Anupam Kher

I still feel I belong to the theatre. There is nothing more challenging and exciting for an actor than performing before a live audience. The stage is the real testing ground for an actor. ”

An actor is only a part of the film, not the whole, and very often, he is moulded by the director. That is why a good director can make so much difference to a film. ”

I am aware that as an actor, I can blame others for the failure of a film, the director, the script, choice of co-stars, timing of the release and so on. But now, as the director, I will have to shoulder all the blame. ”

It's your own fear of failure that stops you from doing things. ”

I've always been the most vocal person socially about things that I feel are important. ”

I was able to overcome my failures because I was always confident of my abilities and was sure I could achieve what I had set out for. ”

Being a popular director or actor's son can be frightening in this industry. What if you are not able to make it? ”

Practice makes an actor excel. It is like cycling and motor driving. It is an art, which can be learnt and practised. ”

I've done 480-odd films, have my own acting school, won awards, etc. and now host a successful TV chat show - what else can I ask for? Yes, of course, every journey has its ups and downs, but that's part of life. ”

Our cinema has evolved in last 60 years because we have made people happy through our films. The main purpose of our storyline is to spread happiness. Our cinema has an emotional connect. ”