I was an assistant director for a year, and I realized, 'God, this is a lot of hard work. This is going to take time. So what's the shortcut? What's the better option?' Then thankfully, someone said, 'Why don't you become an actor?' Emraan Hashmi More Quotes by Emraan Hashmi More Quotes From Emraan Hashmi I generally like grey roles. My interpretation of drama is different from the popular perception. Acting, for me, is not about overplaying, it is about concealing. I like flawed characters that people relate to. I would never do a romcom. Emraan Hashmi character drama people Boldness, sensuality and an unapologetic way of showing things, that is part of my films. Emraan Hashmi unapologetic film way Just be yourself. Be honest, work towards a goal, and you'll achieve it. Emraan Hashmi being-yourself honest goal I think it is rather 'unsexy' to go under the knife and modify your appearance. Emraan Hashmi knives appearance thinking I am a bit difficult to be around sometimes. I can be stubborn on a lot of things, and I'm set, but I can also adapt in a conflict situation and don't hold on to an ego. I end up seeing the larger good and adapt to it, provided it benefits me. I may come across as a cold person, but I am extremely sentimental. Emraan Hashmi benefits stubborn ego In my career, I have played a gangster, an ex cop, a journalist and a film director. Yet, the label of a serial kisser refuses to leave me. Emraan Hashmi labels careers directors I don't want awards. I am not saying this like it's a case of sour grapes. It isn't. I have been to a couple of award functions, and I soon realised that it doesn't give me the kick that it does to others. Emraan Hashmi awards couple giving I watch a romcom only when my wife drags me Emraan Hashmi drag wife watches My victory is when the audience buys a ticket to watch my film. I am extremely thrilled when they give it a thumbs-up. Emraan Hashmi thumbs-up victory giving An Emraan Hashmi film has come to guarantee certain ingredients: An intense, grey central character, a beautiful girl - if he gets lucky, then two - couple of kisses, a few bold scenes, fabulous music and a climatic twist. Emraan Hashmi girl couple beautiful I respect the Bible and offer namaz regularly. But I am ritualistic only up to a certain extent. I believe only in those rituals that I can understand and connect with, and conduct them my own way. Emraan Hashmi certain believe way My films have a bold interpretation. They are unapologetic about showing intimacy. Going by the number of people who come to watch my films, this is what our target audience yearns for. Emraan Hashmi target-audience numbers people After I tasted success with erotic thrillers, a time came when I was being offered only films belonging to that genre. The industry loves repeating a success formula, and the audience had formed a certain image of mine in their minds. Emraan Hashmi erotic film mind If I am told to be at a shoot at 10 A.M., I am ready on time. By 11:30, I lose my patience. After that, I keep threatening to leave the sets if they don't begin soon. It works sometimes. Emraan Hashmi threatening ready sometimes I'm not meant to run around trees. I can't throw my arms in the air and sing, I find that boring and irritating. Sweet romcoms are not my cup of tea. The film has to be a little twisted and quirky. Emraan Hashmi air running sweet I feel I should never do passive characters. They don't work for me. Emraan Hashmi passive should character It is fun to see girls going mad about me or dancing around to get one glimpse of me. These are major perks of being an actor. But you need to be cautious and respectful. Emraan Hashmi girl dancing fun You never compete with the people in your crew; you have your own team. Competition is only with those people whose film is releasing alongside on Friday and never with one's own team. Emraan Hashmi friday team people When a film is successful, you don't need to shout about it from the rooftops. I don't believe in going into overdrive. There's no desperation to be acknowledged as the reason for a film's success. Emraan Hashmi successful believe needs My hectic work schedule does not often permit me time to visit temples, but my conversations with God don't depend on idol worship. Inside my heart, I have developed and sustained a direct communication with Him. Emraan Hashmi communication idols heart
