JAVED JAFFREY

In India, there's so much strife, pain and trouble that song, dance and going to the movies is respite.

Some good talent was just hanging around and waiting for someone to spot them and TV gave them the spotlight. Actors got this platform, which is so great, and could accommodate anyone.

Nothing works like success.

I like to play all kind of roles. You can't do same stuff every time as it becomes boring.

I always look for reinventing myself... doing something different and new.

When I joined the film industry I looked forward to different roles, unfortunately that did not materialise.

It is important for the creative juices to find an outlet, otherwise they stagnate.

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.'

My father did not do a film for me or launched me, he wanted us to do things on our own.

I am constantly visible in TV shows because anybody who is thinking of a role sees me performing on TV and may say, 'Why not him?' That way I am always in the limelight. It's better than running around for good roles. I can't lobby for roles.

I don't like to insult people and I encourage them.

It's been a hell of a roller-coaster ride for me.

Humour or comedy should not offend anyone.

I have produced my first film titled 'BMW.' It is a thriller, which has been made keeping in mind the international audience and Indian as well. It is an intelligent thriller and well-made, which will hopefully be appreciated in the international circuit.

I have my own production house, which is doing good.

I have been successful in comic roles and people think that is all that I can do.

I essay a negative or a positive character depending on whether it's a principle role and how much it drives the movie.

The AAP is fighting against the system and not just individuals and so am I.

I'm the only actor who has done everything, right from anchoring shows to composing and singing songs to theatre to movies.

I would love to break away from my comic image.

I have always safely relied on my voice modulations. It has never let me down.

It is very important for me to do different things so that people see that my range is more than just comedy.

Comedy is my soft spot.

In a feature film, the question of censorship always comes up.

I made up my mind that I will do fiction in films and non-fiction in TV.