Akshaye Khanna

I don't want to be known as an unprofessional actor. There was a time I was considered unprofessional, to a certain extent. I was very uncomfortable about that. ”

Earlier, in Indian cinema, actors were given a certain amount of time to learn on the job. That is not possible anymore. ”

Through the years, I have realised that when you have had fun playing a role, it comes across on screen. ”

It is essential for artistes to have that release of creativity, almost as necessary as eating food or drinking water. ”

For me, it doesn't matter what kind of role I am doing. I just enjoy the process of acting and filmmaking. ”

Salman has always been a source of inspiration for me. ”

I know I'm an oddball given that today 90 per cent of all human beings are extremely social, and I, for one, am a part of a profession which is not perceived to be for introverts, but I enjoy my personal space. ”

Everybody, and that includes an actor, wants to go to work everyday. That said, it's better to sit at home than do a bad film. That can harm your career more than not having a release! ”

My work is my hobby and if I am not on the sets, I am at home with a bunch of very close friends. ”

Everyone wants to do only those films which they find interesting. That is the way the industry works. ”