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" I enjoy clothes. My mother tells me how, even as a kid, I used to choose my own clothes. I have a feel for it, and I do the costume coordination for my photo shoots as well. Many a time, even my characters wear the clothes I choose. "

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" It might be easy to identify me as so-and-so's son, especially to begin with, but you only get that one first film, after which you have to prove yourself and keep improving. "

Dulquer Salmaan

Yourself

You

" People working in films are somewhat like gypsies: we move from set to set and spent weeks, sometimes even longer working while shooting a film. Right from the spot boys to the make-up guys and cast and crew, we become a kind of family. "

" I feel lucky that I always have a number of films to choose from. I would like to come out of my comfort zone while doing various roles, and I don't want to keep repeating my characters. "

" 'Parava,' in my head, was always a film about children. And I was like, 'If I can be part of the film and help promote it in some way or the other, I'd be very happy.' I also did 'Ann Maria' because it was a story about kids. "

" While I am fluent in Hindi, I was a little worried about my accent. So when I was approached for 'Karwaan,' I told them they need to first listen to me speak in Hindi, in case it sounds off. "

Dulquer Salmaan

First

Need

" Honestly, I don't think we see ourselves as stars. That's what the media tags us as. I personally don't think too much about it. "

Dulquer Salmaan

See

Too Much

" I studied business in the U.S. and later worked in Dubai. "

" I have the luxury of balancing and juggling films in different languages. "

" I don't know what draws me to my films. In hindsight, my choices turn out OK. "

" I've always been a fan of my father's films. I'm crazy about my father and his movies. If I promote his movies, it's because of this. "

" For any actor, being part of a Mani Ratnam film is a great experience. I grew up watching his films. "

" Whenever offers come my way, if I connect with it, then I am completely open to it. "

" I would be very uncomfortable doing a safe part. It would make me think something is wrong. "

" In films, you will be judged by your last hit or, let's say, your last film. "

" I enjoy working in movies that appeal to and will be seen by many people. "

" For me, style is all about confidence. What you wear, both in terms of clothing and jewellery, should add to your confidence. "

" I was shying away from acting for the longest time - because of having such big shoes to fill. "

" Being a part of memorable movies has always been the goal. "

" I've done all my schooling at Chennai - it's always home for me. All my growing up years have been spent here, and I have really fond memories associated with the city. "

" When I was growing up, I wasn't particularly great at anything. I was in my own world, and my teachers felt I'd never reach my potential. Even in sports, I'd only play team games because I felt I was not good enough to outshine anyone. "

" The debut film came much easier to me than it would have if I was an outsider. "

Dulquer Salmaan

Outsider

Much

" I didn't want to use my father's name. I don't think I will ever want to use his influence... Never have I gone around asking people, 'Do you know who I am...' Even if it's to cut a line at the airport. "

" If we're discussing women's empowerment and equal rights, then yes, I support it. "

" If someone asked me if I would be interested in doing a Hindi film, I would not say no. There were offers in the past, but something about 'Karwaan' just called out to me. The storyline of three unique characters in a van with a coffin seemed fresh, and I got a good vibe from the team. "

" I am very instinctive. When I read a script, I think, 'Is this something I would want to watch?' "

Dulquer Salmaan

I Am

Watch

" I chose my own path because that was the only way. "

" I can't come to terms with stardom or see myself as a star. "

" I might play characters that are loud in the movies, but in real life, I'm not loud in terms of personality. "

" My primary focus will be Malayalam films. I will choose from what comes my way and take a call irrespective of the language. "

" You can't learn acting through any classes. "