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I won't give the credit to 'good fortune.' Whatever I have achieved is because of my hard work and passion.
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'Freaky Ali' is not a heavy film. It's a simple but inspiring film. It will inspire those who want to go from zero to hundred. People who have made an effort to achieve success from nothing will be able to connect to the character.
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The film industry is mostly about unidimensional characters.
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Behind every easy role, there is a lot of hard work that goes in.
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I was shooting for 'Kahaani' and 'GOW' back to back. I was in a village on work, where a man extended a paper to me. For a minute I thought he wanted another actor's autograph. I looked back and forth, but there was no one. That was quite an experience.
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How long will we keep making films where hero-heroine is dancing around trees?
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Many actors come and disappear into oblivion. But not Salman Khan.
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Commercial hit films such as 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan,' 'Talaash,' and 'Kick' had big superstars to sell them; that may not have been the case if it were just me.
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I was fortunate enough to get an author-backed role in Aamir Khan starrer 'Talash.'
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I kind of discovered Kolkata when I was shooting here for 'Kahaani.' I found the city fascinating.
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I still can't believe it when people say I am a celebrity.
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I love observing people. Each face tells so many stories. It lets me understand emotions, and that, in turn, helps me apply my skills as an actor.
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I feel satisfied after achieving something difficult.
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I was introduced to cinema by C-grade films that played in my village, Budhana, in UP. Only films by Dada Kondke, Mahendra Sandhu, and Kanti Shah were available.
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Looks is a matter of perception. At Cannes, Europeans think I am good looking, while in India, I am not.
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I think there is no racism in this film industry. They are only in need of talent, though it takes time; but, if you are talented, you will get your due. I am thankful to be part of this industry.
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I don't understand what A grade commercial cinema is. If you are talking about box office success, mine are A+ then!
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Rituparno Ghosh is a legendary director, and I happen to be a huge fan of his.
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Before 'Raman Raghav 2.0,' I played a criminal in 'Badlapur.' Though the character was innocent, he was not correctly interpreted by some sections of the audience.
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Being a recognised face has its problems. I miss the freedom to go anywhere I want to.
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I have seen many teachers in real life, which come from the same background and morality and treat their profession like just another one rather than a noble profession.
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I don't want my work to be heavy. The challenge is to make it interesting and engaging, keeping in mind the need for method acting. This is what I have learnt from Bharat Muni's 'Natya Shastra' and from the Russian theatre legend Stanislavsky.
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I knew I would get offers to play the villain after 'Kick,' and I had already decided to reject all of them.
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I have never thought about creating an image for myself in Bollywood. I am an actor and just want to experiment with roles. I am ready to do all type of roles.
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