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.

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

I'm not the sort to wallow in nostalgia about the good old days.

I have never pressurized a producer to do me any favor.

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

I think worldwide, the movement has been towards accepting and respecting the individuality and the rights of gay people, lesbians and transgender people. Here, however, age-old cultural mindsets - which also comes from Victorian times, affect the thinking of people.

Different nations have different ways of forming their national identity. In America, for instance, the model was one of homogeneity breaking from different backgrounds, and the whole effort was to blend them all together like a wonderful making of a milkshake!