“That’s the way we need to work, and that’s the way you can drum up that passion needed to do good work.”

Critics have a job to do. They do not criticize you without reason.

I really thought that there was going be this moment when a ray of light from heaven would come pouring in, background music would start playing with angels singing, but none of that happens!

Whatever you do, do it from the heart

The trade magazine and all was banned in my house. The first time I read a film magazine was when I was 18.

Not that we’re complaining, but I think with that comes a lot of responsibility.

If people are looking forward to my films, then I am happy, and I must be doing something right.

I am a sports enthusiast, and if given an opportunity, I want to be a sportsman, even today. I want to promote the sport that is indigenous to India.

More often than not, we cater to the public perception.

There is one common thing in superstars – enthusiasm and humility towards their work.

However, there is a latent desire in most actors to do a role where you can go all out and experiment.

Kabaddi is a matter of national pride. Why can’t cricket, hockey, football and kabaddi be given equal platforms and co-exist? I believe that can happen.

The trade magazine and all was banned in my house. The first time I read a film magazine was when I was 18.

I’m an actor, paid to act. I don’t bring personal problems to the sets. Dad taught me that.

My films are of paramount importance to me, the same as my family. That’s not going to change. This is a balance I have to strike throughout my life.

My daughter is not an object to flash around or a prized item to put on display.

Just because I don’t show six-pack abs doesn’t mean that I don’t have them.

And to be honest, it’s all about the sound, the noise, the rattle and hum. Who wouldn’t want to make a fantastic noise with drums and cymbals?!

I try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.

I love drums and love how they look, so we offer re-wrapping to reboot your old kit, a hardware lacquering service – the black looks amazing, and bespoke snare drums.

I find it very difficult not to write in any sort of Sudanese style. With Sudanese music, there are very specific things that happen with the syncopation of the drums, melodies and stuff.

I love drums and still play frequently.

When I see a cheerful young man shrieking about how full of life he is, banging on a drum, and blowing on a tin trumpet, and speaking of his good spirits

Almost the moment he died, they put him in Playboy as one of the greatest drummers, which he was – there’s no doubt about it. There’s never been anybody since. He’s one of the greatest drummers that ever lived.

My son, Wolfgang, plays drums, guitars and bass.