Quotes from Aditya Roy Kapur

I went on a diet after 'Daawat-e-Ishq.' It was tough to resist eating because we were in Lucknow and Hyderabad, and the food over there is amazing.

I find it tough to ride my bike around Bandra because people recognise me now.

In 'Kalank,' I am playing a character, which is quite strong, quiet a little complex yet interesting, that drew me towards the character when I heard the narration from director Abhishek Varman.

Before signing 'Dawat-E-Ishq,' I came across few more offers, but none of them interested me. This film has a soul, and I went for it.

I believe in the institution of marriage. I want to get married and start a family.

At the end of the day, it's a business; people want to make money. That's the intention with every film. It happens for some movies. For others, it doesn't.

Sometimes, I sit with my guitar and start playing... something or the other pops into my head... Basically, I write whatever that comes to my mind. I've written a lot of songs, but they are lying in my cupboard... I mean to do something about them someday.

I like training alone. Otherwise, I find I get too dependent on someone else for motivation.

Being single isn't all that bad, as you can be selfish and focus on yourself and your career.

Don't let any issue carry over to the next day. Talk about it all before you hit the bed.

At times, it is hard to say no to a film, but that happens, because you can't do a film due to date issues.

There are a couple of stories that I have in my head for which I feel like I should collaborate with people. So yes, if I would like to direct, I would also like to write whatever I direct.

Yes, I will probably concentrate on solo roles, but I would not say no to multi-starrers if they come from good directors and with a good script. I would allow myself the freedom to do it.

Daawat-E-Ishq' did not do as well as we expected, so yes, when a film doesn't do as well as you wanted it to, it hurts, especially after you have put your sweat and blood on it.

One cheat meal is fine, but keep it at one, because if you do another, then it's a slippery slope.

Sometimes smell can take you back to places.

I love all kinds of genres. I watch all kinds of movies.

Both my parents are wonderful cooks - my father looks like he has been in the kitchen his whole life.

There is lot of advice that I take from my brothers, as I am the youngest one. They give lot of advice to me.

When I was young, in my early films, the freshness, and the raw element in my presence on-screen was coming from my youth, and that naturally goes away with time. But the challenge of an actor is to retain the wonder and innocence alive.

As an actor, I feel one should use his look to trick people.

Every young actor wants this feeling of being the solo lead in a film.

I was never disheartened that I did not get solo hero movies.

When you are repeating your co-star, it's good to bring something new to the equation on screen.