'Bigg Boss' is not at all scripted. Though sometimes it seems that fights between the contestants are already pre-planned but living for over two months in the show, I know that nothing is planned and scripted.

The kind of love and appreciation that I get each day is because of the characters I play on TV.

Whenever I get time from my TV shoots, say 10-15 days at a stretch, that's when I complete shooting for films.

There are so many roles that actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui or Manoj Bajpayee or Irrfan have done. And they make every character iconic. They are the masters of their art... I want to be like that.

When I get a role similar to the ones I have played earlier, I try to do something different with the part.

I can't sit idle, as I love to work.

The audience does not want to watch the same show for three years or more.

My kids are very active and want to know about everything. I like to be around to teach them stuff.

I eat a proper breakfast with green tea, boiled eggs and muesli or oatmeal after my 45-minute daily workout.

One should work out for a fit body, energy and stamina, too and not just to lose weight.

You have to steal time to be with family. You will always be busy, so just prioritise. I plan outings with my wife Gauri, whether it's a quiet dinner or a brief vacation.

I always took a stand for what I felt right.

Like, with 'Bigg Boss,' we all are friends and we might meet once the show is over. However, post those obligatory interactions, everyone gets busy with their lives and it is hard to stay in touch.

Bigg Boss' for me was a different experience altogether and if I get a chance to push my boundaries again, I would love to be a part of it.

I have done a lot of TV shows.

I am living my childhood with my kids, although it's true that responsibilities have increased.

Since I used to be busy with my work, it was just Gauri who would look after both the children. She has been a marvellous mother.

I have started my own restaurant.

It's not as if people don't know my real age or anything. It's like you're watching a college drama where someone's playing a father, a mother or even a grand father, but every one knows they are actually college students.

I am a good father in real life, that's why I'm able to play a good father on screen so convincingly.

I will never say that I'm quitting television for films.

I am going to oblige all my TV commitments, and if films work out, I will make a graceful exit.

People are ready to take good actors, irrespective of whether he is a TV actor or a filmstar.

I won't mind playing a baddie if the character is exciting.

It wasn't a conscious decision to pick only positive roles. Things just fell into place.

I started my career by doing plays in theatre.

My family was bothered because I was a graduate but didn't pursue a job. I used to spend the entire day doing theatre, and at that time, there was no money in theatre.

I think when you play a negative character you cannot restrict yourself. You can go wild.

I always wanted to become an actor but I wanted to act in films. But when I saw there are really good opportunities on television, I shifted focus to television.

I would only give one piece of advice which I followed myself. Somewhere down the line don't lose yourself. Just be what you are. Don't try to be a different person.

I have not been following 'Bigg Boss' that much but after being on the show and being on the other side I am sure I would want to watch it and know all about the contestants.

My idea of opening a restaurant was important. The whole point is that I couldn't have been totally dependent on acting for my income... even though I want to remain in the field of entertainment forever.

It's great to have something to fall back upon. I don't come from a business family; so I thought of starting something so that my kids also have some backing in future.

I don't want to act just to run my house.

In an acting career, you need to reach a stage where you can say 'Thank you very much, I can't do this role because I have done this before or I don't like it.'

It's not that we try and work together, people want to see us together. When Gauri gets some serial, it's not that I have to do it.

Kyunki' will never end. The way the story is going I don't see an end. People always complain that it's dragging along but they have to watch it every night!

Luckily, I don't have a sweet tooth nor I eat rice.

I do cardio once in the morning or evening.

You need to look lean. Luckily, I am not on heavier side.

On TV, one hardly gets opportunities to experiment.

The audiences don't connect with the role if you haven't given in your best.

I have never shied away from looking old or playing older roles on TV, since I feel my audiences know the real me, so why not have fun with roles that are not me.

U.P. gives me very positive vibes as an artist.

The people of U.P. are very simple and grounded. They take pleasure in admiring arts and cinema. This is why it is emerging as a big market for filmmakers.

It was a great experience working in 'Nach Baliye.'

I take life as it comes and am a chilled out kind of guy.

Frankly, I just come to the sets, complete my work and go away.

I am a complete workaholic and hate sitting idle.

No one likes to play grandfather, especially when you are a father of two toddlers in real life.