Suniel Shetty

“I still refuse films offered to me at phenomenal prices and am doing some for peanuts.”

“My children have been my friends and they share anything and everything with me.”

“I want to play characters that are real, that have depth in them.”

“When we are growing up, we all have our dreams - and for me, I idolised the men of the Indian army, navy, air force.”

“There was a phase when I cried for days and doubted my decision to be an actor when my films were not doing well. But soon I stood up and decided to do something that could set me apart. I decided to excel in what others didn't have, I focused on my actions and my fitness.”

“When I am in Kolkata, I can't resist the food. I eat everything, but I measure my food intake.”

“I want to stay fit for my family.”

“Wherever I go I bask in the glory of the compliments showered at me by everyone that I have a beautiful wife.”

“All junior artistes feel they will become like Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan. That is everyone's dream in the industry.”

“Failures in film do not mean much to me because at the end of the day, I am successful in my life.”

“I believe that when you have only one life, it makes sense to live it to the full - so whatever interesting and enterprising comes my way, I want to get into.”

“A person with a robust personality appears capable of doing anything. This is what the common man lacks. This is the dividing factor, the difference between the hero and the common man.”

“My philosophy is, involve your family in whatever you do. Nothing gives you more joy.”

“As an actor, I don't want to talk too much about my future films because this industry is such that even after half a film has been complete, it can be shelved.”

“A healthy body breeds a healthy mind.”

“For me, workout is the way of life.”

“I feel you've got to be young and dynamic to be in politics.”

“Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar' is a well made film.”

“I believe that a healthy mind is essential for a healthy body.”

“I think 'Main Hoon Na' is like the comeback of a Manmohan Desai film. Farah Khan made you laugh, cry and dance.”