Whatever you do, do it from the heart

I'm an actor, paid to act. I don't bring personal problems to the sets. Dad taught me that.

I am a sports enthusiast, and if given an opportunity, I want to be a sportsman, even today. I want to promote the sport that is indigenous to India. Kabaddi is a matter of national pride. Why can't cricket, hockey, football and kabaddi be given equal platforms and co-exist? I believe that can happen.

I am not one of those people who will ever be comfortable mocking or making caricatures of the stereotypes attached to any community.

I have no hang-ups in life. I don't care about groups and camps. I have been brought up with certain values and ethics. I have never been egoistic about my stardom and lineage. I don't have any qualms about breaking the ice with my colleagues. I can walk up to any actor and greet him, irrespective of what kind of equation I share with him.

My films are of paramount importance to me, the same as my family. That's not going to change. This is a balance I have to strike throughout my life.

I think India is very passionate about films. It's almost a second religion back home. Due to that, I think film stars are - are really held in great esteem. Not that we're complaining, but I think with that comes a lot of responsibility.