Bollywood star Jimmy Shergill, who has delivered some inspiring performances in films like "Yahaan" and "Haasil", says he always wanted to become an actor and is very happy living his dream.

"I really can't think of anything else that I could have been if I was not an actor," Jimmy told. "I wanted to be one and it just happened to me. I'm enjoying every bit of it. It feels great."

The "Bas Ek Pal" star added that he is also satisfied the way his celluloid career has been shaping up, though many of his films have not done too well at the box office.

"I have no option but to be happy. Landing hits is all about destiny. Some of my films have done really well, some haven't but I'm content that all the roles I have taken up were purely my decisions and I was never forced into doing something.

"I have worked with some of the finest actors and directors of our industry and I'm happy that people respect me for whatever I have achieved so far."

Direction is something that fascinates the 36-year-old, who has been cast in around 30 films, but he said his mind is presently totally focussed on cementing his acting career.

"Direction is something that really intrigues me, but as of now I feel there is lots I want to do as an actor in the years to come. As of now, direction is not on my mind though I'm fascinated by it," he said.

Jimmy, who made his Bollywood debut in 1996 in the critically acclaimed "Maachis", has his bag full with film offers. He has been cast in forthcoming movies like "Victoria No. 203", "BBD" and "Wednesday", a thriller in which he plays the role of an anti-terrorist cell police officer.

The once voracious reader said he wants to try his hand at different roles and diverse genres of filmmaking.

"I want to experiment with more roles and I do not really have a dream role in mind. I love giving any role my best and choose them purely through my instinct. Sometimes I like taking up the commercial stuff and sometimes I get bowled over by an amazing script.

"As long as the character is good and appealing, I have no problems with any role," he maintained.