Just because good films don't work does not mean we should stop making them.

In 'Dear Father,' you will see some remarkable work in terms of the screenplay.

I cannot even open an umbrella properly. How could I ever have been a civil engineering student?

Theatre has always been my passion. It never happened to me that theatre took a back seat in my life. I have never stopped doing it even after joining the film industry, and I intend to perform it lifelong.

Rajkumar Hirani is a gem of a person. You can trust him completely.

I will not hesitate to take up good film offers.

Even after witnessing an inflow of a large number of people from other states, Gujaratis haven't changed and are still warm and loving.

Comedy or villain, the role does not matter as long as it is challenging.

Any role that is well-written, exciting and something that I am comfortable with interests me whether it's comic or tragic. It could be in a film, play or TV.

A good comedian has to be a fine actor all around.

Films are meant for the masses, for the purpose of entertainment.

I was fortunate to have my business partner of many years - Hemal Thakkar - who helped a great deal in production under our banner, Playtime Creation.

I enjoy doing all kinds of roles, but I don't want to be restricted to comedy alone.

No actor can rise above the script of the film.

Promotion is necessary and it has to be done. I am not shying away from promotion, but going to cities and malls and raising your hands like a stupid guy is not required.

I don't think it would be very difficult for me to open the chapters of my life because there isn't much there.

Mumbai and Gujarat are the two places that can be termed as the capital of theatre.

It is good if newcomers have a theatre background. It helps in films.

To make anything successful, you need a good writer.

I know very well that I can never look like PM Modi.

Sanjay Dutt is a prankster and brings life to the sets.

When it comes to me I follow the religion of humanity.

I don't think kids of actors become good actors but exceptions are always there.

I frequently visit Ahmedabad. My sister lives here.