I was overjoyed when I was offered the title role in 'Well Done Abba.' I was ready for the role even before I heard the story because you don't ask questions when it is Shyam Benegal's film. It is the chance of a lifetime.
I just love to work and spend time with my family. And that's the reason I don't look at the length of the role, but what it has to offer me.
I'm an actor, and I don't look at myself as providing comic relief. I have done diverse and dark roles such as a psycho, murderer, and others in films such as 'Don', 'Eklavya' and '3 Idiots.'
The moment you say, 'I want to do a role,' the story suffers. I don't set priorities in terms of roles or scripts.
I still reject lead roles, as I don't accept any role if I don't find it challenging enough. I am very careful while making selections.
I usually go with roles that I find entertaining. But every once in a while, there comes along a film that has an important social message. As actors, we have a certain responsibility toward our audience.