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Rahul Khanna

The reluctant actor on his new film, <i >Fireflies</i>.

What kind of film is Fireflies?

A lyrical mood piece. A story on love, loss and redemption, Fireflies is set in the Ooty of the 1980s and centres around two brothers after a tragic incident that colours their relationship ever after.

What prompted your return?

A director with a strong vision, a well-written script, a great technical team, attractive co-stars and good catering!

Your nude scene in The Americans is much talked about.

Signing a 'nudity and simulated sex consent agreement' was terrifying but I said to myself, "One of your favourite TV shows wants to fly you to New York to play the title role, roll around in bed with a beautiful woman AND pay you! You should be rejoicing, not panicking!"

Some say you are a snob?

I've always been an introvert. People mistake it for being snobbish.

Any plans on joining Bollywood full-time?

People assume I shy away from the Bollywood format but I love movies, so the genre or geographical origins of a film don't matter.

You've worked across countries, languages, people. How do you make the switch?

Western productions are professional; in India, the setting is based on personal relations. Yet, it boils down to, 'Roll sound! Camera! Action!'

Does a famous family name carry a baggage?

It sometimes opens doors but expectations are often unrealistically high.

You are a foodie. Your favourite food?

There's really no food I don't like! Though I prefer home-cooked meals.

The quirkiest thing you own?

A tarnished silver brocade achkan made in pre-independence Lahore. I wore it for a scene in Earth and director Deepa Mehta later gifted it to me.

If not an actor, what?

An international art thief!

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