All of us start from zero. We take the right decision and become a hero.
Govinda
I have my own ideas when it comes to making cinema. My films should be of my liking and suit my convictions.
I have always listened to elders in my life.
When you join a political party, you are attaching yourself with an organisation of skilled people. And when you work with an organisation, your working capacity becomes double. One can perform better with the help of an organisation to implement their thoughts.
My father Arun Ahuja was an actor, and he did films as a hero.
Laughter is beyond truth - the ultimate happiness.
If you know that you've given the right upbringing and knowledge to your children, you have already won half the battle.
I feel like covering my children's eyes when they watch television. It's better that they spend their time doing something constructive.
I loved 'Mr & Mrs Iyer.'
Romantic scenes are a part of Bollywood cinema, and if the script demands some kind of intimacy, I have no issues with my daughter doing those scenes.
I weighed 107 kilos when 'Sukh' was released. I had become like a South Indian comedian.
I was told by many well-wishers not to do the film because my role was just a cameo. But it's very important to be part of big, successful films like 'Holiday.'
I have worked with producers like Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan, and there have never been any complaints about my late-comings.
Happiness cannot have boundaries.
I don't think much about how my past films have performed at the box office.
I'm attracted to everything, and that's what keeps my mind alive always.
I chose the Congress for its thoughts, its acceptance of people of all opinions, and its wide perspective. Another reason for joining the party was my family, which is attached to the Congress for a long period of time.
It's a tough job being a politician.
No one works with an actor or a director for friendship.
A film becomes hit with the equal participation of every actors and crew members.
Each person creates boundaries and walls around the self - this often keeps even happiness at bay.
I want to be associated with good entertainment.
Nobody is allowed to make money by defaming me. I may forgive, but I'll never forget.
As a producer, you want your product to reach the maximum people. That has become a system, and to work on it has become a necessity.
I've a track record of successful comedy films spread over more than a decade.
I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.
I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan.
I've been learning martial arts - nothing specific, as then it becomes one-sided - but basic exercises.
I know that whatever God does is for my betterment.
My mother is responsible for whatever success I have achieved today.
When I saw 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Aankhen,' I did not anticipate that they would become such hits. They looked like B-plus projects.
Jaipur is the hometown of my religious guruji. It has a special place in my heart, and I have been here several times.
I think I'm quite okay in 'Bhagam Bhag.'
I want to get rid of the image that I never turn up on time, because everyone always complains about this habit of mine.
I tried working with the best of directors and producers. I tried being selective, but things didn't work out. Now, I am open to working with anybody and everybody who is good. Or I'll try to make it good. That suits me.
Politics was never in our blood and in our family... I will never return to it.
An artiste can only be happy when he is true to his art.
The success of 'Bhagam Bhag' was very important.
It feels great to know that someone from the younger generation is following me.
There are massive camps in Bollywood. I never belonged to any camps, but I think it was a wrong move. I should have had. It affects your career. It's one big family.
I was such a mama's boy that no one imagined that I could come into the film line. She wanted me to do a bank job.
If the film is good, it will work whether it has a star or no star.
I joined politics at the behest of my seniors and considered it my duty to do so.
I want to get away from my comic image. Not that I won't do any more comic roles, but I won't opt for the usual 'Govinda' type of comedies.
In Indian politics, deception seems a byword. I'll have none of that.
When I believed in astrology and numerology, people made fun of me, but today there are so many channels just dedicated to astrology and numerology. I now regret that I didn't start a channel on this. But then, I am happy in life. I don't dwell upon it.
Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.
Dancing comes naturally to me.
My mother inculcated wisdom in us, and I want to preserve her wisdom in writing.
When I was late for shoots and press meets, my films did well.
