Dulquer Salmaan

“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.”

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

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

“I studied business in the U.S. and later worked in Dubai.”

“I don't want to do acting as a chore or a job.”

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

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

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

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

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

“'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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Duplication never works for anybody.”

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

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