I suffer from stage fright, so I blabber on stage and stop midway through my performances. I cannot even write a cheque, as it makes me nervous. Being around people makes me nervous. But I'm very comfortable in front of the camera, and this I realised many films later.

I get emotionally attached with every film I do, and that stops me from being critical. I can't fight my emotions.

My dream is to become a director. I want to direct a Hindi film. I have two scripts ready. One of them is a fantasy-adventure, while the other is a thriller. I've assisted my brother Selvaraghavan, who's a well-known director in Tamil cinema. I've also made short films.

When I hear senior actors discuss their experiences, I can relate to them.

I took up acting upon the insistence of my filmmaker father, Kasthuri Raja. But I am glad for it: sometimes one identifies one's calling; sometimes it singles one out.

I wanted to master the art of cooking. Maybe, when I slow down and do one or two films a year, I will learn how to cook and pursue it as my hobby.

Many people find their calling very early in their lives. These are the kind of people we read about in school books and newspapers. Then there are some who don't have a clue of what they want to do in their lives; I am belong to the latter category.

I never wanted to be a part of the industry, as I had no knowledge about it. I am one of those rare and really lucky people for whom the calling identified me and not the other way around.

Wherever I went, I became a son-in-law. It was a terrible phase for me. I had to work double hard to get back my identity. Whenever I gave an interview, the first question would invariably be, 'What is it like to be his son-in-law?' Now that question comes somewhere in the middle of the interview. Hopefully, soon, it won't be asked at all.

To be honest, more than what I prepare, it's the directors who do the bulk of the work, researching, collecting data and all that. I like to see myself as a processor: they feed me with the data, I give the output.

I haven't experienced college life. It's the phase that my character in 'Raanjhana' is set in. But it isn't that bad, either. I have nearly 30 films behind me and a National Award to boot.

I've always known that I'm very, very ordinary looking. But I'm not alien looking. I am an artist here to play characters.

Revathi madam is a legend, and I have seen young actresses set her performance as a benchmark.

If I was not an actor, I would have been working in a five star hotel as a chef.

I have played so many romantic roles that I don't know if I am really a romantic in real life. I get confused about the real me.

If there is no music, I will perish. While I have not learnt music, I can play the tune that comes into my head on the keyboard.

I made shorts films, learning the dos and don'ts. Most importantly, I've been editing all these short films. Nothing can teach you filmmaking like editing can.

I've seen poverty up close until I was four or five.

When I joined films in 2002, there were all kinds of rash and unkind comments that were made about my looks in the reviews.

In life, there is good, evil, love, and hatred. What we desire, choose, and need to pursue is in our hands.

'Power Paandi' is about the outcome of embracing love, peacefulness, and positivity around us.

Since childhood, I have been watching the Filmfare Awards, and it has always been very special to anyone who works in the film industry.

'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience.

Few years ago, it was completely different. Now you go to any country, city, or continent and just say 'Bollywood,' and they will know. So, it means everybody is watching everything.

The world is shrinking, and everyone is majorly interested in Indian films now.

Both Aishwaryaa and Soundarya are talented and ambitious. They are both daughters of the Superstar and have great command over their craft.

After a few years, I understood that this is what I was meant to do.

Working with Kajol was a delight, as we complemented each other. She is a seasoned actor, and there is so much to learn from her.

I learned so much, and I feel I have grown as an actor and as a person.

I would love to act, but I seriously do not know anything about it.