I am a good father in real life, that's why I'm able to play a good father on screen so convincingly.
A job in the television industry does not come with a guarantee. Your show might be axed, your character may get killed or you might be replaced.
Whenever I get time from my TV shoots, say 10-15 days at a stretch, that's when I complete shooting for films.
There is a constant projection of stereotypes and 'saas-bahu' sagas that keep getting popular as opposed to some experimental storylines.
My family was bothered because I was a graduate but didn't pursue a job. I used to spend the entire day doing theatre, and at that time, there was no money in theatre.
Bigg Boss' for me was a different experience altogether and if I get a chance to push my boundaries again, I would love to be a part of it.
You have to steal time to be with family. You will always be busy, so just prioritise. I plan outings with my wife Gauri, whether it's a quiet dinner or a brief vacation.
I was always interested in designing - in fact, I styled my own look for my role in 'Kasauti Zindagi Kay' with the hood, bling and loose pants, which was novel back in 2006.
It was love at first sight and luckily, neither of us had to propose as we both knew we wanted to stay together... Gauri is my whole world. She is my anchor.
Bigg Boss' for me was a different experience altogether and if I get a chance to push my boundaries again, I would love to be a part of it.
Actors can lose their jobs easily, so we need a back-up plan, an alternate business to fall back on.