Actor

Everything that is somehow related to direction and filmmaking fascinates me, like cinematography.

I think, for every actor, the most challenging part of playing a character, specially a real-life character, is to convince yourself that you are the character.

I never think about what people will think when they watch me on screen.

Theatre is a must for actors. They should try it at least once. It makes you disciplined, teaches you to respect your work, and boosts your confidence as an actor.

Whatever dream you have, be sure that it is going to be happen, and then forget about it. Then you have to come back to the present and be there 100 percent.

I left everything I had to become an actor. So, I better be excited, or otherwise, there is no point in doing all this. Else I would end up being disappointed with whatever I achieve.

Money was a big differentiator when I was growing up, but I made sure it doesn't stay that way.

You can't make two films at the same time.

When I am not acting or performing, I want to keep quiet and not to have a conversation.

I read the script. If I like it, I would do anything I am asked to.

I despise women wearing too much makeup. It hides their actual beauty.

My exercise regime is a mix of gymming, marital arts, sports, etc.

I remember when the results of the All India Engineering exams came out. I ranked 7th. I even got a scholarship. But it was during the sixth semester of my engineering course that I decided to call it quits and pursue acting seriously.

As an actor, you think you know your craft, you know the conflicts in your character, but often you don't.

I really wanted to buy a Range Rover. It was a big dream, and the day I bought it, I was very happy, but by evening, I was immune to it. That's when I realized that excitement, if it's happiness, is not in reaching the goal but in the process. Thus process trumps over realization.

My morning starts with some form of exercise, and I give two hours - from 5:30 to 7:30 A.M. - to my personal fitness.

The more I learn about things, I realise how wrong I was before.

I am ecstatic that 'KPC' was a commercial hit and was critically acclaimed. The 60 days we shot for it were the best days of my life. I still get goosebumps when I think of them.

I will continue doing things irrespective of the medium as long as I'm excited about it.

The best thing is to accept the circumstances, not take them personally, deal with them, stop complaining, and give everything your best.