I want the films of every person I am compared to and am reportedly in competition with to do better than me.
— Varun Dhawan
Language is no barrier. I watch Telugu movies, and I really enjoy them.
I follow my heart and my instinct about films and people.
When you are signing a film, you should not miss the beginning process which involves workshops and discussions; otherwise, it is difficult to understand the character.
My parents brought me up to be comfortable in one's own body. And I have always been comfortable in my own skin.
My take on fashion involves comfort.
When I was in college, I was madly in love with a girl. But unfortunately, her father didn't approve of the match. He didn't like me because I was on the verge of joining the film industry.
I have a large heart, and there are many special people in my heart like my mom, my dad and brother and his wife.
Filmmaking is a very serious job, and I want to concentrate on that.
Whether you work with your family or someone from outside, you can't take the audience for granted.
I don't want to be in the news for anything negative.
I am always excited to be an actor. If I wasn't, I would be acting, and the audience wouldn't watch me.
Shah Rukh Khan is such a gentleman that he doesn't intimidate anyone. He is nothing but sweet to everyone, and he has been absolutely amazing to me.
My father never raised his voice or his hand on me when I was a kid.
I am a huge fan of shows like 'Breaking Bad,' 'Dexter,' 'The Mentalist.'
I am very happy for anyone who is in love.
I have this dream of directing. But as a child, I wanted to become a wrestler. Like, in childhood, we used to watch WWF; I was inspired by all of that. One of my favourite wrestlers was Rock, who has become an actor.
For me, more than general box-office collections, what really matters is that I am doing something that I enjoy and love.
I have no issues in talking about my personal life, but I feel it takes away from my career and my characters, especially when a film is about to release.
I find it very difficult to work with people I don't like; I can't do that.
I think listening to the director is the number one strength an actor should have.
I went through a big Jim Morrison phase where I grew my hair and wore those black leather pants. I even tried to get the boots, the chains, and I was full into getting that Jim Morrison vibe... but I didn't go overboard or try the mascara.
I want everyone to go back home feeling happy after watching all my films.
My dream role would be a role that is entertaining and 'massy,' and it should be able to make people laugh and cry and make the audience scared of me and then make them fall in love with me again.
The word 'star' is misused. A good film will never fail. And if you have become an actor to become a star, then your reason of being in this profession is wrong. It amounts to abusing the art.
My first proper relationship was at 16 in college.
After finishing my business administration course, I had gone to look for a job in a multinational bank, but the interviewee said that I should become an actor.
Let film-makers take a call about what films they want to do.
It's true that I am surrounded by beautiful women in the movies. But the romance is only on screen.
I have trained, but not really that much professionally. But 'ABCD2' has been the biggest training ground. I've been exposed to and learnt so many dance forms through this film.
My brother starting earning early in life. I stopped taking money from my parents, and my brother would give me the pocket money.
I think it's unfair for people to decide what my strength is after just three films.
To do your first film is a dream.
I used to have lot of arguments with my mother due to a lot of bruises on my body for trying my hand at wrestling. I used to say, 'I am Rock,' and I would get slapped.
If given a chance, I would like to work with Surender Reddy.
I do films that I'd also like to watch as an audience member.
Directors have good and bad movies. My father also made some flop movies, and he had bigger hits, too. That should not determine anything.
If I had to imagine life without my family, it would be very difficult.
Compared to other people, I am not that narcissistic. Sometimes, I don't even plan all that I wear.
To be very honest, I worked harder on 'Humpty...' I did many workshops. I never did workshops in 'Main Tera Hero.'
Every creativity has a motive. Either one does it for money, for fame, or for passion. My energies go out for passion.
I don't want to be known as a 'player.' I don't want to give plastic smiles on television and say 'No comments.'
I'm not invincible. I am not picture-perfect. The reason I am here is not because of the money; if I get to entertain people and put a smile on their face, I feel content.
I don't think you need a particular day to dedicate to your dad or to make your father or parents feel special. A child should make his or her parents feel special every day and vice versa.
I am passionate about cinema in general. Eventually, I am making films for people to watch and enjoy, but somewhere, I have to be satisfied, too. I want to be happy after doing a film.
Salman bhai is amazing, and he is one of the greats of our cinema, and I don't think I should be compared to Salman Khan.
I am restless like my father and do two-three things at a time.
Anything I do in life, the first person I share it with is my elder brother. He always tells me the way to take it forward.
It's not easy to put a smile on people's faces.
I wanted to be performer; like, I used to dance at weddings. I felt acting was my calling, and that is something I wanted to do.
