Vicky Kaushal

Subconsciously, there was always an actor inside me. But while growing up, it was a very normal childhood because my dad never got films to the dining table and never discussed films.

When I was growing up, my father never got his profession to the house. We didn't discuss films on the dining table.

A hero could be anyone who does something heroic, irrespective of the gender.

Whatever understanding I have of filmmaking is because of my stint as an assistant director on 'Gangs of Wasseypur.'

Race' is one of the most successful film franchises in Bollywood. So I was really excited and honoured on being approached for the film. But since I was already committed to another film during the same time as the makers are planning to shoot 'Race 3,' things eventually didn't work out, unfortunately.

I don't label films or actors, and labelling means setting boundaries. Why do you want to do that to art?

I did engineering, and when people asked me my career plans, I used to say I would do an MBA.

I would want to believe that every film I do turns out to be the turning point of my career.

During my engineering days, we were taken for an industrial visit. I realised that I can't do a regular job.

When I told my father that I wanted to join the film industry, he asked me if I was sure about it, as acting is a very insecure profession. He also asked me if my reason to join the same profession like him was to have an easy road. I said no.

I will give my best to the job always.

I was always active on stage - taking part in dance competitions, skits, and plays.