Chennai is one of the scariest crowds to face. Everyone looks so conservative, but once you crack the first joke, they are so appreciatively loud that they will hit you with a laugh that will scare you stiff and yet give you energy. Chennaiites give me the loudest laughs; it's the coolest crowd to perform for.

I auditioned nine times for 'Delhi Belly,' and it was torturous!

In 'Delhi Belly,' I was bald; in other movies I always carried a different look.

I am a big fan of Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller, who have carved a niche for themselves. I think doing different kind of films gives you longevity and the ability to set yourself apart.

In Bollywood, I think Boman Irani and Vinay Pathak are unbelievably good at comedy.

I did theatre in the U.S. because there, content-wise, it's very light. In India, theatre tends to get preachy.

Women do come up to me after a show, but it's usually to say, 'Yhank you for making us laugh,' and all that.