Quotes from Akshaye Khanna

As an actor, one is constantly reading scripts and interacting with creative teams. Sometimes, things work and sometimes, they don't. It's never in an actor's hands.

Gandhi: My Father' is a project very close to our hearts.

I belong to the film industry and it's the only industry that has no corruption.

For me, it doesn't matter what kind of role I am doing. I just enjoy the process of acting and filmmaking.

Personal questions, or accusations about delivering flops or not doing good films end up being accusatory sessions where I have to defend myself. That's why I prefer not to do interviews.

Losing a parent is always a terrible thing for anybody. It's no more or no less for me.

I do take my work very seriously, and I am first and foremost a very dedicated actor. I am also a very shy guy so you won't find me chatting or talking that much.

I feel that adoption is a good idea to control population. This would also help orphaned children grow up in a normal way in a family atmosphere that is so important in today's time. The only thing you need is a large heart.

I keep myself busy, I read a lot, watch a lot of TV, and do a lot of gardening. I do stupid stuff and I love it.

Through the years, I have realised that when you have had fun playing a role, it comes across on screen.

I look upon Salman as an elder brother and want him to tie the knot first. Once he does that, I will settle down too.

To have your films not liked or not watched or failed, is not an easy thing to handle.

Everyone wants to do only those films which they find interesting. That is the way the industry works.

As much as I say I am uncomfortable with too much attention, but in essence that's what I, every artiste works for.

Salman is my favourite actor. In fact, I look upon the entire Khan family with great regard.

My work is my hobby and if I am not on the sets, I am at home with a bunch of very close friends.

It is a humbling experience to work with Duttsaab and Amitji, who was my dad's costar in so many films.

The fact remains that I am a very artless and incompetent writer.

Such films that the audiences remembers 10-15 years after they released come by rarely.

Casino Royale' was fabulous and I saw 'Bourne Identity' over and over again.

For me exercising has always been an important part of my life.

I am inclined to acting. I like to act and I like being an actor.

If you want to be an actor today you have to come prepared with the entire package, which includes acting, dancing, action, PR skills, building your physique and all of it. Otherwise, nobody is going to touch you.

Hindi film industry's fortunes are directly connected to that of the world finance markets.