Hathiram Choudhary is a vulnerable, intense and deep character. Like every common man, he just wants to prove himself and better himself. But he is also bound by his philosophies.

We all go through the phase where the work is slow and aren't sure if what we are doing will have returns in the future or if it'll reach people at all. You can't fight that.

At one time, smaller, and story-heavy films were not appreciated much but exposure has made the audience aware of what great story-telling is. This has also ensured that the right actors are cast for the right kind of roles.

In my journey, I got amazing characters to play which were as interesting as a lead role. In 'Commando,' my role was so good. I feel no actor have rejected that kind of a role.

It's not necessary that everything needs to be spoon-fed to the viewer for every story.

I think with Shahid Khan I knocked at the door of Indian cinema. It was a beautiful character and Anurag Kashyap managed to bring that on screen with the same beauty. I was lucky to play him and become a part of a milestone film like 'Gangs of Wasseypur.'

I am a dog and a cat lover; doesn't matter which animal it is but dogs are cuter at times.

Hathoda Tyagi is such a strong character despite no dialogues and expression. He's the most difficult to break. It would've been interesting to play him.

Every time I watch someone's dedication, I get inspired.

Don't be afraid to admit what your dreams are.

Since I was as young as I can remember, my dolls became my babies. I still have my teddy bear from childhood that I named Mama Bear because, actually, I wanted to be the mama.

I would love to have children, as I am such a mommy. I have always been like that.

Marriage does figure in my life, as I do want to have children. But I could also consider having children without getting married. The primary thing is having a good father, a partner who could be there with me through that journey.

My brothers live in Australia and don't really know about Bollywood.

Being professional makes it easier for me to say no, be honest, and not feel bad about it. However, that doesn't mean that you stay aloof.

I always seek one quality in my friends - that they should be genuine.

One of my brothers is a body builder, and the other is an accountant. Both of them live in Australia, so I rarely get to see them. My sister lives in the U.S.

I always wanted to play with my brothers, but they never let me and always bullied me. The bonding with my brothers happened only after we went our separate ways. That's when we understood the value of each other. Now, we talk a lot.

Karan Malhotra is an amazing director, but he's strict.

I love the fact that Bollywood is getting so much more globalised. Instead of us looking out there, people are looking to India and coming to us!

I think what happens is, people do just want to see you as a glamour doll that's put up on screen, but I guess it's how you see yourself.

What Salman and Sajid Nadiadwala have done for me is priceless. I'll do any film for them without a single question.

Salman is genuinely a nice man who helps people. He is someone who I trust blindly. I think he has been an important person in my life.

I am really excited about my next films, as I am working with big names like Salman and Ranbir.