Song, dance and cinema are so deeply within the Indian culture and with so many cultures incorporating their elements too, it has become a wonderful collage.
I have my own production house, which is doing good.
In 'Mr Shrimati,' I had a long role as a woman. A cabaret number was also picturised on me. I really worked hard in that film and feel that to date, no man has matched my level when playing a woman.
It's always good to live in future tense.
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?
I have to keep myself busy all the time.
In this day and age, technology has overtaken our lives and we are disconnected from reality.
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 so hate the term Bollywood. I know it's become synonymous with the industry but really we are 'Indian cinema.'
It's been a hell of a roller-coaster ride for me.
Comedy is my soft spot.
There is a very thin line when a man plays woman. If you're not careful, you may end up looking like a eunuch. If you don't enact your role properly, you can look very bad.
I spend my free time at home with my kids.
When we make a comedy film, its important to have a light atmosphere on the sets so that the mood reflects in the film.
Humour or comedy should not offend anyone.
Nothing works like success.
I have been successful in comic roles and people think that is all that I can do.
It is very important for me to do different things so that people see that my range is more than just comedy.
I would say I was lucky that I got different kinds of roles.
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.
