Rajkummar Rao

You've played a variety of characters in 2017. Was it a conscious decision to pick roles that were distinct?
People often ask me if a role like the one I play in [Hansal Mehta's upcoming venture] Omerta is within my comfort zone, or I prefer a [light-hearted character like the one in] Bareilly Ki Barfi. The answer is that I don't know. I don't want to find my comfort zone. Because when you find it, you become complacent. I don't want to feel comfortable when it comes to acting. I have always looked for different genres and characters. Otherwise this is a really boring job [laughs]. Sometimes, when I get similar roles, I have to do something that makes them distinct. For instance, my characters in Behen Hogi Teri and Bareilly Ki Barfi both belong to Lucknow. But, I tried to ensure there weren't many similarities between them. I want to surprise viewers with my performance. That's why I never compartmentalise films into genres. I merely look at the story.