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" I used to make short films even as a kid. I used to have a camera and play around with it. So, I was always interested in the process and telling stories. I've always wanted to direct. "

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City

Memories

Growing Up

" Somehow, I'm in denial about being desirable. But every time my wife tells me to shave or cut my hair or clean up my look, I playfully boast to her that I'm the most desirable man! "

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

" Duplication never works for anybody. "

" People from my father's generation didn't have the luxury to be unhappy in their job. "

" I don't think anything should limit me. I don't think any industry should be disrespected or looked down upon. "

" 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. "

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Yourself

You

" There is nothing like a 'born actor.' It's all about honing the skills. "

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Skills

Born

" 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. "

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

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

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

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

" I can make chicken curry, rice, kheema... I am a foodie and enjoy varied cuisines. My favourites are Korean and Japanese. "

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

" I don't want to get into a comfort zone. I am getting characters of varying shades, which I believe will help me grow as an actor. "

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Help

I Am

" One has to move from one's comfort zone to challenge oneself. "

" '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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

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See

Too Much

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

" My mum is slightly biased and feels everything I do is wonderful, but Dad was like, 'You should go ahead boldly, and I think you should do more films.' To me, that was some kind of acceptance. "

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

" 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. "

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First

Need

" 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. "

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

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I Am

Watch

" 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. "

" People think that I have some idea about how I choose my films. I make sure that I am doing the kind of films that I want to watch. You hear so many stories, and one of them will stand out and connect to you somewhere. "

" I need to rely on the director's confidence and what he sees in me. "

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Director