Akshaye Khanna

Of course, every city has its own character, but I enjoy coming to Delhi.

I have found Delhi so much more beautiful than Mumbai. South and central Delhi, especially, are just so beautiful - the roads, the trees, the buildings, the history.

I look upon Salman as an elder brother and want him to tie the knot first. Once he does that, I will settle down too.

To get into the process of doing back-to-back films, it takes getting a little used to.

If you make an authentic political film, which talks of real people and real events, in a politically conscious country like India, it is but natural that people will react to it in different ways and there will be a collage of opinions.

Reading about myself on public platforms makes me uncomfortable. I don't like it. I read other people's interviews or articles, but when it comes to myself, if I see something about myself then I immediately turn over the page.

In our Constitution, it is said that we have freedom of speech and freedom of expression. In my mind, unless that freedom is total, it is no freedom at all.

As a star-son it's a constant struggle to move away from being known as Vinod Khanna's son and create my own space.

Personal questions, or accusations about delivering flops or not doing good films end up being accusatory sessions where I have to defend myself. That's why I prefer not to do interviews.

To have your films not liked or not watched or failed, is not an easy thing to handle.

I am not comfortable, being in the limelight and I think that's fine. When I have to, I talk. Otherwise, I prefer not to.

Being single has its own advantages and it's a fun thing.