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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. "

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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. "

Dulquer Salmaan

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Mother

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

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

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

" 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. "

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

Dulquer Salmaan

Skills

Born

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

" 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. "

" 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

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

Dulquer Salmaan

Outsider

Much

" I have always believed if the intention is right, it'll be a good film. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

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

" I don't want to commit to too many films, as it would result in getting out of touch with what is happening in the industry. "

" 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 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. "

Dulquer Salmaan

Help

I Am

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

" 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. "

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

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

" 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. "

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

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

" I've been dubbing my own lines in Tamil for some time now. "

" 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. "