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'Satya' was a groundbreaking film that opened people's eyes. People like Ram Gopal Varma and Shekhar Kapur introduced such films in the industry as never seen before, and it wasn't easy if you went to a producer with an arthouse film back in the '90s. They'd laugh you out of the room.

Mukul Dev

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Riding a camel was a challenge.

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I am selfless only to an extent, I can't be a martyr, I have a daughter to raise.

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If someone praises me for my acting, all I say is thanks and in case of criticism, I do apologize.

Tin Thanks Thank

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I'm a commercial pilot before I was an actor.

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Language does not matter to audience if content is good. It is the director's belief which is translated on screen and roles are written according to his imagination.

Imagination Good Age

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I use an extremely soft mattress. Hard ones are a complete no-no.

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I relish North Indian and Mughlai food. I'm also a big fan of good steaks and cold cuts.

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I like reading about the astronomical and celestial world a lot.

World T Reading

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Bengali is like Urdu. If you cannot get the pronunciation right, you spoil the flavor of it all.

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As for 'Bigg Boss,' it's a risky territory, I don't know what would happen if I lose my temper or someone does in the house; or they try to get into personal space. It might sound crazy but I feel I am old fashioned and conventional that way.

Space Would Way

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Among non-fiction authors I like Richard Bach, Nichiren Daishonin, Burton Watson, Deepak Chopra and MJ Akbar.

Watson Ton Thor

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In the mid '70s when 'Sholay' released, people had never seen action like that - horses, jeeps, dacoits, fights on a bridge - it was all very new, and the movie set a benchmark.

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'Satya' was a groundbreaking film that opened people's eyes. People like Ram Gopal Varma and Shekhar Kapur introduced such films in the industry as never seen before, and it wasn't easy if you went to a producer with an arthouse film back in the '90s. They'd laugh you out of the room.

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It was my brother Rahul Dev who suggested my name for the original film 'Krishna' as he didn't have the dates.

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TV works at such amazing deadlines and the audiences you're catering to is a very different audience than the one that watches films as the attention span is less.

Work Amazing You

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Undoubtedly Sunny Deol, he is the most handsome Sardar. You cannot look better than him in a turban.

You Urban Undoubtedly

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I approached flying with full enthusiasm and even won a scholarship. Fate, it seems, had other plans and after completing my course, i ended up modeling.

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Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal Kapoor made for such a handsome Sikh in 'Vijeta.'

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I believe a good actor does not have an accent of his own.

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With the years passing I feel the need to know more about meditation, kriya yoga and chanting.

Yoga Years Year

To top the happiness of professional success, I now have a baby girl!

In both 'Dondo,' which has been directed by Tarun Mukherjee, and 'Krishna' directed by VV Vinayak, I got to play interesting characters. Moreover, I have enjoyed working for these films, because it was a challenge to learn two languages and express my emotions in them.

Long back, I did a television show 'Gharwali Uparwali,' and it was appreciated for its light-hearted humor.

I'm honored with the success of 'Omerta' at the Toronto Film Festival.

I like to write on anything that is intriguing, unheard of - something that is offbeat.

In 'Burrraah,' I play a teacher whose aim is to reform a bunch of rowdy boys. My character is very interesting and I chose this film for a Punjabi debut because of its story, script, screenplay and director, Sagar Sharma. I love the way he narrates a story.

I am more of an outdoor person, but when I can't run outside, I make sure the treadmill sees a lot of me.

Let me tell you this, a daughter is a boon to this mankind.

Back in 1995, I was young, fresh out of the academy and jobless.

Rahul is my greatest critic; I look up to him. At 40, I'm fit, and that's because of Rahul. If I'm neglecting my health, he's the one to catch hold of me.

What matters is the quality of your show. In my opinion, numbers will fluctuate but you need to be honest with what you are offering to your audience. There are shows that have super high numbers but then you can't even sit through those.

If they ask me to do something like 'Emotional Atyachar,' I am not doing that. I have a daughter at home, not that she will judge me but there are certain things, which I feel I don't fit in at all.

Content will always be the king for me.

I have observed Afghani people and their Urdu is not as chaste as it should be and that reflects in the way they speak. Their native language is Pashtun.

It does not matter what is the background of actors as long as they fit the role assigned to them.

My first Telugu film 'Krishna' became a super duper hit and since then there was no looking back.

I have always loved writing as it comes very naturally to me.

I spend a lot of time thinking of stories and reading and that's where my creativity comes from.

I love all kinds of books, which include fiction and non-fiction.

I have always preferred satin sheets.

I have to get my eight hours of sleep. Otherwise I'd be cranky all day.

I hate cluttering my bed.

I don't think I am cut out for reality shows.

I have been on only one reality show, which was a dance show, a long time ago.

I love to eat rajma chawal anytime.

Lamb chops is my favourite.

A horror film does not rely on dialogues and music. It is the sound of creaking doors, the window banging open and the build-up that is not easy to achieve.

Rahul's my elder brother and I feel good to have someone in the industry who has helped me out.

I am basically a runner. It gives a 'runners high' - a feeling of euphoria and well-being which generates endorphins in the brain.

I attribute my lean physique to the regime I've been following thanks to my brother Rahul who made sure fitness was of prime importance in my life.