Actually, the film's outline is like my autobiography. I was born in Chandni Chowk in Delhi. My 87-year old grandmother still stays in Parathewali Galli. I go there as I have lots of friends still living in and around Chandni Chowk. When there is a shooting in Delhi, I always get my food from there.

While making the film, I talked about my life and how I started from working as a waiter, a cook and a martial arts teacher. That's why the director (Nikhil Advani) put Chandni Chowk in the title as well as some parts of my life in the story.

But why China?

I learnt martial arts in Bangkok but the director decided it should be China. We started shooting in China, but due to the cold weather, we moved to Bangkok. That turned out really well, as I had learnt martial arts in Bangkok.

Does the film have a message?

The main point of the film is to believe in yourself. If you believe in yourself, you can achieve whatever you want.

Do practice what you preach?

Yes. I learnt from my father that you have to believe in yourself. Also, believing in God gives you confidence. During the last four-five years, I have been making films with some kind of message.

Any message for your fans?

Yes. Take care of your parents. If you want success in your life, you must take care of your parents. If you are able to take care of them, God will bless you with everything. I have gone through it personally.

I also believe that luck follows hard work. The harder I work the luckier I get. Don't be afraid to work hard and luck will follow you. That's my advice.

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