Quotes from Aditya Roy Kapur

What normally we see is the finished product, someone's performance on screen, but behind the scenes, a lot goes into it.

I write songs, and there is a definite need to express myself through my music.

Failure of a film doesn't diminish my love for acting.

When you work for long, you know things about your craft, but how differently you are going to project it so that it can still look new is what I am constantly trying.

I am not good with PR or in projecting a certain image of myself, and I don't give clarifications about rumours; that's it.

Like any other actor, I want to be part of good projects.

'Aashiqui 2' and 'Yeh Jawaani' were hit films, especially the former film in which I was the protagonist.

At the end of the day, filmmaking is a business. You want everyone to make money.

Sure, it can happen that the director sees you in a particular genre, and they like your work in that genre; they tend to think that you can only do well in that genre.

I am not in the habit of putting a ring on my own finger.

Now that I have joined Instagram, I think I'm on it less than before. Earlier, I used to be there all the time. I'm enjoying it because it's where you have complete control on what you're putting out, as you want it. I don't feel there's a compulsion to be active.

I've always been a quiet person.

When in a relationship, you are responsible for another person, too. I don't want to commit unless I am absolutely ready.

By the time I finished my first three films, I realised this is something I want to do for a long time, learn, and grow in.

I am not a cook at all. It wasn't difficult to play a chef because it was not about knowing recipes. I just had to look comfortable in the kitchen.

A film like 'Aashiqui 2' needed to happen for people to see me in the capacity of a hero. I am getting a lot of opportunities, as people have recognised the potential in me.

I am happiest when I am on the sets.

I think live-in relationship works for a few people, and it doesn't for others. I have never done it, so I can't speak about the pros and cons. I don't know if that will work for me or not, but I am definitely not close to the idea. For an arrangement like that to succeed, one needs to have the right feeling for the right person.

I am all about old school romance. I love everything about the classic relationships.

I have been in relationships, and I felt that I was in love, but I don't know if love lasts forever.

I don't think about how much business my films will make.

I believe one is not going to get anywhere by sitting and planning too much. The point is to keep doing, and what will happen will happen.

I don't think you can ever remake a classic.

When 'Fitoor' didn't work, it affected me a lot. It hurts when a film doesn't do well.