I am content, ambitious and equally know the need to switch off from work. My world is big enough to go beyond movies too.
— Arbaaz Khan
Ultimately, we stars are human being at the end of the day. We also have bad habits, weaknesses, we also make mistakes.
Of course I would recommend marriage to others. Times are changing, even in the past people had kids without getting married but marriage gives stability to your family and people around you. It's a working institution and it can fail in certain situations.
I spoke to my father about making a documentary on him. I have been seriously contemplating that.
You just can't put a '3' after the title of the film. If you have a franchise that has worked, it does not mean that you can go on making it.
I may be a bit innocent but I don't think I am that dumb.
No one has the right to harass anyone. I fully support the #MeToo movement.
Characterisation is more important to me than the script. A decent story and extraordinary characters can do wonders for a film, but you cannot do it the other way around.
I have made my mark as an actor and I have also established myself as a producer with a franchise like 'Dabangg.'
The audiences everywhere feel the same emotions. That's why when movies do well in an industry, they become popular all over.
Unlike many others, I anyway don't post much from my personal life on social media; it's mostly work related. And when I post something, I'm aware that not everyone would have nice things to say; I'm fine with it.
But, perfection is something that is a constant thing you need to achieve. It is not that you have achieved it and it's gonna stay. It's everyday hardwork.
I am fine if videos and pictures are clicked when there are legit events and interviews. If I am sitting and having a private dinner with my son, my family or my girlfriend, then I do not want it to be filmed.
Salman has his own personal equation. I have my own personal equation. We are sometimes not even a part of each other's celebration or happiness. But we are definitely there when somebody is down.
I don't see myself turning into a romantic hero. I may not be comfortable doing that. I may not be cut out to do that. It may not even suit my image.
When you are living alone then you tend to take life casually.
I am as sensitive as my brothers and other members of my family.
As a director, you realise the bigger picture.
I am very friendly and affable.
A new couple does a lot of things for each other. And slowly they lose interest and it affects the relationship. It is a part of life and a lot of people experience this.
Everyone knows we are thick as thieves. We're very close and we respect each other. Of course, Salman has achieved far more, and we're really happy with that. As long as we keep doing whatever we like, it doesn't bother us.
Generally, the biopics are made on the personalities about whom much is not known. But if someone who is already popular and everyone knows about his life then I don't see a point in making a biopic on his life unless you are telling something new about that person.
If you are going to be dogged with doubts you shouldn't be making movies.
To be frank, my career as an actor was not even taking care of my lifestyle. Doing two odd films a year wasn't making me financially secure.
I think the audience will be pleasantly surprised to see what I have attempted with 'Dolly Ki Doli.' I am confident that this movie will be accepted.
I made my acting debut in 1996.
Every industry has got its distinct identity. The Malayalam film industry is right up there with some of the greatest content, artistes and technicians.
I chose not to react to everyone's opinion.
Honestly, I always had the silent ambition of being a director.
I think some people have gotten used to the paparazzi culture and they know they cannot avoid it. If you ask me, some people like it, but I have a different opinion.
My family, we siblings are there for each other.
I like to read. I like to spend time on the Net. I like to watch movies.
Doing funny roles is something I enjoy as I am like that in my personal life.
There will always be a sense of things you want to achieve, where you want to be, a sense of disappointment, a few regrets here and there. Those are always going to linger. How you cope with them and how you move on is what your life is about.
Due to my serious kind of roles, people - apart from my close friends and family - did not know the real me.
I don't want everyone to know when I go out with my son or my girlfriend for lunch or dinner.
If I want to say anything about my life, I will say it when the time comes, be it about marriage or whatever.
Salman doesn't even know half the time what I'm working on. Sometimes, he only gets to know about a film of mine when the release date is close. We don't sit down and discuss our professional lives with each other.
I had taken a bit of a sabbatical because I was producing and directing films. But acting has always been my passion and it is something that I will continue to do.
You ask anyone in college, how would you like your wife or girlfriend to be? No one wants the ugliest girl in the world who no one wants to look at. Out of 100 people, all 100 will say that I want the most beautiful woman in the world.
Dolly Ki Doli' excited me because it has unique characters. Though it is a smaller film and without a big star, it is still a mainstream film.
I am looking forward to work on digital platforms more often than not.
Actors who are not accepted are the ones who have to put in the extra effort to get somewhere in their careers. But once you achieve that, everything becomes easier.
In Bollywood, birthday celebrations are usual and very carefree.
I have no problem with trolls or negative comments.
Dabangg' symbolises entertainment, drama, good music, actions and we have tried to give doses of all of that in the sequel too.
I don't think too far ahead.
I have a dormant director in me. I do think about subjects and films I want to make. I get pretty excited about them.
Fatherhood has gone and done much more than marriage. It has made me a far more responsible person.
Being sensitive means caring for your own feelings as well as those of others.
