Quotes from Akshaye Khanna

Controversy is not necessarily a bad thing. It's a good thing at times.

I'm not a writer. As for direction, I don't have the guts to do that. Still you can never say never.

Mumbai is becoming more and more of a nightmare.

I see no point in talking about myself unnecessarily.

In our Constitution, it is said that we have freedom of speech and freedom of expression. In my mind, unless that freedom is total, it is no freedom at all.

I find it very difficult staying awake after 11.

Shortkut... ' has a very nice, strong story. It is not one of those nonsensical comedies where characters attempt buffoonery to get laughs. It is a small film with a big heart.

I'm not cut out for that life; for sharing my life. Whether it's getting married, or having kids. That too drastically changes your life. Everything important to you becomes less important, because the child gains utmost importance.

My 'aloneness' is extremely valuable to me.

Some of the biggest and most popular movie stars in the world are limited or have constantly done what they do really well. Being versatile is not necessarily the greatest quality for an actor.

Being single has its own advantages and it's a fun thing.

I was an average student, who took active interest in athletics.

Earlier, in Indian cinema, actors were given a certain amount of time to learn on the job. That is not possible anymore.

I've played the villain before, but my baddies have always entertained.

All the top stars like Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh, etc. do very few films a year and I don't think it's affected their visibility or fan following in any way.

Being an actor, in my case, any failure or success is extremely visible to a whole nation of movie-watchers.

I am open to working with new directors as long as the script excites me.

I am not comfortable, being in the limelight and I think that's fine. When I have to, I talk. Otherwise, I prefer not to.