I love the process of filmmaking. I understood that you have to be a writer in order to be a director.

Writing is not my forte, but I am good at visualising.

Many of the characters I play are talkative - 'Oopiri' for instance - so the dubbing process gets longer.

It's very important to play a police role convincingly. It ups you in your career. Even 'Siruthai,' in which I played a cop in one of the roles, was a gamechanger.

There's so much to learn as an actor.

I have to do films for myself, films that make me learn. I also have to be an entertainer.

I try to woo the person whom I love. Even a good morning call to start the day is good enough for me.

Nothing tastes like success.

When you know someone for four-five years, you tend to know everything about the person. You tend to know when the other person is reacting to a certain situation, how the other person would react in a situation.

I am always on Instagram, Snapchat, and all other social media platforms... So, I am a very tech-friendly person, and I've grown up playing on my phone.

I always celebrate festivals - whether it's Holi or Diwali.

Good scripts, which are apt for me, eventually come to me.

I am always on the lookout for roles which will help me better myself.

I was with my mother at a mall when our car was suddenly surrounded by people. Initially, she loved seeing her son getting mobbed. Then the crowds started swelling, and they began to push and shove and tilt the car. My mom's joy turned into anxiety.

I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan sir, so I also know what it feels like to be a fan.

I am social media savvy.

I know my talent when it comes to acting. But will I get the opportunity to showcase? That fear seeps in when an actor's film fail back-to-back.

I have learnt to deal with the box office result. Whatever happened to any film, thankfully, people always appreciated my performance.

In the industry, once people see you in a certain mold, you start getting offered only those kind of roles.

Ever since I entered this industry, I have always wanted to do romantic films.

I come from a middle-class family in Gwalior.

My characters have never waged a war against any gender. They are all about friendship and being loyal to your friends.

I have grown up watching Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar movies. Naturally, I aspire to be a part of their kind of cinema.

I am a greedy actor, and I want the best roles to come my way.

I've faced a lot of struggle and been a victim of backstabbing.

While growing up, I used to sleep at 8 P.M. and get up at 4 A.M. to study.

While I am lucky to be associated with people who believe in content, all that matters is your talent and box-office results.

For me, an ideal relationship is about supporting each other and having great understanding.

I get so many messages from people seeking advice to mend their relationship.

It can be a fictional character and yet relatable... It always depends on the content of the film and what you are doing.

There is always going to be someone who is not going to be happy with me and talk or gossip about me, no matter what I do.

The audience has reacted well to my comic timing. But, I also have other aspects to my acting talent.

It does happen sometimes that you aren't able to understand whether you should go for a particular film or not, and you are left with only one or two choices.

When I came to Mumbai from Indore, I knew nobody.

It feels great to have an equally huge fan following of guys and girls.

I have no problem in doing comedy, as I am happily consolidating my image of a comic actor.

Post-'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety,' now there are more opportunities for me in terms of films. I'm getting offers from the makers I always wanted to work with.

Success has taken its own sweet time to reach me.

I am an ardent cricket fan, and I have seen the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium matches on TV.

I want to be known as a commercial hero.

In Gwalior, where I lived initially, I never thought much about fashion. I started understanding fashion only when I moved to Delhi.

When I first moved to Mumbai, I shared a flat with 12 boys.

I've been subtle in my taste. It's all about solid colours - mostly blue, white, and black. Also, I believe one should always feel comfortable in what they wear. Because when they're not, their body language is always a big give-away.

As a youngster, I really enjoyed watching cricket.

I can't grab anything that comes my way just because it's from a big banner.

I really respect the kind of compliments and appreciation I am getting for my work in 'Sonu Ke Titu Ke Sweety,' and I will make sure that I will not disappoint my audience in future.

People relate to my characters and see me in a different way. They identify with me and remember the nuances of my characters.

I'm happy being the relatable hero.

Life of an actor is not his or hers: it's everyone's life. Nothing is private; nothing is personal. If you're doing great in terms of work, that's the price you've to give.

As an actor, you're always told that your career needs box-office numbers.