Quotes from Rajpal Yadav

David Dhawan is the scientist of entertainment and has given me the opportunity over the last 20 years to work in several films.

Some people don't have hands, some don't have eyes - these people's struggle in life is real. We have been blessed with everything - a pair of eyes, ears, hands. What do we have to worry about? About having one more foot added to our height? Just because I am not six feet, won't I be respected?

When I visit my village, relatives or even when I am at a film shoot, I try to observe my surroundings and understand the environment.

I speak Marathi fluently and even during shoots I make it a point to speak in the language for most of the time.

I don't want to carry the burden of the past with me.

I feel an actor is an entertainer first then a performer.

I get bored easily.

I don't suffer from an inferiority complex because of my looks.

I personally don't identify with the character of a man who suffers inferiority complex due to a difference in height with his wife. I am a very confident person in real life and have no such hang-ups.

It is difficult to pinpoint my favorite comedies.

I feel that warmth in Salman Khan. He is a best guide.

I have been following Charlie Chaplin since my childhood days. He is an inspiration to everyone.

If you manage to joke around and charm people, it means that from inside, you are very serious.

I don't know how to pray and don't believe in any superstitions, but my belief in myself is very strong.

Varun Dhawan supported me a lot. Varun is very hard working and a good friend as well.

Challenges are what inspire me. I therefore accept whatever comes my way, be it supporting roles or character roles.

I will do films that will satisfy me and surprise the audience into saying, 'look where Rajpal started from and where has he reached today.'

If I am known as a comedian or I get to be known as one, it is because of one of two reasons - either you have not tried or you have accepted it.

I love comedy but I am Rajpal Yadav. I am not a comedian.

I always want to represent the common man.

Life has many of its own complexities, people don't want to see that on screen too.

People who call me a comic actor are uneducated. It is their weakness. I feel pity for them.

I don't like the tag of comedy. I think I have done all kind of roles - negative, serious and entertaining.

Body shaming comes from prejudice and it does not hold any importance in my life. All that matters is my hard work, my mission and my vision; now that shouldn't be short!