I can't play Mahatma Gandhi.

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.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

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 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.

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.

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