Dulquer Salmaan

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“I can make chicken curry, rice, kheema... I am a foodie and enjoy varied cuisines. My favourites are Korean and Japanese.”

“One has to move from one's comfort zone to challenge oneself.”

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

“You can't learn acting through any classes.”

“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.”

“It is when I am convinced about my character that I can do justice to that role.”

“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 was shying away from acting for the longest time - because of having such big shoes to fill.”

“I would be very uncomfortable doing a safe part. It would make me think something is wrong.”

“My primary focus will be Malayalam films. I will choose from what comes my way and take a call irrespective of the language.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“In films, you will be judged by your last hit or, let's say, your last film.”

“I chose my own path because that was the only way.”

“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.”