Ashish Sharma

I know April, May and June are a few unbearable months, and working out in a gym and sweating in such dirty hot, sticky, humid weather puts me off. The best way is to swim. I feel so fresh and rejuvenated after swimming, and I believe it's one of the best mode to fitness during summers.

This journey from non-dancer to dancer has given me a lot of self-confidence and inner strength. I feel like a different person.

I always had this dream to act: so much so, even as a child, I used to take part in Ram Leelas.

I have grown up on literature and mythological stories. They have fascinated me since childhood, and I believe every character that I portray on screen is an extension of my personality to some degree. That is why whatever role I play seems in my comfort zone.

Not just me, in fact, my entire family is a devout follower of Lord Hanuman. It's an annual affair where we all celebrate Hanuman Jayanti with a big puja at home, and all the relatives join us in the puja.

My family is really happy that I'm playing Ram.

Whenever you give a shot, the nervous energy in your stomach is the key to that emotional breakdown, that kick that is needed to perform.

In Jaipur, I did almost everything from regional theatre to Shakespeare's plays. But when I shifted to Mumbai, I joined Anupam Kher's academy, Actor Prepares,to hone my acting skills.

I haven't had any formal training, but I guess dance comes naturally to us - people from the north. See how much we dance at weddings.

I choose grey characters, as I enjoy playing a human character. I don't shy away from showing the shortcomings of my characters.

I am the kind who is always on time while shooting.

Juggling 'Rangrasiya' and 'Jhalak' at the same time was a big thing. It has made me headstrong.