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I was always passionate about acting.
I feel good when I come to Ahmedabad.
I have always been a huge fan of Shakespeare.
My family is really happy that I'm playing Ram.
I love period dramas - be it romance or philosophy.
To play a Punjabi guy in 'Rab se Sohna Isshq,' I had to put on muscle.
I am inspired by the kind of films Raj Kumar Gupta and Imtiaz Ali make.
If loving your job qualifies you as a workaholic, then yes, I am one for sure!
I feel no one has the right to click pictures of anyone without their consent.
When I get into the shoes of any character, I work on getting the perfect look.
I respect women but do not necessarily believe that women need to compete with men.
I'd rather sit at home than be a part of a popular show and be a piece of furniture.
If my work is liked, not just Karan Johar or Remo D'Souza, anyone would give me roles.
I love watching 'Game of Thrones,' 'Rome,' and 'Spartacus' from the period dramas genre.
If two actors can communicate well during a scene, it works and makes for good chemistry.
Men in Rajasthan pride themselves on their moustaches. It is a sign of their masculinity.
I am thankful that 'Jhalak' made me a professional dancer now from just a 'barat' dancer.
I can feel this pressure of living up to the expectations of people. I hope I can fulfill it.
Juggling 'Rangrasiya' and 'Jhalak' at the same time was a big thing. It has made me headstrong.
I always had this dream to act: so much so, even as a child, I used to take part in Ram Leelas.
I can't stand the slow pace of Jaipur anymore. I like staying in Mumbai, as everyone is on the move.
We always see a trend on TV, and others follow suit. I think 'Rangrasiya' will be a trend setter, too.
I think I have been blessed to play a variety of roles. I have experimented and done different things.
Of course I want to do films. But to me, television is equally important. It is where I got recognition.
A film shoot usually wraps up in a couple of months. But television shoots involve longer hours of work.
Sita and Ram were two strong individuals, and their love for each other is an example for lovers across the globe.
I have been doing action roles for a while and really wanted to explore the other side of my personality on screen.
Working on television is much more stressful than working for a movie. The pace of work is relaxed while shooting a movie.
This journey from non-dancer to dancer has given me a lot of self-confidence and inner strength. I feel like a different person.
I choose grey characters, as I enjoy playing a human character. I don't shy away from showing the shortcomings of my characters.
I don't want to do roles in films which I have already done on TV. What is the point of jumping to films and doing the same thing?
A lot of people thought that it was a foolish step to move to television. But for me, it is all about the creative satisfaction I get.
I haven't had any formal training, but I guess dance comes naturally to us - people from the north. See how much we dance at weddings.
I am from Jaipur where 'Ramlila' is a common theatre act. Though I was a thin, lanky fellow, I was always offered the role of Hanuman.
Whenever you give a shot, the nervous energy in your stomach is the key to that emotional breakdown, that kick that is needed to perform.
I don't know why people feel popular actors avoid doing mytho shows. Aren't they also doing good? Sometimes such shows give you more fame.
'Siya Ke Ram' is the story of Sita and Ram as two equally strong individuals, and I feel 'Ramayan' is as much as Sita's journey as it is Ram's.
All the characters in 'Rang Rasiya' are inspired from the Shakespearean drama 'Othello.' This is exactly what interested me to take up this role.
There'll always be a difference between a star and an actor. I've nothing against stars. They've earned it and deserve it. I'm happy being just an actor.
Those who aren't actors needn't juggle from lean to bulky and back. It's great to maintain a stable body type. Be consistent in your approach towards fitness.
'Siya Ke Ram' will leave us with hardly any scope to think of other projects. And I wouldn't want to work on something and not be whole-hearted in it, either.
We all have this idea of Ram being a patient person besides being a great archer, a horse-rider, and above all, a compassionate king. There is more to him than that.
Direction is something that interests me. Even while shooting, I always have conversations with the director to get a better understanding of shooting technicalities.
I like the fact that the audience does notice the hard work that I put in to maintain my physique, and there is nothing better than having your hard work appreciated!
When I came to Mumbai, I only wanted to be an actor, and my approach hasn't digressed over the years. I never really hoped to be in the limelight or wanted to be a star.
I have been a good theatre artiste since my school and college days, but when I participated in 'Cine Stars Ki Khoj,' I realised that I could touch people's hearts when I performed.
In Jaipur, I did almost everything from regional theatre to Shakespeare's plays. But when I shifted to Mumbai, I joined Anupam Kher's academy, Actor Prepares,to hone my acting skills.
You can ask my wife - there has always been mutual respect between us, and I believe women should be respected for what they are; at no point should they feel the need to be like men.
Once this old lady saw me in airport and just kept smiling at me, and after much hesitation, she came and asked me, 'Are you Ram? Can I touch your hair? Is it real?' and I happily obliged.
'Rangrasiya' was a very special show for me. It played a very important part in shaping up my career. I feel it was a premature end to the show. My character Rudra was very close to my heart.