Quotes from Dino Morea

It was a conscious decision to stop in 2010 because the roles coming my way were terrible and I would have dug my grave had I continued.

It takes guts to see me differently. Some casting directors come up with the excuse and they don't see me differently. I just get the feedback from some that you are good looking. I find it very bizarre, what's my look got to do with casting me in a certain character. Just cast me. I can change my look.

There have been times I worked with directors who lost interest halfway into the film.

I have had an overdose of romantic thrillers.

One beauty tip men can follow is to apply argan oil on their face before they sleep, I have been following this routine for a long time.

The only reality show I'd probably take part in would be 'The Amazing Race.' Reality shows are fun to watch. Very tiring for the participants.

If given an opportunity I would act in regional films.

After acting in several Hindi films, I have decided to be a producer.

I did have good movies but they did not work in the Box Office... I did 'Holiday,' 'Aksar,' 'Plan' they were all good movies but they did not work.

When you are in a position of hunger, you can't say you want to only focus on craft, you can say that in a position of money. You have to make ends meet. If you think you are going to get by without that, it is a tough one.

I have to admit I have long and hectic days. But it's all worth it.

I keep repeating this. The trolls do not pay your bills. You cannot base your life on their opinions.

I had watched 'What Lies Beneath' long before I signed 'Raaz.' It was similar in terms of the story premise and the infidelity part. But I didn't have to go and watch the other film. Once I read the script I wanted to bring my own perspective. I didn't want to copy from a Hollywood film.

While signing a film, I take into account the producer, the banner and how much money they are actually going to put into marketing the film.

Insecurities did creep in and there was a time when I was going to say yes to crappy films, but then soon, I got back to my senses.

I feel certain negative characters, or the ones with grey shades, provide more scope for acting. These characters help you excel. And such interesting characters allure me.

Every character has its unique trajectory, and I try to do my best for every role I take up.

People correlate your skill with a hit or flop.

I speak a little bit of Italian.

My name is an Italian name because my father is an Italian and my mother is Indian.

If I am out partying, I end up watching the people doing yoga on my way home.

When I came into the industry, I didn't know anyone. I was modelling and I got one opportunity after another. This industry has given me life and my home.

As an actor, I'm not really worried about being typecast.

I brush my scalp from the back of my neck to the front of head. I brush it every night before I sleep before it stimulates the scalp. If you brush it, it will naturally secrete oil that is very good for your hair.