Quotes from Paresh Rawal

We knew no matter how well 'Phir Hera Pheri' does, it would always be compared to 'Hera Pheri.' Yet, we took it as a challenge.

As an actor, the experience that I have as a politician while sitting in Parliament - that helps me enrich myself as an actor. But I am an actor first.

Only I can play Modi. I say that even at the cost of sounding pompous because I really love him.

In theatre, after the curtain rises, it's all about me. I can either elevate myself with my performance or be mediocre.

Any role that is well-written, exciting and something that I am comfortable with interests me whether it's comic or tragic. It could be in a film, play or TV.

Firoz Nadiadwala is a close friend; he was the first person who asked me to direct a film for him. I would like to have him as my producer for my directorial debut.

I was fortunate to have my business partner of many years - Hemal Thakkar - who helped a great deal in production under our banner, Playtime Creation.

Writing a comedy script is a difficult thing. I think if someone is attempting a comedy and then they fail then it's understood.

I have done films only for the sake of money and sometimes, I have been duped into believing that the film is a sensible project.

I understand that everything is dictated by market value. But cinema is also an art. It saddens me to see great talent languishing for lack of proper roles.

An actor is known by his choices, not by his box-office figures.

Criticism is okay from people who know the finer points of cinema.

In 'Dear Father,' you will see some remarkable work in terms of the screenplay.

An actor can give his best shot but the script and dialogues have to have punch to make it more effective.

Theatre is an actor's medium. An actor has little control over a film. Which is why most actors who have done theatre, and then come to films find the former more creatively satisfying.

I think I'm blessed that my desire to work with Rajkumar Hirani has been fulfilled.

It is good if newcomers have a theatre background. It helps in films.

I do theatre for my personal satisfaction and enjoyment.

Every time my capability as an actor would be questioned, I would put in double the effort.

I don't think kids of actors become good actors but exceptions are always there.

To make anything successful, you need a good writer.

Acting is nothing but reacting, so if your co-stars react in a particular way, it does affect your acting as well.

The Congress had the opportunity to do a lot of good. It isn't as if they didn't have good people in the party. God knows why they failed. If after 65 years of governance you cannot provide drinking water to everyone then you should be ashamed of yourself.

Boman Irani is a wonderful human being and a terrific actor.