I am quite close to my mother. In fact, I speak to her every day.
I think the emotion between a child and a mother is the most beautiful and honest emotion you will ever get to see.
My mother supported me when I wanted to change my career and wanted to come to Mumbai from Delhi. She supported me when I wanted to be an actor. It is her prayers, blessings and strength because of which I am here today.
My mother has taught me to be self-reliant, independent and ambitious. She has taught me to chase my goals even though nobody believes in you, you need to believe and you need to fly.
To portray a real-life character is the toughest job for an actor because one never knows which direction to flow.
A lot of actors want to do a solo release, but not many people go and watch it. The more you work with different actors and producers, the more your work reaches people.
As long as I am getting acceptance, I would rather take one step at a time and let the audience also accept me.
I have had some great co-actors to work with like Richa Chadha, Taapsee Pannu and Alia Bhatt. I really value these big co-stars because if they are in sync with you, it makes you a better actor.
I feel I have been playing all primary characters. And if your character forms a connect with the audience, it doesn't matter if you are playing only the main solo lead or a second lead.
I was not born when my father retired in 1979, but I watched footage of his games on VHS.
I always wanted to be an actor.
I grew up watching Amitabh Bachchan's films.
At 17, I realized that it's going to be a tough decision to make, but I had the clarity of thought to walk out of cricket and try my luck in acting.
My father and I always discuss cricket.
Switching from acting to cricket isn't difficult, because I have represented Delhi in the under-19 category. Plus cricket is in my blood.
I would love to do a biopic on a bowler like Zaheer Khan or Harbhajan Singh. I would love to see their struggles on screen.
One day you are a hero, the next day, media and people put you down if you are not giving your best.
My motivation in personal and professional life is my dad because the way he has played and inspired many other players to play cricket the correct way. He had a great professional life and has always been an outspoken man.
The fighting spirit that I have comes from my father.
Yes, I would surely like to work with Neha in a family oriented or a romantic-comedy, or in any Punjabi film.
