ISHAAN KHATTER

I wasn't very academically inclined, growing up as a child, and the only subject I was good at was English. I had a flair for it, since I came from a literary background.

A lot of people have their own idea of how you need to conduct yourself. But I think it's important to be spontaneous and honest, because what's frightening in the process of being correct is that you might lose yourself.

For me, what's important is to be inspired and keep moving to grow as an artist and as a person.

'Dhadak' has its own individuality and a story that deserves to be told to a larger audience.

'Dhadak' was the first film I was meant to do. And it is very close to my heart.

It was a great learning experience to work with all the stalwarts associated with 'Beyond the Clouds.' It's indeed a strong team to be working with.

I am extremely eclectic in choosing my films as an audience, and as a direct result of that, I love exploring, I love cinema, and I love learning from different experiences.

During college, I found academics repulsive and forced myself to study subjects I didn't want to pursue.

I'm not a method actor because it refers to a certain kind or technique of acting that I have studied about, and I know I'm not one of them.

Both my brother and mother are actors and dancers. Of course my mom, who is a Kathak exponent, is the most established dancer amongst the three of us.

'Sairat' is such a consuming movie, so I was stuck into its story. It has such a poignant end that I was quite moved by it.

There was a day when I woke up and realised that I had to pinch myself, since I was going to work with Majid Majidi.

I am emotionally strong, passionate, empathetic, and sensitive towards others, especially the people I love.

I am very inspired by my brother when it comes to fashion.

Language is something that I take great interest in.

I have been passionate about dancing and acting as long as I I can remember. It was a natural progression to make it my passion, pursue it, learn more about it, and develop myself as a performer.

I grew up with a deep regard for cinema.

The reason why I wanted to be an actor was to understand different people and cultures.

I am most passionate about dancing and acting, so performing was my focus, always. Even before I was old enough to be serious about it, I was always meddling with things - dancing all over the place and performing for my family.

As for my father, I developed a friendly equation with him once I grew up. He has seen 'BTC' and has loved it.

I used to think Janhvi was a quiet girl, but she is a big bully.

I believe it's always important to listen to the call of your heart.

I feel that when it comes to acting, Shahid and I approach roles differently.

People presume that just because I am Shahid Kapoor's brother, I must have studied in an international school, gone out on foreign vacations, and had a certain kind of upbringing. But the truth is quite different, and I am very proud of where I come from.

I feel I have learnt a lot on the sets of 'Beyond The Clouds,' and it will be a life-long learning for me.