To be finally recognised for my work is a feeling I can't describe.

As for action, yes 'Wanted' was a success in the action genre. But not to the extent of 'Dabangg.'

Though I may not have left a huge mark, I did create some ripples. People would recollect there was an actor called Arbaaz Khan.

I don't believe I did anything earth shattering as an actor.

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 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 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 may or may not have disappointed Malaika as a boyfriend and a husband, but not as the father of her child.

Before marriage people want everyone to look at their girlfriends. But after marriage they want to keep their wives locked way.

I know for sure my son will grow up one day to say I was a great dad.

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.

There is no need to do a rush job on any film.

Possessing best musical equipment has always been my craze.

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.

Music for me is about relaxing.

I am pretty well versed in the knowledge of music.

Our father has taught us that 'if you are together, nobody will try to break you.' That's unity and it has power.

Dabangg' is an actor-driven franchise.

A sequel is going to be a pressure no matter who directs it. A sequel is only made when the original film works.

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.

My family doesn't interfere in my professional decisions at all.

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.

People tend to typecast you in a certain way, depending on the kind of work you have been doing till then.

I'm a recognisable actor, but I'm not a bankable actor.