Quotes from Aditya Roy Kapur

I can't do a film just for the sake of it.

People seem to know more about me than I do.

There's nothing like work to take your mind off setbacks.

When you are working with someone who is so aware of what they do, you become better, too.

I'm passionate about my work.

I have seen 'OK Kanmani,' and I really enjoyed it. I loved Dulquer's performance. I became a fan of his after seeing his work in the film. I would love to meet him.

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.

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.

I didn't like the idea of acting back in school. Both my brothers were into it.

I never get sullen, sad, or envious, because those emotions will get me nowhere.

It's a good addition to get a female perspective.

As actors, when we keep working every day, after a point of time, we just know all our emotional cards and how to play them.

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

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.

I didn't grow up watching Hindi films and loving them, or wanting to become a Bollywood actor. That, to me, was the most fantastical idea.

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'd love to do comedy.

I have no qualms in going for hair weaving or transplant.

Rahul Jaykar, my character in 'Aashiqui 2,' was a talented musician battling his demons, while Noor Nizami, my character in 'Fitoor,' is an artist who spends his entire life in pursuit of the love of his muse, Firdaus.

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.

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

My mom was working through my childhood, so I would be running around Mumbai from one dance class to another with my mom carrying the tape recorder with me. I would sit on the sidelines and watch her teach dance.

I wanted to become a cricketer primarily because the idea of playing in front of 40,000 odd people gave me an adrenaline rush.

If I want to be a leading man in a film, box office numbers count because producers have invested money. I see no wrong in that process.