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The first thing Ravi Babu asked when we met was, did I watch horror movies? I told him it took me years to get over Ram Gopal Varma's 'Raat!'
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I so wish my dad was alive to see me do a Hindi film after acting in six Telugu movies. I sometimes imagine him giving me feedback on my work. But I derive strength from knowing he is watching over me.
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A rock star, according to my definition, is someone who inspires people around him with something he is best at. In my case, it's music, but I wanted audiences to realise there is a rock star waiting to be unleashed within them as well.
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Most youngsters are so well-connected with the rock music circle that they will know instantly if I attempt to imitate any rock star.
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I strongly believe that when you are cast in a role, there will be similarity in the character and you - why else would you be chosen for the character?
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Any passionate actor, if he is spoon-fed, will deliver.
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There's a misconception that actors with no background don't get any exposure from big production houses. I think people should start rethinking about it.
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People used to call me for donations, and I couldn't relate to that because I have spent most of my life trying to support myself.
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I believe that anyone who chooses a path and keeps walking will find a positive result some day. I didn't want to go with the flow and do any kind of film that came my way and wind up my career swiftly.
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My father was like an unpolished diamond - tough outside but warm inside.
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My father was a doctor, but his passion was making cars, and he was also very good at carpentry. He was a gem, and I don't blame him for not understanding me. When I told him that I would be leaving, he checked his pocket and took out 100-rupee note and gave it to me. He did not like that I was leaving, yet he gave me the money.
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Satra Ko Shaadi Hai is a very sweet film. It was the first film that I shot. I play a shy small town boy in it, which is an absolute contrast to what I played in Sanam Teri Kasam.
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Everything about Avunu 2 will be many notches higher than its prequel. The sequel is scarier, and there'll be more thrills and chills. I myself felt it when I was shooting.
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Vicky Donor or Madras Caf, John's films have been path-breaking. I have full faith in the script of my movie, and my director, too, is a debutante. I like the conviction with which they work, and that gives me a lot of confidence.
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I wanted to do something new and different. People expected me to do negative roles. I wanted to break the norm, and because of that, I lost on some great work as well.
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Water is one of the most basic and vital requirements for survival. And with the issue of water shortage aggravating every single day, it's just something I felt we had to address and spread the message on whatever level we can.
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From the time I was a child, I wanted to be an actor.
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The idea of meeting my former girlfriend's current boyfriend seemed insane and absolutely bizarre to me in the beginning. But I am glad I gave it a shot!
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There is nothing else to do in my life... I have no family, relationships - this is the only thing that I do.
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I'm happy that I could learn many things before entering Bollywood in 2015.
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I've only been in one relationship in my entire life so far. When that ended, I decided being with someone is not for me. I like my own company the best.
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I just can't stop doing Telugu films just when I have started speaking a little better Telugu.
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Just like how you find players from different backgrounds in Indian cricket team, our Telugu industry is looking for talent, and it doesn't matter where it comes from.
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There is never going to be an end point. But definitely, I am happy to complete a certain part of my journey, and that's something I want to celebrate.