Birthdays are meant for special occasions.

Every time I've crossed to a new level of film acting, the film has been a breakthrough project.

An actor is only a part of the film, not the whole, and very often, he is moulded by the director. That is why a good director can make so much difference to a film.

Practice makes an actor excel. It is like cycling and motor driving. It is an art, which can be learnt and practised.

Our school not only makes you an actor, it makes you understand who you actually are as well... it gives you discipline and punctuality. It also teaches you a way of life.

There are many brilliant actors, including our own Dilip Kumar, but Robert de Niro is something else.