Quotes

My concept of secularism is to be a good human being who respects all religions.

There should be no statues or a street named after me, no postal stamp with my face or any a organization after me. I like people to remember me by following my work

[Aap Ki Adalat, 2004] If we believe that life is full of flowers with no thorns then when thorns appear, it will be difficult to walk.

[His reply about the inner strength to fight his never-ending battles] I take things as they come. You help others and someone up there, helps you. We should never give up hope.

{Filfare Magazine, March 1968} The happy moments are not the whole painting. Tragedy give it character.

Pain is universal and we are usually bound to each other through pain and the empathy it brings.

People know very well what kind of man I am, how much contribution of my wife towards the nation. Its no need to explain them everything all the time.

[After Reshma Aur Shera failure, his remarks during getting B-grade films] I have never done any film for money. Money is crucial but that doesn't mean I will earn it by doing any wrong film. Otherwise, I am doing prostitution with my profession. I should first like the story, my character and screenplay then I will do.

[His remarks about Sanjay Dutt's career] I am happy that after so many problems, he (Sanjay) established himself as an actor. Otherwise its very difficult to change yourself in front of the camera when you have so much of burden.

People often think that they won't be able to live after someone so close to them passes away. But I don't know how people are able to survive? I used to think the same but now I am also living with the loss. The way my life is heading right now, many times I am reminded of the song from Mother India (Duniya Mein Hum Aaye Hai, Toh Jeena Hi Padega; Since we came to this world, we have to live) which was lip-synced by Nargis.

I did not dissolve myself only in films. I was very much aware of the problems within my country because I had come through those problems too. The partition of India had virtually brought us on the footpath. I owe whatever I am today to the people of my country. I became popular because of them, because of their love for me. I want to do something in return of their love.