Did you always want to be an actor?

Yes, acting has always been on my list. I have been an actor since my school days and performing on stage has always given me immense satisfaction.

What would you be if not an actor?

Well, I was a second officer in the merchant navy when I shifted to Mumbai. I sacrificed my profession for passion. I don’t think I’ll be able to do anything else except act and make films.

What do you enjoy most about acting?

The process of getting into the skin of a character is really satisfying.

What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

I’m still figuring out my strengths. Craft is infinite; it takes years to master anything. My biggest weakness is that I connect with my characters a lot. When the project is over, I start missing them.

Which medium do you prefer—television, web shows or Bollywood?

I’ve been doing TV for two years. I learnt so much from it. My current focus is on the web shows and films now. I feel there are very interesting stories being told in web shows, and I would love to be a part of them.

What do you think can make a role challenging?

When a character lives two lives. You have to think and act differently.

How would you approach a scene if you didn’t get along with your co-star?

Having a strong imagination helps me a lot. Knowing that he or she is someone I don’t get along with, I imagine that they are the best person to perform the scene with. Our inner artiste is very greedy. Whatever the circumstances, they all want to perform well.