Whenever I like a character or a script, I take up the project and leave the rest to the audience.

I don't know how a hero feels, honestly. I feel like an actor; I wanted to be an actor. I always want to feel just like an actor. I don't know this 'hero' term.

If someone comes to me with a script and says, 'Sir, this hero...' I'm like, 'Is there a name, or he is just called a hero?' We are not heroes. Heroes are people fighting for us at the border. We are not heroes; we are just doing our job.

The speed at which cinema is changing, the definition of hero is also changing. Even a big superstar like Aamir sir plays the role of a father. There's action genre, where you have to show body and do stunts, so you may call that a hero.

Good actors have always supported each other's performances in a film, and the same happened in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi.' We all supported each other throughout.

I knew that I was just one of those actors who came to Mumbai to achieve their dreams. I knew that nobody would welcome me with open arms and auditions were the only way to get a chance.

There was a phase where nothing was going right, and the thought crossed my mind that what is going to happen. Since I had no Plan B, I was sure from the beginning that I love acting and this is what I want to do for the rest of my life, so I had to be ready to struggle.

All the characters play an important role. For me, as an actor, for my character to come out so beautifully, I would give all the credit to my co-actors, directors and writers.

I never signed 'NH 10' officially. I was supposed to do it. Then it got delayed. Then I moved on to other films like 'Kai Po Che' and 'Shahid.'

There is a system in BJP as to who would be projected as a chief ministerial candidate or a prime ministerial candidate. The proper forum to take decision is only central parliamentary board.

As we are aware, Indo-China border is undemarcated. We have to be very vigilant while guarding the borders.

We need to strengthen basic infrastructure in border areas so that people don't migrate to other places looking for better opportunities.

Kashmiri people should not get misguided by pro-Pakistani elements and remember that their future is linked to India.

India, being a sovereign state, has the right to decide what kind of nuclear deterrent New Delhi needs in respect of international security perception.

India should demand an international watch on ISI.

The government is opposed to all statements/speeches which divide the country on the basis of religion, caste, and creed.

It is a cause of grave concern that the cyber world is being exploited by terror groups such as DAESH or ISIS to radicalise the gullible youth of our country.

We have adopted a multi-pronged strategy against the attempts to radicalise the youth of the country. On the one hand, we have successfully de-radicalised our youth, and on the other hand, our security agencies have also taken action against certain individuals for their links and association with terror organisations.

In our party, for the post of the prime minister or chief minister, there is no race, and nor does anyone stake their claim. Who will be the prime minister or chief minister, either our parliamentary board decides on this or the elected MLAs, in the case of chief minister, and MPs, in the case of the prime minister, select their leader.

Rahul Gandhi has promised to remove poverty and unemployment. There is nothing new about the election promises of Congress. Had only half of those promises been fulfilled, India would have been the most prosperous country in the world today.

Don't think our soldiers are weak. Give them a free hand, and no power on the earth can defeat them.

Arunachal Pradesh was with India, is with India, and will remain with India.

Prices always soar when there is a Congress government.

Terror outfits like ISIS don't believe in a plural society and diversity of faith, which reflects inherent beauty of human beings.

If Pakistan and ISI stop supporting terrorist groups, security situation in South Asia would improve significantly.

As far as Government of India is concerned, I want to make it clear that we don't just want need-based ties but to build an emotional relationship with Kashmir.

Reservation is a socio-political necessity. Hence, there is a constitutional provision for it.

Safety and security of women and children will determine the well-being and strength of our nations.

We never want to expand our borders... but I can say that our security forces and defence forces possess all the might to protect our borders.

We do not worry about how a sovereign country keeps its relations with others.

The Kashmir problem is a very old one and has been a major challenge for all governments.

I have never, ever in my life practised politics on the basis of caste, sect, or religion.

BJP's ideology doesn't permit discrimination on the basis of caste, sect, or religion. Everyone born in India is equal for us.

We never believe in divisive politics; we always work for an inclusive politics.

President or Prime Minister are not any individuals. They are an institutions in itself, and in democracy, we should ensure that the dignity of the institutions is not lowered.

Appeal for votes should not be made on basis of caste, creed, or communal. In a healthy democracy, this is not expected from any political leader.

Poverty should not just be made an issue - there is need to actually work on it.

As a matter of principle, we are opposed to destabilising a stable government, and I believe in the norms of healthy democracy.

On women empowerment, no one can challenge the BJP.

When I was the BJP president, I had fixed 33% for women in organisational posts. And BJP became the first party, not only in the country but in the world, to introduce women reservation in the organisation.

Atalji has done a lot for the country, and so has Modiji.

You cannot do politics by breaking the society into pieces or creating hatred.

Politics should be done by earning love and affection and by winning the hearts.

Kashmiris are highly talented. So many become IPS and IAS officers. Kashmiris have the potential to lead the nation.

My view is that politics should be on the basis of issues.

As far as women's security is concerned, our government is committed to the cause.

Even small challenges are big challenges for me. I take all challenges seriously. I do not differentiate between big and small challenges.

Every institution has its own dignity, and if people don't respect the dignity of those institutions, it affects the whole system.

The prime minister does not represent a particular political party; he is a representative of the whole country.

The people of Kashmir are our people, and we will do everything to ensure they are a part of the process of making India an economic superpower.