You snooze and you lose: Dhanush on stardom

Dhanush has been in the industry for nearly 17 years and though he has an extremely successful career with a huge fan following, the actor says he would not be able to survive if he starts taking it for granted.

Dhanush, who has headlined several blockbusters in South and made a successful Bollywood debut with "Raanjhanaa", says an actor is always striving to give what the audience wants.

"You'll get kicked in your face. You cannot afford to snooze, not even a bit. You have to be updated, on your toes, always thinking what to do, what people want.

"That's the million dollar question: what people want from your films and you. If only you can master that , things would be easier and simpler," Dhanush said in a group interview.

The 35-year-old actor believes as an artiste it is important to work hard as there are many talented people who can replace the one who is lazy.

"It's very difficult to understand how people want different things at different times and you have to work really hard on yourself, your films. You cannot afford to be lazy. There are always so many better talents out there to replace you."
"I was looking forward to learn and unlearn, understand how things work there. I took this as a great opportunity to explore more. I am not very fluent with the language, that was the only tiny block I had in mind. Other than that, there was no pressure."
"Probably I wasn't lucky enough, it went to a better actor, other actors... So many things have to fall in place. But I can tell you confidently I'm doing something very soon."