It's not like after winning an award, your job is done and you can relax. You still have to work hard.Collection: Work
Back home, no one looks at me as a star. At least I know my mother doesn't.Collection: Home
I think when we truly love something, we get the same true love in return.Collection: Love
I think we all face situations in life, where we are not sure if we will be able to make it. I have been through such experiences and for me, the real hero is the one who rises above obstacles.
I am not competing with anyone, I just want to focus on good music, content-driven films and do well in life.
When stardom gets on your head, you don't even realise.
In Punjab, we have a friendly environment and whoever gets a story idea, we discuss it openly and work jointly towards it.
There is no harm in making people laugh by making fun of yourself. What's wrong is when people derive pleasure from making fun of others.
For the production of 'Jodi' I have joined hands with Amrinder Gill, but he would not be seen on the screen for this film.
I work from my heart. When I look at the script, I need to feel myself in the character.
I think that the Punjabi film industry is growing and is keen to experiment with different genres.
I think that no number of rehearsals can guarantee the outcome of a live show.
Youngsters in Punjab don't follow Bollywood. They know about Drake, Rihanna and the relationship between Beyonce and Jay Z.
I started watching movies in theatres very late as my family was against it.
The first film I watched was 'Soldier,' and then 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.'
I can't take a break from acting but I've learnt to work my way around films and devote time to my music career.
There was a time in my life when I'd only sing. In my initial years, I didn't ever speak on stage, forget acting. Eventually, my confidence as a performing artiste grew.
The storyline has always been of paramount importance to me. The subject and climax of 'Phillauri' touched my heart.
Many a times, I have felt that I am not alone and I am being followed by someone, but it's always a good entity.
My mother never told me anything, she is just concerned about my happiness. She only watches my shows, not my films. In fact, we never discuss films.
Youngsters in Punjab have a borrowed mindset, music and fashion sense from Canada and Hollywood because a large number of our relatives are settled abroad.
I feel hockey is a tough game.
I am very happy that in the second year of my acting career in Bollywood I got to do a biopic.
Soorma' means someone who does something that is impossible. It's the perfect title.
I have never looked at myself as a star.
I don't compose rap songs or party numbers. I only compose folk.
Akshay sir is very good at comedy. He has so much energy in him. He not only expresses with his dialogues but also his body. He is like Mr Bean.
I am not running after money in Bollywood, I am experimenting with films and roles here.
If I don't like anything I say no to it.
People used to think I am wearing turban so maybe I won't act. Then Bollywood happened. So on its own things have happened in my career.
June is definitely a special month for me as many of my milestone films have released in this month, but that doesn't mean I consciously choose to release my films only in this month.
I don't do anything keeping Bollywood in mind.
I don't feel like a celebrity. I did not sign 'Udta Punjab' to increase my fan following.
The only thing I consider before signing a project is that my fans should like it. I understand my responsibility towards my fans.
I am very shy on set. I don't talk much.
All work is important, no matter who gives it to you.
Now that I have the access and money, I spend all of it on clothes and shoes. I have no other pursuits. I don't drink or smoke.
I've never wished for people to recognise me or anything.
As for what attracts me to 'Rising Star,' it's undoubtedly the live format.
It's a great responsibility playing a real-life character because the person has reached a certain position after undergoing a lot of things.
Good content, in any form, works, and what is not good, won't work. It's simple.
I don't usually watch my films in theatres when they release.
A great composition or lyrics no longer decide whether something is good. What matters is, how much has it been seen.
I believe every person has a story that comes out from the way they talk, their opinion, their mindset and their body language.
Being an entertainer, I want to play the role both of a villain and a hero.
The universe itself was created by the sound waves which that almighty created. So music and spirituality go together. Everything is interconnected.
Even during 'Udta Punjab,' I didn't say much until the film was out. I feel it's incorrect to talk about a film until everything falls into place.
Ranbir has the ability to be a natural in front of the camera. There is nothing artificial about him. When I watch him on screen, I always feel that he is not acting. And I see this quality only in him among my contemporaries. I am a big Ranbir Kapoor fan.
If I can't put my heart and soul into a film, I don't take it up.
I had never imagined that one day, my statue would be installed at Madame Tussauds.