“That’s the way we need to work, and that’s the way you can drum up that passion needed to do good work.”

Critics have a job to do. They do not criticize you without reason.

I really thought that there was going be this moment when a ray of light from heaven would come pouring in, background music would start playing with angels singing, but none of that happens!

Whatever you do, do it from the heart

The trade magazine and all was banned in my house. The first time I read a film magazine was when I was 18.

Not that we’re complaining, but I think with that comes a lot of responsibility.

If people are looking forward to my films, then I am happy, and I must be doing something right.

I am a sports enthusiast, and if given an opportunity, I want to be a sportsman, even today. I want to promote the sport that is indigenous to India.

More often than not, we cater to the public perception.

There is one common thing in superstars – enthusiasm and humility towards their work.

However, there is a latent desire in most actors to do a role where you can go all out and experiment.

Kabaddi is a matter of national pride. Why can’t cricket, hockey, football and kabaddi be given equal platforms and co-exist? I believe that can happen.

The trade magazine and all was banned in my house. The first time I read a film magazine was when I was 18.

I’m an actor, paid to act. I don’t bring personal problems to the sets. Dad taught me that.

My films are of paramount importance to me, the same as my family. That’s not going to change. This is a balance I have to strike throughout my life.

My daughter is not an object to flash around or a prized item to put on display.

Just because I don’t show six-pack abs doesn’t mean that I don’t have them.

I read a lot. I spend of lot time thinking. It actually looks like I’m doing nothing, but… hanging out with clever and interesting people is a must if you’re writing comedy, like hanging out with a good bass player when you’re a drummer.

It helps that, if I don’t want to play, I don’t really have to! I’m not the best drummer in the world, but it’s something I love and enjoy, and that sounds like a good trade.

When I showed an interest in drumming, he showed me how to mummy-daddy roll and that set me up for a bit.

I love playing. In lots of ways, I think having been able to carry on playing purely out of love rather than having to do it for a living means I still love the drums.

And to be honest, it’s all about the sound, the noise, the rattle and hum. Who wouldn’t want to make a fantastic noise with drums and cymbals?!

I try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.

I love drums and love how they look, so we offer re-wrapping to reboot your old kit, a hardware lacquering service – the black looks amazing, and bespoke snare drums.

I find it very difficult not to write in any sort of Sudanese style. With Sudanese music, there are very specific things that happen with the syncopation of the drums, melodies and stuff.