Mumbai: Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan says he has always been a risk-taker, as taught by his superstar dad Mammootty.
In a recent interview, Dulquer said that his father always encourages him to take risks as he doesn't believe in spoon-feeding him in the film business.
"My father always encourages me to take risks. Right from my initial days, he told me that my food, lodging and other basic things were secure. So, as a youngster if I don't take risks, if I don't experiment, who will? Dad always says that unless you make mistakes you cannot build your character as an individual, and grow as an artist. If one film fails, I do not have to sleep on the road, right? So, then why should I not take calculated risks? My father is very stubborn. He does not believe in spoon-feeding me in the film business," said the Mahanati actor.
Dulquer who has worked in popular southern films like Ustad Hotel, O Kadhal Kanmani, Charlie, Mahanati marked his Bollywood debut with Karwaan in 2018. The actor is also seen in the latest rom-com The Zoya Factor.
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When asked how does he prep for his role, the actor said, "It really depends on the kind of character I am playing, because in some, I need physical training while in others I need more of mental preparation and observation."
The actor has worked in four different languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. How does he manage to switch between languages with ease?
"Hindi was my second language and I grew up in Chennai, so my Tamil is good. My mother made sure that my sister and I speak in Malayalam at home, so that at least we learn our mother tongue. Having said that, I think in English, so any other language I converse in, I actually translate in my mind before saying it," he replied.
Dulquer said that initially, his parents used to point ut the fact that he does not speak good Malayalam, which comes from his schooling.
The actor further said that is constantly learning and his dad is happy with the fact that he is doing everything on his own.
What's the most 'Mallu' habit he has rather than speaking Malayalam? "Eating rice", he said.
