JACKIE SHROFF

If there are things that some think are wrong, then people have the right to speak up.

No one should tolerate indecent behaviour; it's an absolute no.

I want to pursue farming, and what better place to do it than at a hill station, which has a cool climate almost through the year.

If you ever ask me what my all-time dream character is, my answer will be Mia Tansen, the great composer-musician in Hindustani classical music. And ideally, the film should be directed by a person like Bhansali who is a great director and has a marvellous sense of classical music.

All my life, I have lived in the chawls. They are my people.

I love paan. I have been having it since I was a teenager.

It is not a lead part, but you could definitely say that 'Devdas' wouldn't move forward if it wasn't for me.

My work is my break. It takes me to different parts of the world, and I get to meet different people.

I was someone who was trying to make it into the world of glamour. On the other hand, Tiger has also been an athlete and a sports person. He is making his own choices instead of being under my shadow.

Can there be any other gift in the world greater than the blessings and goodwill of people?

My father said that I will be an actor, but I scoffed at him.

After 'Grahan,' you'd be nuts to think I'd try producing again!

I like to chat either at my site or, sometimes, through MSN and ICQ. And even if I do reveal my identity, there are a lot of times when no one believes me.

When it comes to doing anything with Rajnikanth, one doesn't ask questions. One just does the needful.

Rituparno is a very simple director. I have never seen Ritu shouting at anyone. The whole atmosphere on his sets is so relaxed that you don't feel that you are working.

Just because you have given five successful films doesn't make you God.

What I treasure the most is people coming up to me in the elevator and saying, 'You really did a great job': neighbours who congratulate for a job well done or little fans who hug me and say they want to be like me.

I follow the work of my contemporaries. I love their work.

Nobody can take away your talent.

Working with Subhash Ghai is always a different experience. Subhashji is my mentor. I'm always glad to work with him.

I am the most senior actor in 'Devdas,' yet I was not invited to Cannes. I guess these things happen in the industry.

The South is a place for music, dance, and culture.

Everybody knows Sai Baba. Being an actor, I had to be extremely convincing while portraying the role.

Danny Denzongpa knows exactly what to wear on what occasion. He is one of the most immaculately dressed people we have in the industry.

It isn't easy being a star kid that way when you have to tackle all the pressure and still make your mark.