In Indian politics, deception seems a byword. I'll have none of that.

I have no plans of doing a series of 'Raja' films.

Screen-pair magic doesn't come with two people. It comes with 10 people.

It's a tough job being a politician.

When your work speaks, you don't need to speak at all.

My mother once used to be a Congress leader.

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.

I am not worried about failure. I have made my career in this industry, so it does not scare me.

An artiste can only be happy when he is true to his art.

When I saw 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Aankhen,' I did not anticipate that they would become such hits. They looked like B-plus projects.

I want my son Yash to do better work than me.

The success of 'Bhagam Bhag' was very important.

I weighed 107 kilos when 'Sukh' was released. I had become like a South Indian comedian.

Working with Jagmohan Mundra was a treat. His sense of humour is incredible.

Nothing comes easy in life, but politics is incredibly difficult.

I do not have any regrets of having joined politics. Though the experience was bitter, even that taught me a lot of things. Only after I entered politics did I realise what it is.

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 loved 'Mr & Mrs Iyer.'

I joined politics at the behest of my seniors and considered it my duty to do so.

I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.

I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan.

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 don't like it when people act extra-familiar and pretend that they are my best friends when they are actually not.

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.

Nobody is allowed to make money by defaming me. I may forgive, but I'll never forget.

I think and write whenever I want an outlet.

Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.

I don't mind playing even a grandfather provided the role is good.

Work satisfaction is important to me.

A film becomes hit with the equal participation of every actors and crew members.

My approach has always been to work so that I can support my family.

I never planned my movies. I never selected subjects to win the National Award. I did films that made the masses happy.

I was such a mama's boy that no one imagined that I could come into the film line. She wanted me to do a bank job.

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.

I know there are some powerful people in the industry who don't want me to do well.

I want to be associated with good entertainment.

There's no alternative to hard work.

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.

I've a track record of successful comedy films spread over more than a decade.

I want to do quality work in both cinema and politics.

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.

My mother was my world.

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.

Jaipur is the hometown of my religious guruji. It has a special place in my heart, and I have been here several times.

I am thankful to my audience, parents, and the media who have supported me over the years.

I try to make my wife happy, but I know my efforts aren't enough.

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 have a flexible body.

Happiness cannot have boundaries.