I believe you can do a lot even if you have a 15-minute part in a project.

Bollywood was never on my to-do list. It just happened.

I stumbled into acting because a friend persuaded me to leave my 9 to 5 job and get into acting.

If there is place for music that I do in Bollywood, then I would surely like to sing a song in a Hindi film.

Whenever you move to a new atmosphere, the first few days are difficult. But I always felt that an actor needs to move out of his comfort zone and experience different working environments. And that's why I was looking at moving out of my own comfort zones and work with different kinds of people. It helps you grow as an actor.

Television is a big platform for actors, and so many actors have made it to films from there. And for me, too, it has been a great transition from the small screen to the big screen.

When I started doing television, I had no idea that people were watching it. But then things opened up for television in such a way that it's no more 'small' screen, as it is called.

From the time I've landed in India and wherever I've travelled, I've only experienced politeness and courtesy. There has been no hatred whatsoever. But I strongly feel every country has its formalities and rules that one has to abide by. I believe in respecting that, as it is in the best interests of everyone.

I am always scared when I start something new. That hasn't changed.

My kids are the light of my life.

I've been watching the 'Richard Pryor Show' for NBC made during the '70s. I'm a big fan of his work.

If I get into something, I get into it for the pure joy of it.

I'd rather speak less because I don't consider myself a very intelligent person.

I think there comes a time when you start dropping expectations. Because the world doesn't owe you anything, and you don't owe the world anything in return. Things, feelings, are a very simple transaction. If you get it, be grateful. If you don't, be alright with it.

I want to play around with my looks. It's very boring to appear the same in all your films. Then people are looking not at the character but at the actor.

I think I lost too much weight during 'Khubsoorat.'

I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus Type 1.

I was part of a metal and rock band, and I performed in front of 3000 to 4000 people for many years. I was the loudest mouth up there on stage. We would be screaming, head-banging and mass venting. We would all vent our feelings together, which is ideal as compared to participating in political and social forums, and I never felt any restrictions.

The film's content is the king.

I proudly represent Pakistan in India, and I hope that many more actors from there come and work here.

Whatever appreciation I've got despite the limited work I have done has been great. People have been receptive, and I think it's a privilege to have earned this respect.

The pressure is always there to do my best. I feel happy that I have an audience that looks forward to my next project. I have to make sure that I deliver.

I may have played romantic roles, but each character has been different, with his own personality.

It's a great feeling to be admired... what can I say? It's a warm, gooey feeling.