Quotes from Mukul Dev

Rahul's my elder brother and I feel good to have someone in the industry who has helped me out.

My role in 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' was widely appreciated, and the best part was that my character connected me with my Punjabi fans.

As for 'Bigg Boss,' it's a risky territory, I don't know what would happen if I lose my temper or someone does in the house; or they try to get into personal space. It might sound crazy but I feel I am old fashioned and conventional that way.

A horror film does not rely on dialogues and music. It is the sound of creaking doors, the window banging open and the build-up that is not easy to achieve.

If someone praises me for my acting, all I say is thanks and in case of criticism, I do apologize.

I attribute my lean physique to the regime I've been following thanks to my brother Rahul who made sure fitness was of prime importance in my life.

It's taken me quite some time to convince people that I can do shades of grey, and I've finally broken that ground.

'Satya' was a groundbreaking film that opened people's eyes. People like Ram Gopal Varma and Shekhar Kapur introduced such films in the industry as never seen before, and it wasn't easy if you went to a producer with an arthouse film back in the '90s. They'd laugh you out of the room.

I believe a good actor does not have an accent of his own.

Punjab is a great place.

I like to read all kinds of books ranging from spiritual, philosophical, to best-sellers and crime thrillers.

I have been on only one reality show, which was a dance show, a long time ago.

I don't think I am cut out for reality shows.

Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal Kapoor made for such a handsome Sikh in 'Vijeta.'

In 'Burrraah,' I play a teacher whose aim is to reform a bunch of rowdy boys. My character is very interesting and I chose this film for a Punjabi debut because of its story, script, screenplay and director, Sagar Sharma. I love the way he narrates a story.

I'm honored with the success of 'Omerta' at the Toronto Film Festival.

In the mid '70s when 'Sholay' released, people had never seen action like that - horses, jeeps, dacoits, fights on a bridge - it was all very new, and the movie set a benchmark.

I relish North Indian and Mughlai food. I'm also a big fan of good steaks and cold cuts.

I am an actor who also writes.

I think Punjabis have an inherent quality - of being gregarious and happy - and that makes for very good characters, and that's the reason why every actor wants to play a Sardar.

Punjab is inseparable from my personality as I have spent a lot of time in my growing up years here.

Language does not matter to audience if content is good. It is the director's belief which is translated on screen and roles are written according to his imagination.

I have been exposed to the Afghan culture since childhood.

With the years passing I feel the need to know more about meditation, kriya yoga and chanting.