Rahul Jaykar, my character in 'Aashiqui 2,' was a talented musician battling his demons, while Noor Nizami, my character in 'Fitoor,' is an artist who spends his entire life in pursuit of the love of his muse, Firdaus.
— Aditya Roy Kapur
There's nothing like work to take your mind off setbacks.
I believe one is not going to get anywhere by sitting and planning too much. The point is to keep doing, and what will happen will happen.
As an actor, technically, when you are off a film, you are out of a job. An actor goes from job to job. By virtue, acting is an unsure profession.
My first date was when I was in school. I remember I took her out, and we had sandwiches because I didn't have any money, but it was fun.
It's not a conscious decision that I only want to do romantic films.
'Aashiqui 2' and 'Yeh Jawaani' were hit films, especially the former film in which I was the protagonist.
I had never thought I would be an actor.
Even when I was doing supporting roles, I always had this belief that one day the opportunity to play a lead would come my way.
It's not a matter of being choosy as an actor but a matter of liking the right script.
One cheat meal is fine, but keep it at one, because if you do another, then it's a slippery slope.
People seem to know more about me than I do.
I have seen 'OK Kanmani,' and I really enjoyed it. I loved Dulquer's performance. I became a fan of his after seeing his work in the film. I would love to meet him.
I am happy that, post-'Aashiqui 2,' I am getting opportunities to work with big names.
When I was young, in my early films, the freshness, and the raw element in my presence on-screen was coming from my youth, and that naturally goes away with time. But the challenge of an actor is to retain the wonder and innocence alive.
My mom was working through my childhood, so I would be running around Mumbai from one dance class to another with my mom carrying the tape recorder with me. I would sit on the sidelines and watch her teach dance.
People have been writing songs and poems since the time we had brains.
I write songs, and there is a definite need to express myself through my music.
When 'Fitoor' didn't work, it affected me a lot. It hurts when a film doesn't do well.
Failure of a film doesn't diminish my love for acting.
Sometimes smell can take you back to places.
My first breakup happened when I was in standard 9th. I remember being very lost, and for me, it was like the end of the world, and I will never find another girl.
It's exciting to work with stars, but there is no reason to be nervous because in the initial stages of my career, I have worked with Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan... I have worked with these stars, so nervousness has gone out my system after that.
At times, it is hard to say no to a film, but that happens, because you can't do a film due to date issues.
When I was a VJ, people told me I will be an actor. I used to laugh.
I was never disheartened that I did not get solo hero movies.
I am happiest when I am on the sets.
The dos are drink lots of water, get enough fibre and carbs as well, as they are important. The don'ts are don't be too extreme with any diet; it can really end up harming your system and immunity.
When in a relationship, you are responsible for another person, too. I don't want to commit unless I am absolutely ready.
Before signing 'Dawat-E-Ishq,' I came across few more offers, but none of them interested me. This film has a soul, and I went for it.
Hopefully, I will be meeting the right person one day.
With age and experience, I started to know myself better.
I didn't like the idea of acting back in school. Both my brothers were into it.
Sure, it can happen that the director sees you in a particular genre, and they like your work in that genre; they tend to think that you can only do well in that genre.
Music was a part of my life even before acting happened. But I mostly play my guitar only for myself and sometimes when jamming with my friends.
There is lot of advice that I take from my brothers, as I am the youngest one. They give lot of advice to me.
If a film does not do well, there is a certain period when you do feel low. It affects you because you put in a lot of effort.
I remember, post the release of 'Aashiqui 2,' there was a girl from Kolkata who was waiting outside my building for six days, and that's crazy. She should have just called me; I would have gone and met her.
If you have Katrina Kaif standing in front of you, you will be full of passion. Passion is natural to me where Katrina is concerned.
There are lots of offers that I am getting. I can't complain.
I don't think about how much business my films will make.
A film like 'Aashiqui 2' needed to happen for people to see me in the capacity of a hero. I am getting a lot of opportunities, as people have recognised the potential in me.
Like any other actor, I want to be part of good projects.
I like training alone. Otherwise, I find I get too dependent on someone else for motivation.
I am not in the habit of putting a ring on my own finger.
Being single isn't all that bad, as you can be selfish and focus on yourself and your career.
As an actor, I feel one should use his look to trick people.
When you work for long, you know things about your craft, but how differently you are going to project it so that it can still look new is what I am constantly trying.
What normally we see is the finished product, someone's performance on screen, but behind the scenes, a lot goes into it.
Over the years I've grown to love the industry, my job, and the profession itself. It's been a journey full of ups and downs. For the first few years, it was a journey of self discovery where I grew to love acting while acting.
