<p>Actor Sidharth Malhotra says there was a perception in the industry that he can only do lighter glitzy roles and not aggressive ones.<br /><br />The 29-year-old actor made his acting debut with Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year' and was seen next in 'Hasee Toh Phasee', both showed a lighter side of him.<br /><br />Sidharth will be seen in a different character in his upcoming movie 'Ek Villain'.<br /><br />"There is an image of what people perceive I can do a certain kind of a role only. To break that image is important. I kept hearing that I would not be able to shout, yell and do action. I am glad 'Ek Villain' came to me," Siddharth told PTI in an interview here.<br /><br />He said with 'Ek Villain' he has got an opportunity to break his "boy-next-door" image.<br /><br />"It is a way of answering criticism and speculations that whether I am here to perform or for (just) glamour. For this film I have worked on my look, body language. I think the general vibe after 'Hasee Toh Phasee' was that I have a 'sweet-boy' image. If I keep doing same thing every six months, I don't expect the audience to get entertained by it," he said.<br /><br />Sidharth said he was little nervous before shooting as the role was something different.<br /><br />"I had not done this kind of role before. The character has negative shade to it and there is a love story as well. I don't know if it (the film Ek Villain) will be successful or not. Promo has been is accepted, so I think there is some expectation from this film," he added.<br /><br />In real life, Sidharth admits he too has a dark side to his personality like everyone else<br /><br />"I am a Delhi boy and played sports. I used to play rugby in Delhi it is a physical game. I think it has helped me in a way as I used to get aggressive and used to shout or scream," he said.<br /><br />The actor feels the city of Mumbai becomes a villain when one comes from outside.<br />"I think it is tough to get a house in Bombay, because people reject and judge you for wrong things even if you have the money for it. They have the issue because you are an actor. <br /><br />But also it has given me a lot, it took a while to break in here I am still struggling," he added.<br /><br />The film which also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Sidharth said that the actor was helpful on the sets.<br /><br />"He was very supportive. He made working environment friendly. Riteish was the calming effect on the sets and I think working with him brings a sense of relaxation," he added.<br /><br />'Ek Villain' which stars actress Shraddha Kapoor opposite Sidharth is slated to release on June 27. <br /></p>
<p>Actor Sidharth Malhotra says there was a perception in the industry that he can only do lighter glitzy roles and not aggressive ones.<br /><br />The 29-year-old actor made his acting debut with Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year' and was seen next in 'Hasee Toh Phasee', both showed a lighter side of him.<br /><br />Sidharth will be seen in a different character in his upcoming movie 'Ek Villain'.<br /><br />"There is an image of what people perceive I can do a certain kind of a role only. To break that image is important. I kept hearing that I would not be able to shout, yell and do action. I am glad 'Ek Villain' came to me," Siddharth told PTI in an interview here.<br /><br />He said with 'Ek Villain' he has got an opportunity to break his "boy-next-door" image.<br /><br />"It is a way of answering criticism and speculations that whether I am here to perform or for (just) glamour. For this film I have worked on my look, body language. I think the general vibe after 'Hasee Toh Phasee' was that I have a 'sweet-boy' image. If I keep doing same thing every six months, I don't expect the audience to get entertained by it," he said.<br /><br />Sidharth said he was little nervous before shooting as the role was something different.<br /><br />"I had not done this kind of role before. The character has negative shade to it and there is a love story as well. I don't know if it (the film Ek Villain) will be successful or not. Promo has been is accepted, so I think there is some expectation from this film," he added.<br /><br />In real life, Sidharth admits he too has a dark side to his personality like everyone else<br /><br />"I am a Delhi boy and played sports. I used to play rugby in Delhi it is a physical game. I think it has helped me in a way as I used to get aggressive and used to shout or scream," he said.<br /><br />The actor feels the city of Mumbai becomes a villain when one comes from outside.<br />"I think it is tough to get a house in Bombay, because people reject and judge you for wrong things even if you have the money for it. They have the issue because you are an actor. <br /><br />But also it has given me a lot, it took a while to break in here I am still struggling," he added.<br /><br />The film which also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Sidharth said that the actor was helpful on the sets.<br /><br />"He was very supportive. He made working environment friendly. Riteish was the calming effect on the sets and I think working with him brings a sense of relaxation," he added.<br /><br />'Ek Villain' which stars actress Shraddha Kapoor opposite Sidharth is slated to release on June 27. <br /></p>