Quotes from Nana Patekar

I have seen some films which were bad or trashy been given four stars. From that day on, I don't believe in reviews.

I play the piano, paint, and go for trekking.

Pakistani actors and everything come later, but first comes my country. I don't know anyone apart from my country, and nor would I like to know anyone.

If anybody has done bad things to me, then I must have done the same to them.

I have seen several hardships since I was a child. As a result, I don't perceive things the way most people do.

The purpose of making a successful film is to blend entertainment with social content.

When I was just 13, we went from being middle class to lower middle class and finally lower class, as someone close to my father took away everything he had, including his property. All of a sudden, I started working at the age of 13.

Earlier in my career, there may have been compulsions for accepting films for money.

I don't need others to validate my good conduct.

Our democracy has survived for so many years in India. We should at least give credit to the Congress for that.

I'm a very simple and calm man, but when the camera is switched on, acting begins.

I will never join politics under any circumstances.

When I was just 13 years old, I even painted cinema posters.

Yes, I remember as a child, I would potter around my mother in the kitchen and want to participate in everything she was doing. I have learnt most of my cooking from her. I also used to irritate her with a lot of questions.

I believe in sharing and contributing to society without being in politics.

When you serve the country selflessly, that is your greatest contribution to the country.

We should judge by talent and work not by community or caste.

The role has to excite me as an actor. It is like a train journey: you know where you have to reach, and all things that happen in between are like stations that come and go. Of course, there are films like 'Welcome,' which I did only for money.

I have always felt that promoting somebody else's mistake as a superlative product is not my cup of tea.

I don't like eating outside food at all. I do it only if there is absolutely no choice. Whenever I have a party at home, and even if there are 25 people coming, I make it a point to cook everything at home, and I don't get any stuff from outside.

I run a printing press from where I get my bread. If at all I get any butter, it comes from acting.

'Khamoshi' gave me the chance to prove that expressions can also say what dialogue could.

I wouldn't say I have a bad temper.

I've repeatedly tried to curb my temper.