"I am not one of those who can really express the way I prepare for a character. How I work on my character is very instinctive and very organic. Everybody has a very different way of working on their character," the 52-year-old said here at the launch of author Hussain Zaidi's book "Dongri to Dubai".
"It's research and instinct and how I feel, it's a part of my personality also. It's a mixture of so many things," he added.
Anil is currently shooting for "Shootout at Wadala" where he plays ACP Isaque Bagwan while "Race 2" also has him in the role of a police officer.
His last release "Tezz" saw him as an anti-terrorism officer.