I am thankful to my audience, parents, and the media who have supported me over the years.Collection: Thankful
I never planned my movies. I never selected subjects to win the National Award. I did films that made the masses happy.Collection: Movies
From a very young age, my dad did not have work, so mummy would look after the house. She would go and sing bhajans and do thumri performances to support the house.Collection: Dad
No one works with an actor or a director for friendship.Collection: Friendship
Politics was never in our blood and in our family... I will never return to it.Collection: Politics
I am not worried about failure. I have made my career in this industry, so it does not scare me.Collection: Failure
Romantic scenes are a part of Bollywood cinema, and if the script demands some kind of intimacy, I have no issues with my daughter doing those scenes.Collection: Romantic
All of us start from zero. We take the right decision and become a hero.
When I believed in astrology and numerology, people made fun of me, but today there are so many channels just dedicated to astrology and numerology. I now regret that I didn't start a channel on this. But then, I am happy in life. I don't dwell upon it.
I know that whatever God does is for my betterment.
In Indian politics, deception seems a byword. I'll have none of that.
People liked my performances in 'Kill Dill' and 'Happy Ending,' but I was hardly there in them.
I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.
I was told by many well-wishers not to do the film because my role was just a cameo. But it's very important to be part of big, successful films like 'Holiday.'
I've been learning martial arts - nothing specific, as then it becomes one-sided - but basic exercises.
I am a great Nadeem-Shravan fan.
Laughter is beyond truth - the ultimate happiness.
Dancing comes naturally to me.
I loved 'Mr & Mrs Iyer.'
When I saw 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Aankhen,' I did not anticipate that they would become such hits. They looked like B-plus projects.
Screen-pair magic doesn't come with two people. It comes with 10 people.
I have worked with producers like Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan, and there have never been any complaints about my late-comings.
If you've been associated and successful with a particular kind of acting for so many years, then it's wise to continue in the same direction.
Jaipur is the hometown of my religious guruji. It has a special place in my heart, and I have been here several times.
I tried working with the best of directors and producers. I tried being selective, but things didn't work out. Now, I am open to working with anybody and everybody who is good. Or I'll try to make it good. That suits me.
I have always listened to elders in my life.
I want to get away from my comic image. Not that I won't do any more comic roles, but I won't opt for the usual 'Govinda' type of comedies.
I've a track record of successful comedy films spread over more than a decade.
There's no alternative to hard work.
There are massive camps in Bollywood. I never belonged to any camps, but I think it was a wrong move. I should have had. It affects your career. It's one big family.
I know there are some powerful people in the industry who don't want me to do well.
When you join a political party, you are attaching yourself with an organisation of skilled people. And when you work with an organisation, your working capacity becomes double. One can perform better with the help of an organisation to implement their thoughts.
An artiste can only be happy when he is true to his art.
It feels great to know that someone from the younger generation is following me.
I have been an actor for more than 125 films now. People see me every day, every hour, be it on TV or in newspapers.
I weighed 107 kilos when 'Sukh' was released. I had become like a South Indian comedian.
A woman is very sensitive and knows exactly when she is loved or not. Mere words don't work.
Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.
My mother is responsible for whatever success I have achieved today.
Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan both have a body like Salman Khan. But they can't say it. If they call themselves as Salman Khan, then they won't get films. They can't afford to be against Khan. This is how the filmy world works.
I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan.
I chose the Congress for its thoughts, its acceptance of people of all opinions, and its wide perspective. Another reason for joining the party was my family, which is attached to the Congress for a long period of time.
My mother once used to be a Congress leader.
When your work speaks, you don't need to speak at all.
I don't think a film has ever worked at the box office because of a star.
If the film is good, it will work whether it has a star or no star.
I don't think the failure of one film means the end of your career.
I feel like covering my children's eyes when they watch television. It's better that they spend their time doing something constructive.
As a producer, you want your product to reach the maximum people. That has become a system, and to work on it has become a necessity.
I am not that kind of a person who can written off.