In Bollywood, birthday celebrations are usual and very carefree.Collection: Birthday
When you are living alone then you tend to take life casually.Collection: Alone
Web is going to become very big... The format is different in terms of its storytelling pattern and its duration. Web audience enjoys watching stuff on the go, they prefer to watch it alone. It is isolated viewing while cinema is collective viewing.
Sometimes, waiting for too long for the right film may fall flat.
A hero can get a positive response with a few flaws in him.
We have lived together for more than 18 years. Malaika is like family to us even after separation. We have a son together. We are responsible for him.
I have no time to think about a second marriage at all.
It's a myth that you'll know the box office result of any film. I don't think anybody can predict a film's fate accurately, otherwise nobody would make unsuccessful or flop films.
I have to make myself available for work. If I'm going to sit around only for great roles, I won't get the right one.
I'm a practical actor and work keeps me occupied. It takes care of my bills, so there are many reasons for which I work.
I'm a recognisable actor, but I'm not a bankable actor.
People tend to typecast you in a certain way, depending on the kind of work you have been doing till then.
Sometimes, the money is exciting. You want to buy a house, or a car, and then you jump into it. So, there are a lot of things that come into consideration, and that's fair enough. There may or may not solely be one reason why you do films.
My family doesn't interfere in my professional decisions at all.
I know 'Dabangg' has some pre-requisites. Every film has some requisites that you have to fulfill. I sat down with my writer and discussed what as an audience I want to see in the second part of the film. We worked towards that and we hope what we thought connects with the audience.
A sequel is going to be a pressure no matter who directs it. A sequel is only made when the original film works.
Dabangg' is an actor-driven franchise.
Our father has taught us that 'if you are together, nobody will try to break you.' That's unity and it has power.
I am pretty well versed in the knowledge of music.
Music for me is about relaxing.
I love to go on long drives while listening to emotional, peppy and foot taping numbers, depending on my mood. I have a wonderful sound system.
Possessing best musical equipment has always been my craze.
There is no need to do a rush job on any film.
I'm quite comfortable being the husband of a woman who's a big celebrity. And of course a superstar's brother. It's not an enviable place to occupy but it's the reality. I'm very closely related to two very successful people and I accept that happily.
I know for sure my son will grow up one day to say I was a great dad.
Before marriage people want everyone to look at their girlfriends. But after marriage they want to keep their wives locked way.
I may or may not have disappointed Malaika as a boyfriend and a husband, but not as the father of her child.
There is no point in appearing in just a few episodes. If I do a show on television, it won't be for a few episodes only.
I want to be amongst the top 10, if not top five filmmakers. Though I don't think I'd stand even in the list of top 30 actors.
I don't believe I did anything earth shattering as an actor.
Though I may not have left a huge mark, I did create some ripples. People would recollect there was an actor called Arbaaz Khan.
As for action, yes 'Wanted' was a success in the action genre. But not to the extent of 'Dabangg.'
To be finally recognised for my work is a feeling I can't describe.
I have a lot of friends, and it's not necessary that if I go out for lunch or dinner with someone, they have to be my girlfriend; or that I'm committed to them.
There are only advantages of being Salim Khan's son, Salman Khan's brother and coming from a known family.
For me, acting is something I am passionate about. I am someone who wants to be known for who I am. If I wanted to just make money, I would've chosen some other profession.
I know there are insecurities in being an actor. There are certain compromises you need to make, but they are all worth it.
People should mind their own business. This particularly applies to those who are inquisitive, and those who jump to conclusions.
I believe in giving actors the freedom to express themselves, and adding more to whatever is written.
I like it when actors offer something new with their performances, and elevate the scene. I don't restrict an actor.
Sometimes, there is a long gap between the time the script was written and when it went on the floors. Being on the sets can be refreshing, as you can revive the script in some ways.
I'm not the kind of guy who gets defensive after something goes wrong.
When you achieve something or someone, you don't want to lose the person. I love Malaika but I'm possessive about her.
I began as an assistant director to Mahesh Bhatt sahab on films like 'Zulm,' 'Kabza' and 'Aawargi' during the '80s. Then I got an opportunity to act and I took it up thinking direction was something which I could always pursue later.
There will always be a sense of things you want to achieve, where you want to be, a sense of disappointment, a few regrets here and there. Those are always going to linger. How you cope with them and how you move on is what your life is about.
I am as sensitive as my brothers and other members of my family.
Being sensitive means caring for your own feelings as well as those of others.
Doing funny roles is something I enjoy as I am like that in my personal life.
Fatherhood has gone and done much more than marriage. It has made me a far more responsible person.
I like to read. I like to spend time on the Net. I like to watch movies.