For me, acting is something I am passionate about. I am someone who wants to be known for who I am. If I wanted to just make money, I would've chosen some other profession.

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

I like it when actors offer something new with their performances, and elevate the scene. I don't restrict an actor.

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

My family were nothing but pleased when I told them I wanted to be a comedian.

My mother is a special story. She went through so much to bring us up, four men at home, especially when our country was going through really difficult times.

As big as the industry is now and as gargantuan and stretched out with as many buses and trucks as there are now, it is still a big old dysfunctional family in my mind.

I came to cinema for money. I had to settle a loan of Rs 10 lakh. I had no other go, so I thought I'd try my luck in films. I was earning Rs 25,000 at that time. It was not even enough for my family.