You can't learn acting through any classes.

I was shying away from acting for the longest time - because of having such big shoes to fill.

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

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

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 gone around asking people, 'Do you know who I am...' Even if it's to cut a line at the airport.

My mum is slightly biased and feels everything I do is wonderful, but Dad was like, 'You should go ahead boldly, and I think you should do more films.' To me, that was some kind of acceptance.