I am the son of a nurse from Bangalore. I went to St Joseph's but was not made for studies. I did my first play in Class VII and realised that I got a high from the claps of the audience.
I started out as a dancer as a kid; I've been dancing since I was 4. So, performing was always part of what I was. I don't know if it I enjoyed the response I got from people or if I liked having an audience, but there's something in me that wanted to perform.
Tupac and I were just close friends because we had such an insatiable drive and passion for acting and entertainment.
Anyone who hears enough laughter and applause at a young age will become an actor, whether they intend to or not.
I've always had a crazy sense of humor. So the ballet probably wouldn't have been enough for me. I had to clown around a little bit more.
I see myself touring internationally - everywhere, every theater, every arena - and putting out stand-up comedy specials until I can't even stand no more. Even then, I'll probably do my comedy special in a hospital bed.
I love to perform. I've never lost the urge. I've never once been on stage when I didn't want to be.
I like the pressure of having to perform so people will come to me.
I never really like to skate in an empty ice rink; I always need the attention of an audience.
We actors feed off the energy of our fans and when we see them enjoying our dance so much, it gives us all the more reason and motivation to perform better.
To be honest, all I wanted to do, all I ever, ever wanted to do - I just wanted to perform.
