Dulquer Salmaan

Duplication never works for anybody.

— Dulquer Salmaan

One has to move from one's comfort zone to challenge oneself.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I've been dubbing my own lines in Tamil for some time now.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I studied business in the U.S. and later worked in Dubai.

— Dulquer Salmaan

Being a part of memorable movies has always been the goal.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I don't want to do acting as a chore or a job.

— Dulquer Salmaan

You can't learn acting through any classes.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I have always believed if the intention is right, it'll be a good film.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I enjoy working in movies that appeal to and will be seen by many people.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I've always been a fan of my father's films. I'm crazy about my father and his movies. If I promote his movies,…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I might play characters that are loud in the movies, but in real life, I'm not loud in terms of personality.

— Dulquer Salmaan

In films, you will be judged by your last hit or, let's say, your last film.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I can make chicken curry, rice, kheema... I am a foodie and enjoy varied cuisines. My favourites are Korean and Japanese.

— Dulquer Salmaan

It is when I am convinced about my character that I can do justice to that role.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I don't want to get into a comfort zone. I am getting characters of varying shades, which I believe will help me…

— Dulquer Salmaan

Whenever offers come my way, if I connect with it, then I am completely open to it.

— Dulquer Salmaan

While I am fluent in Hindi, I was a little worried about my accent. So when I was approached for 'Karwaan,' I…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I enjoy clothes. My mother tells me how, even as a kid, I used to choose my own clothes. I have a…

— Dulquer Salmaan

It might be easy to identify me as so-and-so's son, especially to begin with, but you only get that one first film,…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I've done all my schooling at Chennai - it's always home for me. All my growing up years have been spent here,…

— Dulquer Salmaan

Somehow, I'm in denial about being desirable. But every time my wife tells me to shave or cut my hair or clean…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I didn't want to use my father's name. I don't think I will ever want to use his influence... Never have I…

— Dulquer Salmaan

My mum is slightly biased and feels everything I do is wonderful, but Dad was like, 'You should go ahead boldly, and…

— Dulquer Salmaan

People think that I have some idea about how I choose my films. I make sure that I am doing the kind…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I can't come to terms with stardom or see myself as a star.

— Dulquer Salmaan

If we're discussing women's empowerment and equal rights, then yes, I support it.

— Dulquer Salmaan

When you just coast through work and don't feel inspired, I feel you are lying to yourself.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I am very instinctive. When I read a script, I think, 'Is this something I would want to watch?'

— Dulquer Salmaan

The debut film came much easier to me than it would have if I was an outsider.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I would be very uncomfortable doing a safe part. It would make me think something is wrong.

— Dulquer Salmaan

For any actor, being part of a Mani Ratnam film is a great experience. I grew up watching his films.

— Dulquer Salmaan

Honestly, I don't think we see ourselves as stars. That's what the media tags us as. I personally don't think too much…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I have the luxury of balancing and juggling films in different languages.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I don't know what draws me to my films. In hindsight, my choices turn out OK.

— Dulquer Salmaan

I don't want to commit to too many films, as it would result in getting out of touch with what is happening…

— Dulquer Salmaan

For me, style is all about confidence. What you wear, both in terms of clothing and jewellery, should add to your confidence.

— Dulquer Salmaan

'Parava,' in my head, was always a film about children. And I was like, 'If I can be part of the film…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I feel lucky that I always have a number of films to choose from. I would like to come out of my…

— Dulquer Salmaan

I used to make short films even as a kid. I used to have a camera and play around with it. So,…

— Dulquer Salmaan

People working in films are somewhat like gypsies: we move from set to set and spent weeks, sometimes even longer working while…

— Dulquer Salmaan