One also hears that he is as cool as cucumber.
True. Hours before the release of DOSTANA, when I asked him if he was nervous, he said he was super confident. He told me - 'John, I have done many films in the past, though in a different capacity than the prime-in-charge. However, I have been in this situation before so it is nothing new to me.' That shows the confidence of a man in his craft and product.

Possibly also because it's a safe commercial film; notwithstanding the gay angle that may shock a few.
Of course DOSTANA is a safe film. It is not experimental because one thing which comes very clear from a Dharma production is that it has to be a fun commercial film. Yes, DOSTANA is first of it's kind though but I was very confident from the word Go! Moreover, your co-stars make a lot of difference to your association with the project. I was very happy with Abhi and Priyanka around because while I connect very well with Priyanka, Abhi is like my brother. Never once did the thought cross between the two of us that who had to be superior in the film.