When you are a filmmaker, you need to be rooted, because committing yourself to producing or directing a film is a good three-year process.

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

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.

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.

The Anglo-Saxon world saw India as an underdeveloped country. The land of snake charmers, the cows on the street, that "ex-colony-backward-nation" kind of viewpoint, very condescending. Europe on the other hand, saw India in a more romantic, mystical, spiritual way, as a place that's a fountain of wisdom.

I could play Arab roles, even German roles, Italian roles because I had that look.

In the 30 years of my career, I have explored all possible mediums, except radio.