These gold chains and pendants I've been collecting from 1975. None of them are new and mostly - Hare Krishna Hare Rama, Ganpati, Satyanarayan, Hanuman - all god-related pendants.

Unlike others, I wear my gold at all times. That's why it's become my image and people call me the Gold Man.

I am a karmayogi and I think without God's blessings no one can achieve anything in this world.

Whatever I think, talk and do is because of the influence of God. My music is a tribute to Him. Whenever I compose any music, I try to reach God. I would advice all the budding musicians to do the same and see the difference. Thanks to Him, I am what i am today.

I respect and believe in all religions.

I am an extremely religious and spiritual person.

If I can do anything to help Bollywood by being in politics, I think it's worth my while.

So many distinguished members of our film fraternity like Lalita Pawar, A K Hangal and OP Nayyar faced financial hardships before they passed away. We need to look after the old and vulnerable entertainers.

It's in God's hands when we come on this earth and when we leave.

I've been lucky. Massy songs like 'Bambai se aaya mera dost' from one of my earliest films and 'Tu ne maari entry' have been specially successful for me. I am blessed.

I don't have words for her. I only know there will be not another Lata Mangeshkar.

You can't compare Lata Mangeshkar with anyone.

Bappi Lahiri has a voice that alone is loud and musical enough to sway people.

Sonia Gandhi is great. She is adorable.

Ever since my childhood days in Kolkata, where I was born, I had seen my father interacting with Congressmen.

Congress is a culture and I would love to be part of it.

Reality shows like 'SaReGaMaPa' are a huge platform for young talent. Thanks to television, they have more exposure than we could even imagine.

The period between 1980 and 1995 was my era.

I like 'Intaha ho gayi ithazar ki' from 'Sharaabi' and 'Chalte Chalte.' I like them because they are immortal.

Mentoring is an interesting job.

All these years, I have never forgotten what my parents have given me, and that is why I take special pride in composing music based on ragas and used folk music in films like 'Apne Paraye.'

I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.

I was about 19 when I began working for Hindi films.

I was about 17 when I began my career.