In school, I used to love eating pav bhaji and kulchey choley from our canteen.
— Varun Sharma
When I got the confirmation that I had been chosen for 'Fukrey,' it was the happiest moment of my life.
I won't ever stop working in comedy films because all the comedies that I've worked in are different from each other.
I'm happy to play characters but comedy, as a space, has given me a lot.
It's every actor's dream to be called the character's name.
I'm a fan of horror-comedy after 'Stree.'
If you look at my track record, I have only done saaf-suthri family movies.
As an audience, I must share that I was never a fan of a horror films.
Of course I am an actor but I consider myself as an entertainer as well.
Everyone is so occupied that they hardly get time to laugh their fullest. So, I feel blessed that through the medium of cinema, I can bring a smile on someone's face.
There is so much competition and content floating around right now, so comedy has to have a lot quirk and heart.
The biggest reward for any actor is to be recognised by the characters they play.
If you leave a mark, if you're liked by people, then the constant work will keep happening.
I am very passionate about my first cup of morning tea. I like it in a certain way, so rather than having someone follow my instructions and go through the drill I prefer to just make my own cup of tea.
Basically, life isn't just about eating and partying - we need to figure out unique ways in which we can add to our curiosity levels, besides satisfying the wanderer in us.
Traffic snarls or jet life doesn't make a city fast.
I am not the fittest guy, I don't have biceps and six-pack abs.
I had always been a very pampered child.
I am a Punjabi from Jalandhar.
Comedy can be a lot more fun if you try something unique.
Sexa as a character was fun to play. My mother couldn't even recognise me in the get-up of an older guy. In fact, it surprised me also. It's easily one of the most special characters I have ever played.
The films I'm planning and doing are a mix of different things, but it doesn't mean that I'm going to stop doing comedy. That's something I love doing and I can't take that for granted.
I didn't reject 'Good News.' The situation was such that it couldn't happen.
Both Shah Rukh and Kajol are serious actors, who keep rehearsing their dialogues, going through their lines and are extremely hardworking. They have been working together since a long time and the dedication and passion is still there. They don't take things for granted and that has inspired me and Varun Dhawan a lot.
Hosting a game show is quite interactive and non-fictional shows are a part of entertainment.
I love crime, I love sci-fi and many other things.
I genuinely like to make people laugh. It is one of the toughest things to do.
Nowadays if you talk of comedy as a film genre, you cannot create a simple comedy film, because there are so many other platforms where you can watch comedy free of cost.
It's important to be a part of good films.
To do a film with Govinda, who is a legend in that genre, whose timing is impeccable was challenging.
Cooking is one thing I would love to learn but I keep procrastinating.
I do not get caught up in mundane, routine things.
I want to be associated with content and characters that will be embedded in the hearts and minds of people for a long time.
I have always stayed true to my craft.
I lost my father. He had diabetes and high BP and so he died of kidney failure.
I have done many comedies, but none of my roles are repetitive.
I will always cherish the year 2019 in my life because I've literally lived out of a suitcase, travelled from one set to another and played such a variety of characters, which is a dream for any actor.
It was a completely different experience working on 'Chhichhore' with Nitesh sir. The way he narrates and the way he directs actors is completely unique. He has that rare quality of blending a great story with finely-etched characters and an underlying message.
As co-actors, Rajkummar and Janhvi are so wonderful. It's amazing to work with them.
When somebody abuses in public, we don't pay attention.
I feel blessed to get the opportunity to have so much work.
While acting is a passion, hosting is fun.
I am not a comedian, I am an actor.
I want to do a film like 'Jolly LLB' or something in that space.
As much as I'd love to explore other genres, I won't leave comedy. This genre has given me an identity.
It's important to be seen in different films and banners.
Heavy food tends to make you lethargic and can interfere with your whole acting process!
You can wine and dine all around the globe but the joy of coming back home to a meal cooked by your mom is pure bliss.
The character of Chandigarh appears to be slow, but people here are quite competitive.
I am not a conventional hero. I am a regular guy trying to entertain people.
