PRABHU DEVA

I had been choreographing and dancing for a good 12 years before I did 'Que Sera Sera' for Boney Kapoor. I did it for two reasons - one, I shared a good rapport with Boney, and the more important reason, Madhuri Dixit.

I don't get stressed out about my films because the box-office collection is not in my control.

Till I get bored, I can eat. Suddenly one day, I will decide, 'Okay, today I will eat.' Then, I dance.

I get a lot of free time between films, but I don't know why I hardly dance.

Yes, anybody can dance. Whether it is right or wrong, that doesn't matter.

I don't consider myself a trendsetter.

Madhuri did the moonwalk in 'Que Sera Sera' perfectly. We didn't think it would become so iconic.

If anyone is calling me to choreograph a dance, they know my style, and they know I am a taskmaster. They want to present themselves as a good dancer before their fans, and that is why they want me to choreograph.

I can easily eat 15-20 dosas or idlis at a time.

Looking back, the most challenging thing for me was actually directing. It's very tough. Being in front of the camera is easy since the director can tell me what to do. But being the director and giving people directions is the toughest thing for me.

I love cake or any sweets.

I became a director by accident. M.S. Raju garu asked me to direct a movie, and I said OK. It all happened in 5 minutes.

It is very difficult to come up with new things in action genre. I try what all I can change and give something different; I try my best to do whatever I can in the same space.

I've never really enjoyed being in front of the camera.

Ditya Bhande is a nice dancer.

When I went to the sets of 'ABCD,' I felt younger. Surrounded by so many young dancers, I, too, became a dancer again.

I didn't really have to struggle in the industry, but I've never shied away from hard work.

Of course I'd like someone in my life. And of course, when I go home in the evening, I wish there was someone waiting for me. But very honestly, I don't have time to be lonely. My work fills up most of my day, and when I get home, I just want to sleep.

I have been into acting and direction, but choreography is my first love.

Making commercial cinema is very tough.

Taking up the choreography for an awards night is completely different from choreographing a song for a film.

I like Mysuru Palace, which is always a great place to visit.

Chiranjeevi garu is my favourite dancer.

Action is not really my genre, but it's what people expect out of me. And it works, too.

Nayanthara stopped signing films when she was at the pinnacle of her career for our love, and we wanted to get married with the blessings of our parents.