Technology is the future, I have seen the third industrial revolution, and we are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution.

I have full faith in my people - the people of Patna Sahib and the family of Bihar.

Nepotism exists everywhere.

I remember, in my first show in New York, they asked, 'Where is the Indian-ness in your work?'... Now, the same people, after having watched the body of my work, say, 'There is too much Indian...

One shouldn't say yes in desperation to the first publisher who approaches. New authors especially should wait and weigh their deal and only agree when they are certain they have landed a good offer.

Salman ensures that everyone grows along with him. He is not someone who will step on your shoulder to move ahead; he makes sure that everyone with him grows together. That is the best quality about...

'Junglee' was a magical journey. When you see the visuals of the film or the song 'Fakeera,' it reminds you of Dehradun.

You know, a balance-sheet is like a bikini, it shows more but it hides what is vital. I learnt to read a balance sheet and then I got fascinated by stocks.

It is Arvind Kejriwal who believes in the politics of divide and rule.

After becoming famous, I've realised how overrated fame is. It gets in the way of normal life.

Asking questions is the first way to begin change.

I would like to make a film in the four South Indian languages.

China can be a difficult market for IP in general and IP compliance.

Whenever someone asks me to name a dream hero or pair, I always end up getting Bollywood names in my mind.

I don't have a problem with the Centre sanctioning funds to any state. However, when this is done for narrow political considerations, it damages the federal fabric mandated by the Constitution.

My biggest concern is people misunderstanding me.

In any authoritarian society, the possessor of power dictates, and if you try and step outside, he will come after you. This is equally true of Sovietism, of China and of Iran, and in our time it has...

'Que Sera Sera' had a very unusual rhythm. It was a challenge for me to pick up Rahman's beats and translate them into dance steps.

I think the audience expect me to be on saas-bahu dramas - such shows attract me also.

I speak Telugu, so learning Kannada was not all that tough.

I have never, ever talked about my orientation or sexuality because whether I am heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, it is my concern. I refuse to talk about it... I have not been brought up...

'Masaan' was a life-changing experience.

I actually never wanted to do a remake, but I got the opportunity to make the music for 'The Humma Song' for 'Ok Jaanu,' and that is how I actually got into remaking a song.

When I was agriculture minister, we drafted specific policies to tackle the agrarian crisis.

Acting is fun, but directing is very stressful.

Very little thought goes into making this stuff I make. It is on impulse. I think of colors all day and suddenly if I think of ice blue, I wonder if red or yellow will go with it.

Priorities have to be allocated by the government because they have a complete picture of the country's requirements. If priority is allocated to a manned space programme, I'm confident we can swing...

In the simplest terms, a fast-growing company can't keep growing at the same fast rate forever. It eventually has to slow down.

When we belong to a community and learn things that are no way related to our society, we live as unwanted entities in that society.

After PepsiCo, I do want to go to Washington. I want to give back.