Dulquer Salmaan Quotes
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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.
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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.
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I was shying away from acting for the longest time - because of having such big shoes to fill.
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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!
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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.
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I've been dubbing my own lines in Tamil for some time now.
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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.
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If we're discussing women's empowerment and equal rights, then yes, I support it.
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Whenever offers come my way, if I connect with it, then I am completely open to it.
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For any actor, being part of a Mani Ratnam film is a great experience. I grew up watching his films.
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I enjoy working in movies that appeal to and will be seen by many people.
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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.
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I chose my own path because that was the only way.
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'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.
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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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I studied business in the U.S. and later worked in Dubai.
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I don't think anything should limit me. I don't think any industry should be disrespected or looked down upon.
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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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When you just coast through work and don't feel inspired, I feel you are lying to yourself.
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The debut film came much easier to me than it would have if I was an outsider.
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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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Duplication never works for anybody.
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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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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.