Quotes from Dulquer Salmaan

I don't want to do acting as a chore or a job.

I chose my own path because that was the only way.

You can't learn acting through any classes.

When you just coast through work and don't feel inspired, I feel you are lying to yourself.

People think that I have some idea about how I choose my films. I make sure that I am doing the kind of films that I want to watch. You hear so many stories, and one of them will stand out and connect to you somewhere.

For me, style is all about confidence. What you wear, both in terms of clothing and jewellery, should add to your confidence.

It is when I am convinced about my character that I can do justice to that role.

My primary focus will be Malayalam films. I will choose from what comes my way and take a call irrespective of the language.

I used to make short films even as a kid. I used to have a camera and play around with it. So, I was always interested in the process and telling stories. I've always wanted to direct.

I enjoy clothes. My mother tells me how, even as a kid, I used to choose my own clothes. I have a feel for it, and I do the costume coordination for my photo shoots as well. Many a time, even my characters wear the clothes I choose.

Somehow, I'm in denial about being desirable. But every time my wife tells me to shave or cut my hair or clean up my look, I playfully boast to her that I'm the most desirable man!

One has to move from one's comfort zone to challenge oneself.

'Parava,' in my head, was always a film about children. And I was like, 'If I can be part of the film and help promote it in some way or the other, I'd be very happy.' I also did 'Ann Maria' because it was a story about kids.

I've always been a fan of my father's films. I'm crazy about my father and his movies. If I promote his movies, it's because of this.

I was shying away from acting for the longest time - because of having such big shoes to fill.

I might play characters that are loud in the movies, but in real life, I'm not loud in terms of personality.

For any actor, being part of a Mani Ratnam film is a great experience. I grew up watching his films.

I studied business in the U.S. and later worked in Dubai.

I don't know what draws me to my films. In hindsight, my choices turn out OK.

There is nothing like a 'born actor.' It's all about honing the skills.

While I am fluent in Hindi, I was a little worried about my accent. So when I was approached for 'Karwaan,' I told them they need to first listen to me speak in Hindi, in case it sounds off.

I need to rely on the director's confidence and what he sees in me.

It might be easy to identify me as so-and-so's son, especially to begin with, but you only get that one first film, after which you have to prove yourself and keep improving.

I don't want to commit to too many films, as it would result in getting out of touch with what is happening in the industry.