Nana Patekar

“I enjoy the love and admiration of the people.”

“I'm too blunt and straightforward for politics, but I'm friends with all.”

“I would have loved to work with Satyajit Ray.”

“The Naxals are also human beings.”

“Farmers will not see good days unless their produce gets a guaranteed price. Even a notebook, a pen, or a soap has a price printed on it, but the milk that farmers sell do not have any price.”

“I always do one film at a time.”

“When I was just 13, we went from being middle class to lower middle class and finally lower class, as someone close to my father took away everything he had, including his property. All of a sudden, I started working at the age of 13.”

“God has given me more than what I wanted.”

“I cook anything, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. But mutton dishes are my favourite.”

“I would like to address the issue of farmers through my craft - my films. But, the sad part is that such films win awards but don't get any rewards at the BO.”

“I have seen several hardships since I was a child. As a result, I don't perceive things the way most people do.”

“My role was very good and different in 'Khamoshi.'”

“Mature roles full of substance the kind played by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino - my favourite actors - is what I want to do.”

“The purpose of making a successful film is to blend entertainment with social content.”

“I wouldn't say I have a bad temper.”

“I've repeatedly tried to curb my temper.”

“We should judge by talent and work not by community or caste.”

“Bipasha is a very sincere and professional actor.”

“I feel, at the national level, shooters should get monetary rewards also, along with medals and a handshake.”

“Government will do whatever they want.”