I am not the fittest guy, I don't have biceps and six-pack abs.
Varun Sharma
As long as you are getting to do what you love and getting paid to do it, it's the best feeling.
When I was studying at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Sanjay Dutt came to our school as the chief guest on the Founder's Day. He is an alumnus of the school.
I am open to doing TV but it will be very selective.
If your character is written well and is meaty enough, even two scenes has the potential to stand out.
It is the vibe of a city that makes it unique.
When I got to know that I will be doing 'Dilwale,' I was numb. I called my mother and told her, and there was a two-minute silence.
If 'Sajjan Singh Rangroot' showed seriousness through the First World War, 'Carry On Jatta 2' had a great dose of comedy.
It's important to be a part of good films.
The biggest reward for any actor is to be recognised by the characters they play.
I lost my father. He had diabetes and high BP and so he died of kidney failure.
It is always good to be cast in films with good stories and content, made by such amazing banners and directors. For an actor it's a task to work in films like these.
I think it is a blessing to be known by the name of your character. How many characters can we count on our fingertips? Not many. To be one of them is a big achievement.
Basically, life isn't just about eating and partying - we need to figure out unique ways in which we can add to our curiosity levels, besides satisfying the wanderer in us.
People make a city, it's not the other way round.
I am not scared of getting typecast.
I have always been a great fan and admirer of Nitesh's work - whether it was 'Bhoothnath Returns,' 'Chillar Party' or 'Dangal.'
If you look at my track record, I have only done saaf-suthri family movies.
Making people smile makes me feel good from the inside.
I was always sorted; I wanted to become an actor.
Some of my favourite shows are 'Black Mirror,' a dystopian thriller show called '3%,' 'Ozark,' 'Tyrant,' etc.
I genuinely like to make people laugh. It is one of the toughest things to do.
I have always been wanting to do TV as it is a huge medium and in India we are making such amazing shows.
It was a completely different experience working on 'Chhichhore' with Nitesh sir. The way he narrates and the way he directs actors is completely unique. He has that rare quality of blending a great story with finely-etched characters and an underlying message.
There is so much competition and content floating around right now, so comedy has to have a lot quirk and heart.
I performed in plays like 'Ashwatthama' and 'Andha Yug.' It was hardcore theatre.
To do a film with Govinda, who is a legend in that genre, whose timing is impeccable was challenging.
That's the magic of filmmaking. When you are on sets 18-20 hours of the day for two-three months at a stretch, the unit becomes like family.
If you leave a mark, if you're liked by people, then the constant work will keep happening.
Comedy can be a lot more fun if you try something unique.
You can wine and dine all around the globe but the joy of coming back home to a meal cooked by your mom is pure bliss.
Everyone is so occupied that they hardly get time to laugh their fullest. So, I feel blessed that through the medium of cinema, I can bring a smile on someone's face.
As co-actors, Rajkummar and Janhvi are so wonderful. It's amazing to work with them.
Heavy food tends to make you lethargic and can interfere with your whole acting process!
I am very passionate about my first cup of morning tea. I like it in a certain way, so rather than having someone follow my instructions and go through the drill I prefer to just make my own cup of tea.
I had always been a very pampered child.
I want to do a film like 'Jolly LLB' or something in that space.
Actually, everyone in India does some jugaad in their lives, whether in school, college, marriages, work etc. And most of us have different jugaads for different situations.
Traffic snarls or jet life doesn't make a city fast.
Hosting a game show is quite interactive and non-fictional shows are a part of entertainment.
Chhichhore' is really close to all of our hearts. We had a great time while making the film.
Nowadays if you talk of comedy as a film genre, you cannot create a simple comedy film, because there are so many other platforms where you can watch comedy free of cost.
Every character, if fleshed out properly, is being taken seriously.
I will always cherish the year 2019 in my life because I've literally lived out of a suitcase, travelled from one set to another and played such a variety of characters, which is a dream for any actor.
I have always stayed true to my craft.
I am not a conventional hero. I am a regular guy trying to entertain people.
I want to be associated with content and characters that will be embedded in the hearts and minds of people for a long time.
The character of Chandigarh appears to be slow, but people here are quite competitive.
I do not get caught up in mundane, routine things.
Cooking is one thing I would love to learn but I keep procrastinating.
