If you look back on my career, I scared a lot of people with my villainous role in 'Naam.'

I began my career with Gujarati and Hindi plays in 1973.

In theatre, after the curtain rises, it's all about me. I can either elevate myself with my performance or be mediocre.

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

My brother Peter was always the life of the party, and so the running joke for the first 12 years of my life was he was Pete, and I was 'Re-Pete.'

I often joke that I could write 'War and Peace' and make it sound like Geri Halliwell wrote it.

I haven't done much comedy; I would love to. I love doing dramatic roles, but I'd love to do comedy. I think it would be refreshing.

Good planning is important. I've also regarded a sense of humor as one of the most important things on a big expedition. When you're in a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you're depressed about the chances of success, someone who can make you laugh eases the tension.