Middleclass women in Bihar and UP love my antics. They find me very hot.

My name had been sent for the award for Best Supporting Actor in 'Tere Naam,' but I missed it.

I feel scared of putting on weight or having a double chin as that might stop getting me work.

I connect with people, but after sometime I need to be on my own.

When I was eight, I would go crazy dancing in marriages. During Ganpati, I would dance on the street all night. I loved music and would be mad about dancing.

I think I can strike a balance in politics and acting.

I am a person who can never pretend and manipulate - I am what you see me as.

I want to make Jaunpur a shooting hub of Bhojpuri cinema.

I take about 20-30 days off a year and spend time with my family.

I share a great rapport with Siddharth Jadhav. We have worked together in a Tamil film and have been friends since then.

The professionalism and everything is same in both the industries. The only difference between Bhojpuri cinema and Bollywood is budget.

I love camera, make-up and everything about the industry.

I feel that every actor should do at least one movie with Tigmanshu Dhulia.

I'm born in Mumbai and have made this my home. I have a lot of Maharashtrian friends as well. I understand the language perfectly.

One person's comments can't bring down the entire Bhojpuri community or language!

Salman is a very good friend of mine and all I wish for him is happiness. He is very helping and has done immense charity work which helps many.

It would be great if I am offered a film with Sonakshi. I've watched her in 'Dabangg' nearly four to five times and I did SMS her about her performance.

When people call me the Amitabh of the Bhojpuri experience, I feel my chest swell with pride.

Shyam Benegal's 'Welcome to Sajjanpur,' 'Luck' and, of course, 'Raavan' changed things for me.

I can never ever forget Bhojpuri cinema because that is where I got my due. I can never turn my back on the Bhojpuri film industry.

I can relate with a woman's pain, their moods, their love, their passion. Maybe the percentage of woman in me is more. Maybe, being a Shiva devotee helps me. And that is why I can take so many avatars in front of the camera.

I want to introduce people and my fans in Bihar to the Maharashtrian culture.

Chhath Puja is very close to my heart. Few years back, I did a movie titled 'Chhathi Maiyya.' After acting in this movie, I came to know more about the festival. Since then, I always wanted to perform Chhath Puja like other devotees do.

Anurag wanted to cast me for 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' but he didn't approach me for it as he had an unflattering image of me in his mind. I regret big-time about this as I was very much willing to be part of such a powerful film.