I've a track record of successful comedy films spread over more than a decade.

If you've been associated and successful with a particular kind of acting for so many years, then it's wise to continue in the same direction.

There's no alternative to hard work.

I want to be associated with good entertainment.

I know there are some powerful people in the industry who don't want me to do well.

From a very young age, my dad did not have work, so mummy would look after the house. She would go and sing bhajans and do thumri performances to support the house.

I was such a mama's boy that no one imagined that I could come into the film line. She wanted me to do a bank job.

I never planned my movies. I never selected subjects to win the National Award. I did films that made the masses happy.

My approach has always been to work so that I can support my family.

A film becomes hit with the equal participation of every actors and crew members.

Work satisfaction is important to me.

I don't mind playing even a grandfather provided the role is good.

Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.

I think and write whenever I want an outlet.

Nobody is allowed to make money by defaming me. I may forgive, but I'll never forget.

I have been an actor for more than 125 films now. People see me every day, every hour, be it on TV or in newspapers.

I don't like it when people act extra-familiar and pretend that they are my best friends when they are actually not.

Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan both have a body like Salman Khan. But they can't say it. If they call themselves as Salman Khan, then they won't get films. They can't afford to be against Khan. This is how the filmy world works.

I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan.

I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.

I joined politics at the behest of my seniors and considered it my duty to do so.

I loved 'Mr & Mrs Iyer.'

When I believed in astrology and numerology, people made fun of me, but today there are so many channels just dedicated to astrology and numerology. I now regret that I didn't start a channel on this. But then, I am happy in life. I don't dwell upon it.

I do not have any regrets of having joined politics. Though the experience was bitter, even that taught me a lot of things. Only after I entered politics did I realise what it is.