I was interested in films since my childhood.
I studied only till class VII at the Andhra Society High School, Wadala and dropped out when I realised that education was not my cup of tea.
Even as a child I used to mimic veteran film actors of the time.
I focus on my work while some people unnecessarily complicate life.
To do comedy, there are so many hurdles one has to cross.
Standup is like shorthand. Every bit must be both brief and profound or the audience will lose interest.
In standup, you must be able to hypnotize the audience.
I want to make the kind of films that Charlie Chaplin did.
If I were to ever make a lot of money, I will invest in films.
I actually see comedy in death.
From the age of 12, I have always thought of what I can do for others. Like my father, I too have always been large-hearted.
My poverty taught me a lot. If someone dies, I cannot cry as I have seen so much hardship and death. I went to shoot even the day my dad had died. Death is reality.
I am a very sensitive person, I cannot bear to be rude to others.
When people see shows like 'Antakshari' or 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' they are encouraged to take part in such shows.
Ek Tappa Out' is a huge platform for the new talent and I think everyone should exploit this opportunity.
I observe people around me, interact with them and try to understand what's on their minds. I also try and include their little quirky mannerisms in my films.
Actually all artists love Gujarat because Gujaratis shower respect and a lot of love on them.
One has to accept that change is the only constant in our lives.
For artists like me nothing matters more than the audience's respect.
Comedy is more an art of body language and gestures - it is more a performance of an artist than the lines given to him/her.
