The idea is to do out-of-the-box films that showcase my versatility and talent.

To me, the trick is not how can I make people laugh. It is, how can I make people laugh in a different way.

In a big Bollywood romantic film, taking my shirt off and spreading the hand towards the mountain with dancers behind me are not my cup of tea.

Surround yourself with a bunch of like-minded people, and you'll soak up their habits like a starved sponge. Fat people with fat friends care less about their weight.

I'm a stand-up comedian-turned-actor-turned-vampire at night.

Whatever movies I sign, they have to get me out of my comfort zone. Otherwise, I would get bored very easily.

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.

You realise the responsibility of carrying a film on your shoulders when people are investing money in you and they recognise the hard work you have to put in.

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

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

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

Creativity is a synthesis of two qualities: imagination and concreteness.

Freedom from obsession is not about something you do

A highbrow is a person educated beyond his intelligence.

Whenever the dollar is held supreme and capitalistic interests dominate, a higher value will always be placed upon property rights than upon human rights.

I believe myself to be a worthwhile and inventive performer in my own right. [And] I want to be known for what I do best.

I love acting because it's a bit of an escape. It gives you the ability to reinvent yourself. They say that acting is the shy man's revenge.

Life without music is unthinkable. Life without music is academic. That is why my contact with music is a total embrace.

The first step in liquidating a people is to erase its memory. Destroy its books, its culture, its history.

I think... the secret is to just settle for the shape of your life takes...Instead of you know, always waiting and wishing for what might make you happy.

It's okay to be eccentric if you're rich; otherwise you're just crazy.