There's a big difference between how the Anglo-Saxon world views India, or viewed India, and the way Europe views India.

Love just happens, you know.

The advantage my looks gave me was that I wasn't limited to just playing Indian roles when I was abroad, and I've been abroad for almost twenty-five years.

It is time that India legally respected the rights of LGBT persons. It is very sad that this is not enshrined in Indian law in India so far, but I do believe that soon, we will come on par with respecting the individuality of people with different sexualities.

I can't play Mahatma Gandhi.

I do believe that with more worldwide influences, the coming of the internet age and digital media, the flow of information is far greater, and people's understanding can expand more easily.

Actors are limited by their appearance and while it has cost me some roles, it has got me some very important roles too.