“But I guess it’s better for people to shut up rather than rather than say something nasty.”

Pretty girls behave best when you ignore them. Of course, they have to know you are ignoring them, for otherwise they may not even know you exist.

Work hard, but make time for your love, family and friends. Nobody remembers PowerPoint presentations on your final day.

While I am a capitalist at heart and I have no problems with commercialization as such, I believe that while it’s okay if education becomes a profitable business, it’s not okay if it becomes corrupt.

In relationship there are always two types of person: one weaker and the other stronger one. It’s never easier to live being as weaker one!

The younger generation is surrounded by the Internet, apps, and video games. But somehow, my books make them read.

She had perfect features, with her eye, nose, lips, and ears the right size and in right places. That is all it takes to make people beautiful, normal body parts – yet why does nature mess it up so many times?

Even now I try to make each page compelling for the readers to get absorbed in the book.

When we choose a mobile network, do we check whether Airtel or Vodafone belong to a particular caste? No, we simply choose the provider based on the best value or service. Then why do we vote for somebody simply because he belongs to the same caste as us?

The real middle class India that has always been looking for a voice that is its very own. I write about it because I belong to it.

Rules, after all, are only made so you can work around them.

We know we are all tarnished, so we doubt everyone else too. It is sad situation, where we need a leader but cannot really trust anyone.

Nothing soothes an upset Punjabi like dairy products.

I think original voices get noticed. But most importantly, I think you should have a story to tell.

It is time to face real world, even if it is harder and painful. I’d rather fly and crash, than just snuggle and sleep.

I’ve told you the four thunderstorms – disappointment, frustration, unfairness and isolation. You cannot avoid them, as like the monsoon they will come into your life at regular intervals. You just need to keep the raincoat handy to not let the spark die.

From biscuit to brides, if there is anything their children really want, parents have a problem.

Salt is like good-humor, and nearly every thing is better for a pinch of it.

Ignorance is better than knowledge misapplied.

Scenery is fine – but human nature is finer.

I think true love – love, wine and beauty, they better with age.

We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read.

I am a much better father and husband than I ever was a sniper.

Whatever happens, happens for the better. I was meant to do ‘Raabta.’ Every film has its destiny, and it’s the film that chooses you.

These dire predictions of COVID are behind us. Covid is getting milder and people are learning to treat it better. The percentage of deaths is coming down. We are learning to live with it.