Shatrughan Sinha

We as a country should thrive on the principle of diversity in unity.

I have been to Pakistan so many times to see my sister - General Zia-ul Haq's daughter Zain Zia.

Nobody is bigger than the nation or can be allowed to be larger than life.

I have friends across the political spectrum.

Acting is my profession while politics is my obsession.

The actor in me borrows from the politician and the politician in me borrows from the actor.

I am known as a good actor and, I dare say, a good politician.

Why did I choose to join Congress I? It was a decision taken after much deliberation and thought.

The Congress is the party that brought us kicking and dragging into Free India.

If you criticise a government policy, you are not anti-India.

Aamir and Kiran Rao are a very nice, gentle and amiable couple.

Under no circumstance must we allow anyone to incite violence against our nation. That is not acceptable.

In a democracy, everyone has the right to an opinion and to freedom of expression. That doesn't give anyone the right to say anything anti-Constitutional.

Till my last breath I will say that I am a soldier of the BJP.

BJP is the only camp I am in.

Forget caste, community politics. That's outdated.

I was as devoted to the film industry, as I am to the Bharatiya Janta Party.

I do anti-tobacco, anti drugs, anti cancer campaigns inspired by Sunil Dutt. He was like an elder brother. When I became health minister, he was the first one to come and congratulate me.

Mr Sunil Dutt became a Cabinet minister after me, even though he deserved it more than me and should have been the first one. He was a role model to me and a wonderful man and leader.

Many celebrities tend to come to politics because they feel glamour has limited power, whereas power has unlimited glamour.

I was the first actor from Bihar to become a film star.

I joined the BJP as a social obligation when the party only had 2 seats. People laughed at me at that time.

I have struggled in my professional, social and political life to reach where I am.

Peace. Prosperity. Progress. Pride. My agenda is based on four Ps.

For any political alliance to work, there should be respect within the ranks.

I have had films which I have regretted.

Whatever humble success I have got in my real and reel life, it is absolutely self-made besides God's grace.

Nitish Babu is a friend of mine and he always treats me like his elder brother. I also respect him a lot.

I never criticised the Congress... I never talk against any individual or party.

You won't find a single statement against Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati, Mamata or Akhilesh because I raise my voice against policies.

I always tell the younger generation that in this competitive world, it is extremely important to have confidence and passion.

I am very grateful to Dev Sahab.

I didn't have that aptitude to become a doctor.

I give this advice to every parent I meet, and it's something I have believed ever since I was young - never impose your own will on your children.

Be it Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian, we aim to uphold the peaceful existence of society in terms with the Constitution of India and the rule of law.

The people of Bihar have always been my family.

When I used to criticise Indira Gandhi and Emergency I was not part of any party. I was just a social activist.

Deewaar' was written for me. They had brought it to me. The script was with me for around six months. But we had some creative differences and I returned the script back.

I have been seeing the BJP's democratic system turn into an autocratic system.

In social media, everyone has come to know the strength of their voice.

I used to think that no woman would ever be interested in me, and then, when they were, it's human nature to lose control.

I have got full faith in my people - people of Patna Sahib and the family of Bihar.

I do not believe in imposing myself on anybody.

There are people who want me to direct movies.

If there is a very matured person and an extremely capable politician, and he has crossed 75... like Advani... he is sharper than people who are 30 to 40 years younger to him.

Murli Manohar Joshi is a very fine person and politician.

I don't want to challenge Narendra Modi's wisdom.

Given a chance, Advaniji can prove himself to be a very good PM of the country.

I feel all politicians are part of the same community which is dedicated to make our country and society better.

Honesty and transparency are my guiding principles in politics.