Actor

Migrant workers have helped build our roads, homes and offices. We cannot stand and watch them be homeless.

I think it's exciting to have a role with multiple layers.

Come to think of it, some of the most special films in my career were 'City Of Life' and 'Happy New Year.' For both these films, I stayed over a month in Dubai and just when I was thinking that I need one more film like that, that's when 'Kung Fu Yoga' happened.

I will be playing the role of Pullela Gopichand in the PV Sindhu biopic. It's an honor to be able to portray him on screen.

It's not like if I am an actor, my kids also will have to become one.

I feel motivated everyday by seeing people and listening to them when it comes to fitness.

When I was doing engineering, one day I thought that I want to be an actor, and apart from acting, I want to produce also.

My parents are no more but I am sure they are up there smiling and supporting me.

When you are an outsider, no one is ready to meet you or listen to you. People have even said that there are thousands of Sonu Soods out there, and they don't have time to cater to each one of them.

To look in great shape, it becomes imperative for me to do exercise methodically. So gymming is part of my routine.

During my college days, me and a bunch of close friends had formed a small band. We would perform during the college fest and other cultural functions and it used to be so much fun.

It wasn't easy at all for a qualified engineer to take the decision of giving it up, leave Punjab and try to make a name in films. But I really wanted to be an actor, hence I took the decision.

I used to live in a hostel with Bihari roommates. They used to be very excited about getting their pictures clicked, and since there weren't any mobile phones back then, they used to have a photographer accompany them everywhere. Thus, my character's personality and the photographer were incorporated into 'Dabangg.'

There is always a producer within an actor. You just wait for the right time to start functioning as one.

It's important to take care of your skin and get regular facials and treatments, especially if you are traveling a lot.

My biggest regret is that there are only 24 hours in a day. I wish there was at least a few more hours. Each hour of me being awake means I can help a few more migrants who are stranded and are desperate to reach home.

I was offered a role in 'Dabangg 2,' but after reading the script, I didn't feel there was much space for my character in the film.

I feel it is my duty to help the migrants, the heartbeats of our country. We have seen migrants walking on the highways with their families and kids. We just can't sit in the AC and tweet and show our concern till we don't go on the roads, till we don't become one of them.

I wish if I could have achieved more success in my life earlier when my mom could see that happen, she could have seen those movies, could see the success rate that happened after I lost her.

Interestingly, my role in the Tamil and Telegu version of 'Dabaang' is that of a boxer.