Quotes

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

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

People seem to know more about me than I do.

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

The dos are drink lots of water, get enough fibre and carbs as well, as they are important. The don'ts are don't be too extreme with any diet; it can really end up harming your system and immunity.

I am happiest when I am on the sets.

It's not a matter of being choosy as an actor but a matter of liking the right script.

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

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

Even when I was doing supporting roles, I always had this belief that one day the opportunity to play a lead would come my way.

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.

When I was a VJ, people told me I will be an actor. I used to laugh.

I had never thought I would be an actor.

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

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.

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

There are lots of offers that I am getting. I can't complain.

It's exciting to work with stars, but there is no reason to be nervous because in the initial stages of my career, I have worked with Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan... I have worked with these stars, so nervousness has gone out my system after that.

It's not a conscious decision that I only want to do romantic films.

If you have Katrina Kaif standing in front of you, you will be full of passion. Passion is natural to me where Katrina is concerned.

My first date was when I was in school. I remember I took her out, and we had sandwiches because I didn't have any money, but it was fun.

I remember, post the release of 'Aashiqui 2,' there was a girl from Kolkata who was waiting outside my building for six days, and that's crazy. She should have just called me; I would have gone and met her.

Sometimes smell can take you back to places.

As an actor, technically, when you are off a film, you are out of a job. An actor goes from job to job. By virtue, acting is an unsure profession.

If a film does not do well, there is a certain period when you do feel low. It affects you because you put in a lot of effort.