I grew up speaking English and Punjabi. Just living and working in Punjab and smelling the early morning air and sitting down and having paranthas and lassi and all that was marvellous.

I can't play Mahatma Gandhi.

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

I think the Indian model of respecting the uniqueness of each religion and, of every state is what makes the country great.

I also said, men are like curling irons, they never get out of your hair. And they are like government bonds, they take so long to mature.

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.

India can't be looked at as a country; it's more of a continent.