London

8. T-shirts vs. Shirts?

Shirts.

What Udaybir is wearing:

Polo Shirt: FILA, Jeans: H&M, Footwear: Adidas Originals, Cap: Hackett London

9. Who is the one historical figure you'd like to dress up as?

Mohd Ali Jinnah.

What Udaybir is wearing:

Polo Shirt: FILA, Jeans: H&M, Footwear: Adidas Originals, Cap: Hackett London

10. What is the one body part you like to highlight while dressing up?

Hair. I never step out without having my hair game on point, it's habitual! 

What Udaybir is wearing:

Polo Shirt: FILA, Jeans: H&M, Footwear: Adidas Originals, Cap: Hackett London

11. Which is the best fashion advice you have received till date?

Get rid of those carrot fit jeans.

Photographer: Shannon Mikhail Lobo

Creative Director: Santu Misra

Style Editor: Siddharth Batra

Assistant Stylist: Devanshi Tuli

Hair and Make-up: Jean-Claude Biguine India

Bookings Editor: Drishti Malik