“I don't speak Punjabi. My dad runs a beauty salon and is an Elvis fan.” — Sacha Dhawan

I'm used to playing characters that are so different to me and I love that; it's my safety blanket and I hide behind the character.

I'm really into reading books right now about India. You reach a certain age where you start missing your home history.

The only way you can make change is by moving someone, making them laugh, making them cry. But art has to be at the forefront of change.

Being of Indian heritage is a challenge - and it's a blessing as well sometimes - because being good isn't good enough. You have to be exceptional to play different characters.