As a child I liked to watch movies. As a young man I wanted to work in films.
— Jeetendra
I genuinely treasure my friends, they are my real support... What I get from them is big support, relief and relaxation as we meet every day to play cards.
When television became popular, reality shows started coming up and with such reality shows, people got a platform to show their talent.
If one goes by my filmography, I have done several films of different genres.
You know it's completely fine to do remakes.
The reason why we have so many stars campaigning for politics is that when we senior artistes go to speak to people, they at least listen to some extent.
As actors, we have to constantly look after our appearances.
Jatin Khanna and I both changed our names for the silver screen. He became known the world over as Rajesh Khanna and from Ravi Kapoor, I transformed into Jeetendra! A little known fact is that we were also school friends.
I believe one must be happy in life.
My career was a roller-coaster ride but I never stopped taking chances.
Tabu, you may have many fans but I am your biggest fan.
Sometimes I think I've been a bad father.
I really appreciate her passion for work, which has not waned over the years. Ekta works as if it is the first day of her struggle.
When I started out in 'Caravan,' I looked plump, but that looks fine when you are young. But as you age, you put on weight, it looks obnoxious, you slow down and carry a paunch.
I started out with V Shantaram. But my favourite director has been Gulzar, with whom I did intelligent cinema in movies like 'Khushboo,' 'Kinara' and 'Parichay.'
I achieved big-time stardom with 'Farz.'
I feel that if you have the talent and are hard working, then no one can stop you.
God gave me everything - money, fame and love of people, more than what I feel I deserve.
One may get everything in life but to find true and good friends is difficult.
My life is very simple, it is not worth being written into a biography, for that 'masala' is required.
I never went to any disco, I didn't know anything about dance.
I don't know much of direction even after acting in so many movies. In fact, I still don't understand some simple things.
I don't think I'm meant for politics and don't even know the 'P' of it.
I give credit for my fitness to my good genes.
With responsibility comes to passion, love, happiness and a purpose in life.
I can die peacefully now as both my babies have their own babies.
Released in 1967, 'Farz' was the remake of a Telegu film that was turned down by most actors of the time - Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra... I was the needy and greedy one then and signed the film gladly.
I can't wait to be a grandfather.
I think we as fathers have to say good things about our children or else they will beat us.
I have done more than 250 films.
You must have the willpower to avoid what is bad. It's simple: If you indulge, you will develop a bulge.
My childhood was spent in a typical Mumbai chawl at Girgaum and I studied at the nearby St. Sebastian School.
I can never forget the thrill of buying my first Fiat.
I came from a middle class family hence I had to struggle hard for success.
I only watch 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein' on television. It's my favourite show and I absolutely love the bubbly character of Ruhi.
There is a lot of talent in our country that needs to be exploited.
I don't think there is much left that I can explore as an actor.
Success of a film has got nothing to do with whether it's a remake or an original.
To become a hero is simple but to direct a film is far more challenging work.
I have no political ambitions; never want to be an MP or MLA or a Rajya Sabha member.
I used to assist my chachaji in his artificial jewellery business. One day, I got the opportunity to visit V. Shantaram's film set to supply some jewellery. Curiosity got the better of me and before I knew it, I was playing an extra. Soon, roles with dialogues followed and the rest as they say, is history.
A baby is the biggest blessing and responsibility to have.
I was glad to know that 'Caravan' was one of the first movies from Bollywood that was loved by the Chinese audience.
Farz' proved to be a flop for the first 10 weeks. I remember buying tickets worth Rs 5000 myself, just so the film would run in theatres longer. And in the 11th week the film miraculously picked up and ran for 50 weeks!
I would shoot for long periods in Chennai, and now I wish I spent more time with my family. That is what matters the most.
Television is not an easy medium, as keeping the audience glued to the TV screens day after day is something which requires a lot of effort.
There was a time when I used to enter the film studios in the morning and come out only at night.
I always thought that consuming ghee is unhealthy and leads to putting on too much weight, but I was proved wrong.
I became a hero after V Shantaram cast me in 'Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne.' He paid me a monthly salary of 100 rupees!
Everyone must remember that when you experience success, you should never leave behind the cause of it - which is effort and dedication.
