Quotes from Paresh Rawal

I cannot even open an umbrella properly. How could I ever have been a civil engineering student?

I have done 'Mumbai Meri Jaan,' 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!;' they are not comedy. But those roles didn't stick with people. Comedy films run, even though some of them are bad films. So people see these more.

Mumbai and Gujarat are the two places that can be termed as the capital of theatre.

As a child, I was mischievous and an attention-seeker, so acting came naturally to me.

I will never stop performing on stage.

I am an actor first and foremost. Even without my involvement in politics, I was staying away from sub-standard work.

I would love to be part of dark comedies. I love them! They are no-nonsense, no spoonfeeding, and the norms and cliches are left behind.

It's difficult to adopt mannerism of a real-life person and even add the nuances of your acting into it.

Unlike films, theatre allows you to experiment as an actor, which is fulfilling.

Performing at Prithvi was a novel experience, because unlike other theatres, it was very different - it didn't have any curtains and the audience was at close proximity to the actors.

If my son is not performing well, I would not pelt stone on him - this is not the way a Hindustani behaves.

I will not hesitate to take up good film offers.

Ever since I got to know how easily skin donation can save the lives of serious burns patients, I have felt strongly about the issue.

I have done too many movies but too little variety.

I love Delhi for its historical value and the variety of food it offers.

I was born in India... Gujarat. I am an Indian! And India is a democratic country, anyone can stand for elections. I can also stand for elections.

Comedy or villain, the role does not matter as long as it is challenging.