“More than an actor, I am a performer. I’m a great believer”

Whenever you’re feeling down. And I am not around let the sight of me be the reason you smile.

I don’t teach my children what is Hindu and what is Muslim.

Well Mandira, I hope not. You see, I started both their careers. And as far as I can remember, I started yours too.

Whether people like it or not, my marketing thought is if you keep something in front of people for too long, they get used to it.

The dreams I chased took me on a journey, a journey more rewarding than the goals.

I know it’s very idealistic and utopian, but I believe we need to just let everyone not be judged in terms of religion, groups or nations or region.

Whenever you’re feeling down. And I am not around let the sight of me be the reason you smile.

My favorite dish is tandoori chicken.

You never really understand your personality, unless you have a Mini Me who acts the same way

Yes I have made a lot of money and I have a lot of respect, my films have done well, and I know there are loads of loads of people who look up to me and really love me. I really just thought this is like a strange dream. I have never thought this is a success – I don’t have a standard.

It’s okay to be confused. Confusion is the route to all the clarity in the world.

One thing I teach my children and want everyone to know that even if you happen to be on a pedestal you should have the capacity to turn around and say, ‘I don’t know’. We are scared to go wrong. Downfall is part of life.

It is so strange – if anyone takes my name, I have the ability to make them famous.

Awards that ignore me are losers.

Beautiful homes are made by beautiful home makers.

I do believe that an actor, who is self aware, will never do a film that is not an extension of his personality.

There is a huge gap between the remuneration of an actor and actress.

Blessed to meet so many great people everywhere I go. Can’t thank you all enough for the support.

I don’t read reviews, but I do get feedback from my peers and people I know, like other actors and directors and producers.

I think there’s a difference between a working actor, a movie star and a celebrity. They’re all three different things.

As a director, it is important to understand the actor’s process.

The industry looks for white actors and actresses, but it’s not the same for black actors. We have to really put the work in.

One of the first things I was taught as an actor was, ‘Don’t judge the character.’

I try to look at every role the same way, regardless of whether the character is real or the character is a fantasy. I always start from myself, because you have to know yourself first.