On playing superhero
It is every actorâs dream to play a superhero. Everyone knows that Ayanâs (Mukerji) film is not a clichĂ©d superhero film. He is going to spend 10 years of his life on making this trilogy. Itâs a mythological set in a contemporary world. Itâs about a boy born with a certain superpower which I canât talk about right now. Itâs too early. But itâs really exciting to partner with Ayan. I think that is my most favourite creative partnership. I am so proud and inspired by this young boyâs mind and what he is going to do with the film. The kind of ideas he has, I am really, really impressed by the thought. This one is with Alia Bhatt. Also, I hope I can wear my underwear over my pants. That would be good.
On Deepikaâs depression
I didnât know about Deepikaâs depression at all. I have no idea. It depends from person to person. When an actor talks about something, you have to understand, theyâre sometimes role models, they can inspire people. When an actor talks about something, it always has to come from the intention of wanting to improve somebody elseâs life or mental health or problem or disability. Like Hrithik Roshan spoke so vehemently about his stammering problem. It is not about speaking about it but also giving them the solution to it. I think thatâs whatâs important. When you speak about a problem and just talk about it, thatâs sympathy. When you give them a solution, youâre doing something for society and helping them. In that sense, yes, itâs important. How do you overcome your disability, your fears? If you can inspire people with that, I think thatâs brilliant.
On rejecting Dil Dhadakne Do
I think itâs unfair to talk about movies that you arenât part of. There are so many actors who were part of Bombay Velvet before I came on board. Movies are written in your destiny. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesnât. As an actor, you can only do two or three movies a year. So many films are offered to us, we have to choose what we connect with best and what we want to be a part of.
