Prateik Babbar

I know I must be true to myself.

I am proud to be their child. It is very inspiring for me. I am inspired by my mom and dad.

I have been watching Hollywood films from childhood.

I have no choice but give my best, even if it is a small role. There are a lot of expectations from the family and industry.

Obviously I am Prateik Babbar but I would like to be called Prateik. I am superstitious; there is a spiritual reason why.

My father is my hero and that's never going to change.

Yes, I mean, I can't match up to my mother's acting skills, actually both my parents. I just cannot match up to them. My mother was such a powerful and a respectable performer. They are actually overshadowing me and yes, I cannot be as good as them.

I try and work out every day if possible, or as many times as possible in a week. I concentrate on one body part at a time, and spend at least two to two-and-a-half hours on really intense weight training.

I spend about two hours every time when I'm in the gym.

Basically, whenever I watch my mother on screen, I never judge her as a performer; I always see her as my mother and I become emotional.

Both my parents have done considerable work in theatre and I have grown up with that culture, but I still felt that I needed formal training.

I am passionate about my work.