I am really blessed to have good people around me.

I have done many films and I do around 10 films a year in Bhojpuri industry. Running to different locations is time consuming. However, I can't take break from work.

I am very much inspired by the life of Modi ji.

In 2014, I heard Modi ji speak about toilets. For the first time, I saw a prime minister with such an outlook. I was impressed.

I want to make it clear that I don't have any competition with other Bhojpuri actors.

I can say that I'm a superstar now.

I have been doing Bhojpuri films since quite some time, have achieved stardom over there and have a huge fan following.

I don't have any problem playing second lead, or doing supporting roles. I am fine with it.

Bollywood is where I started from and learnt acting, whereas Bhojpuri cinema has got me superstardom. So, for me Bollywood is like a father and Bhojpuri cinema is my mother - there can't be a choice.

I was born in a temple to a priest father, in a place like Benaras. So, my upbringing has been influenced by such surroundings.

If we want our kids to learn about the true essence of life, we have to take time out of our busy schedule and teach them the values before it is too late.

Film festivals is a great way to display good cinema.

I am a Brahmin.

A criminal has no caste and is only a criminal.

Calling a criminal Brahmin is disrespect of the entire Brahmin community.

Brahmins never torment or trouble others and have been respected since ages for imparting knowledge and giving direction to society.

A random rumor that did a rounds about me was that I am an actor who throws tantrums on the sets and likes to be treated like a King. Which is false.

Nobody supported me when I was struggling. I have never been able to understand that. It is maybe because I come from a small village.

Life trained me as an actor that's why I'm so dangerous, even more than a live bomb.

I believe that sitting in a street and hearing the people talk, argue, console each other is one workshop every actor must attend on a regular basis.

I suffered initially because I think most of the people working in the industry only care about themselves. They are not interested in helping anyone as that may boomerang on them someday.

My decision to participate in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' was purely for my daughter. I wanted her to be proud of me, and I know I have achieved it.

I wish every actor had fame like Salman Khan in the film fraternity.

Everybody has seen me as I am in 'Bigg Boss' and 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.'

People want to see me for at least two hours uninterrupted in a Hindi film.

I am a very dangerous actor.

I want to do one reality show every year. It goes with my personality.

The film industry has given me everything I have today.

I fractured my hand while shooting for 'Bullet Raja,' while we were shooting in Nashik.

I give respect to everyone and they return the same.

I have worked with acclaimed filmmakers like Shyam Benegal, Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap and Tigmanshu Dhulia.

For a star like me to take a dance show and perform in front of the whole world was not a cake walk.

I have big plans for UP as far as its film policy is concerned.

UP has such beautiful locations and such ease of shooting.

If I was not serious about politics, I would not have left behind my successful career to become a politician.

Nationalism is a major issue. If the country is safe, my children will be safe and so will be the future generations. We want a safe and strong nation so that no enemy country can stare us down.

Everybody wants the nation to progress and harmony between all communities. This has happened under the leadership of Modi ji and it will go on.

Since 2007 I have been campaigning for the BJP pan-India.

Yogi Adityanath is my Lord Krishna and I am his Arjuna. Under his leadership I will work to develop Gorakhpur as one of the best cities in north India.

I feel good cinema, be it big or small, with small actor or big actor, it always works.

I only fear myself and my competition is with me. I have always been like this.

Bhojpuri cine fans watch good films. They watch Salman Khan's entertainers and can also watch 'Tanu Weds Manu' type of films too.

I can be a versatile actor.

I had started with Bollywood and then I shifted to Bhojpuri films to create my own identity there.

After doing films like 'Mukkabaaz,' I feel I am finally getting films that I deserve.

It is important for me to be comfortable with the people I am working with.

The Bhojpuri industry in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh has made me a star. At the same time, I've also given the Bhojpuri industry a new lease of life. Surely, I need to be respected.

I've been flattered by being called the Amitabh Bachchan of Bhojpuri cinema.

I had a fear of heights but I overcame that while shooting for 'Luck.' I jumped from a height of 2,000 feet for one shot.

You have to join politics to reach out to the masses. As a filmstar I can reach out to 40-50 thousand followers but not 20 lakh people.