Quotes from Jackie Shroff

I can work with both the old, revered filmmakers and new directors. It is amazing how they see me in their world, and then I adapt accordingly.

I never ask for a script when it comes to Subhash Ghai. I just do whatever he asks me to.

The key is to be Zen-like and be happy with what one has.

I have always given my 100 per cent to the characters I believed in.

After doing the Bengali 'Antar Mahal,' I felt I should work with all Indian languages.

My birthday is generally a very quiet affair.

I believe in my mother's blessings. And as far as Sai Baba is concerned, I believe there is only one God.

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

There are many similarities between Sai Baba and me. He believed there is only one God, and so do I. He loved Sufi music; so do I.

Actors have to maintain their physique, or they will fizzle out!

I wanted to be a chef; I became a hero.

I have never been choosy throughout my career.

I keep surprising myself with films like 'Mission Kashmir,' 'Albela,' 'Farz,' and 'Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai.' All the roles are very different.

I follow the faith of all religions. My mother gave me abundant love when I was a child. She taught me the ways to lead life, and I have been a firm believer in all religions since then.

Indian cinema has completed 100 years. How many new stories can you bring every time? It's not possible.

I know I was known as a ladies man and all that, but even the thought of holding my heroine's hand made me break into a sweat.

There was Rajniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher, and a few other friends at my wedding. That's it.

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

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

My father was a journalist. He used to write for 'Blitz' tabloid.

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

I love Hyderabad. People here always given me a warm welcome.

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 am all-giving like my mother and practical like my father.