Comfort and simplicity are two keys that I follow when it comes to fashion.

I am diabetic. So diet control is a pre-given for me.

I was born in Karachi, where my father used to work in the sales department of a pharmaceutical company. The nature of his job required him to travel, so we moved to Athens, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh and then went to Manchester during the Gulf War, moving back to Lahore closer to my father's retirement.

If one wants to take a stand on something, one must be very educated about it.

I read the 'Kapoor & Sons' script in a half hour, forty five minutes. Not because I skimming through it... I read it like a book. By the end, I was blown away. I picked up the phone and said, 'This script is gold.'

I'm a quiet person. It's only when I am cued to talk that I talk. Otherwise, I'm reserved and a bit of a recluse.

Everyone has different interests, but instead of constructive learning, people generally tend to lean towards the negative... and I think social media has somehow given fuel to this kind of thinking.

The motto of my life is, 'The best advice is no advice at all.'

I have done films only because my roles were good in them. It has got nothing to do with being associated with any particular camp.

Fans are half of an artiste... without someone to appreciate him, an artiste is nothing.

My father is pretty much a self-made man, and I am proud of that. He was born in Patiala and crossed the border from India to Pakistan when he was four.

My wife is not insecure at all. She is one of the most sensible persons I know.

I was an angry young man, a rebel without a cause, and I channeled my emotions into my music.

I've adopted a diet that minimises high glycemic index carbs, coupled with lean protein sources and a mix of vegetables.

Obviously, I'm not a man of steel in that people's words don't affect me. They might hurt me. But I am becoming immune to it as time goes by.

Remember, the fit of your outfit can make or break your look. Ensure the fit is perfect, and you will be just fine.

I don't think anyone gets bored of being called good-looking. We are all vain in one way or another.

One must be prepared for some surprises in life - some things will work out your way, some won't. You just have to keep working and do things to the best of your ability.

Being trendy is alright, but clubbing all the trends in one look is a complete no.

If I'm going to talk about something, I need to be educated about it, and I need to have seen all the perspectives.

There is no comparison between the life of a rock star and an actor. If I could now, I would be a rock star within a blink of an eye. So as far as music is concerned, yeah, I might just go back to it, but don't want to be unfair to it. It requires its proper time and space.

I observe a lot, and I try to pick out what looks good on me. I like to keep it basic and simple. Never too flashy. Remember, whatever suits you is the best, and it doesn't necessarily have to be the trend or the rave of the season.

I have developed my own brand of acting, and fortunately, people like it.

During college, I didn't really have an interest in what I was studying. It was during college that I first stumbled into forming an underground band where I was the lead vocalist. I had always had an ear for music, but nothing more than that. And that good ear of mine led me to learn and play a lot of instruments while in college.

I have been in love with my wife since I was 17. She has always been my strongest support. Even when I didn't have this fame, she was there.

The time I'm truly happy is when I'm playing with my son. We just mentally connect. There's nothing more fulfilling than playtime with him.

I like to discuss my condition publicly because if I, with this disability, am able to fulfill some of my ambitions, so can other diabetics.

I don't like it when people remain glued to their phones while talking, so I have no apps on mine.

I think I've managed to Forrest Gump my way though life.

I've been penniless. I've had to struggle a bit. But now I enjoy thinking about that because it just makes me feel better about my achievements.

I am an immature person, and I am very lazy, too.

Growing up, I loved films like 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'On the Waterfront' and became a huge fan of Marlon Brando.

I self-taught myself music at 19-20.

I do give interviews, but I am generally media-shy because I am an introvert by nature.

With social media, I think it becomes a little more intrusive. People have more access to you. It's obviously very flattering, all the love and affection that you get, and then there's also the downside of it: sometimes things don't go your way.

As a musician, I have sung, composed, and played instruments, and a lesser-known fact is that I have composed 20-30 ad jingles as well.

I feel - and this goes back to social media and freedom of speech - when you're on a public platform, and you put something out there in front of people who don't know you, they might just perceive it in a very different way altogether.

I am the worst strategist ever.

I always consider myself as good as my last film. I tend to analyse my work very critically.

I can't even begin to describe what kind of a response 'Humsafar' got. Personally, I feel my other show, 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai,' was better, but it didn't match the success of 'Humsafar.'

Playing interesting characters makes me feel alive.

I don't think a multi-starrer or a solo film has anything to do with your choice of films. That is a bit of a primitive concept, really. Yes, you might want to keep a healthy balance, but that has more to do with the kind of roles you are playing.

A lot of men tend to mix a couple of fragrances and smell like a flower garden. Avoid!

I choose films preferably based on content, and then I see the kind of team I have to work with.

Almost every story has a romantic angle to it.

I'm an improvisational actor. I like to do my own thing. But once in a while, I think you should have the self-restraint to let someone else dictate the story.

Being a part of the Bollywood industry gives you to the kind of exposure that's unimaginable. You also tap into this experience of technical expertise that this industry has been carrying along for several years. I didn't take part in the industry with an agenda in mind. If it happens, great.

Wherever the wind blows me, I'll go! My eventual goal is to have enough experience to produce something on my own.

I am the kind of person who likes taking one step at a time and raising the bar with each film.

I am not finicky at all regarding my appearance.