To be honest, my career has seen lots of ups and downs, and things have often changed. Success, for me, is not just about giving a hit on a Friday. It means sustaining yourself in this industry.

I've been in this line for 16 years, and I've been sustaining myself. I am here.

'I am here' sounds a bit too philosophical, Akshay. Could you elaborate?

I have good releases, good years. I have interesting releases (coming up), great producers to work with. So, for me, success is about still ticking. I feel good that, even after 16 years, I'm hanging in here without support. None of my forefathers are from this line, and I'm just doing this on my own. That's all.