Quotes from Javed Jaffrey

When we make a comedy film, its important to have a light atmosphere on the sets so that the mood reflects in the film.

Being a producer is tough. They have to go through so much - dates, money, and release. It's quite crazy.

I think Hyderabadis have the best sense of humour in the entire country and I still remember the famous plays of 'Adrak Ke Panje' by Babban Khan and 'Dhed Matwale.'

I don't know how one can differentiate between comedies. A burger is a burger and though it may taste differently in different food joints, the fact remains that it is still a burger. It's the same with comedies.

You can do a lot of impromptu in dubbing. You can bring in different characters and different accents.

I do not want to insult anyone with my act and am very careful about it.

I don't like to insult people and I encourage them.

When I first saw the trailer of 'Only For Singles,' the only thought in my head was that we live in ever evolving times but the problems for singles remain the same.

When I joined the film industry I looked forward to different roles, unfortunately that did not materialise.

When fiction started on TV, the daily soap splurge happened and I knew that I would not get caught in a daily soap.

For me it is important to mould myself as the director wants. That's my challenge as an actor.

I sometimes tell a director that I want to work with him. I tell him twice. After that if he still doesn't give me a call, I move on.

Comedy is my soft spot.

Some good talent was just hanging around and waiting for someone to spot them and TV gave them the spotlight. Actors got this platform, which is so great, and could accommodate anyone.

I made up my mind that I will do fiction in films and non-fiction in TV.

The making of the documentary is an involving and collaborative process where you go deeper unlike in movies where you just borrow someone else's script.

Humour or comedy should not offend anyone.

In India, there's so much strife, pain and trouble that song, dance and going to the movies is respite.

It is important for the creative juices to find an outlet, otherwise they stagnate.

If we can ape other shows or even start Indian versions of international series by taking their franchise, why can't we take our shows to an international level?

Being the son or daughter of a legendary film personality you get more respect.