Quotes from Sidharth Malhotra

Infidelity in a serious relationship? No, I have never had that kind of a conflict. My conflicts have been time elements, geographical elements.

My endeavour in most of my movies is to inspire people.

I enjoy eating Italian and Japanese cuisine, and abroad, I love Zuma, Nobu, and Cipriani.

I grew up on action movies. I love the James Bond and Jason Bourne movies.

There will be people who don't like you or aren't convinced. I'd rather let my work talk than justify in words.

I'd rather have a small part in a big film or good story than do a solo film just for the sake of it.

You can't force people to feel in a certain way, and the sooner you understand that,the better. I feel everything has its way of working.

I am still getting used to stardom. It's a great place to be in.

No offense, but I don't get the whole concept of arranged marriage. I'd rather know the person who I'll settle down with.

When I look back at my journey, it gives me a sense of confidence. I have been through an odd journey from Delhi to Mumbai, struggling, not having a job, shifting houses... Today, I am giving interviews. So it does give me gratitude and confidence. The fear is gone.

I have had my set of fears in most of my movies. But the fun lies in overcoming them.

If you are the kind who has an active lifestyle and are not hellbent on looking all buffed up, I'd think a vegetarian diet is the way to go.

I'd like to have a different look for every film. As an actor, I think I should put more emphasis on my performance than on my looks.

Yes, there is an image people have of me, that I did only sweet boy roles. With 'Ek Villain,' I got the opportunity to break out from this image. It is a way of answering my critics, to tell them I am here to perform and not just for glamour.

The idea is to be different with every film, and I'm glad my mother and my brother, who were sitting besides me during the screening of 'Ek Villain,' forget it was me on screen after the first 15 minutes.

Years down the line, when people look at my filmography, I'd like them to see a legacy of new-age content films.

I think all actors are professional liars.