I am always scared before going on stage; this is the fear which makes me do well.

People expect comedy from me but I am not just a stand-up comedian anymore. I act on stage, host 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' and also conduct interviews on my show. I have grown as a person and an artiste.

It is always nice when you are honoured. The Lifetime award makes me feel old. I am only 55.

People think I am funny all the time. But I am not. I am serious, too. Also, I enjoy serious, dramatic films.

People tell me that my appearance in real life is better than on-screen. Perhaps people think I am exactly like the characters I play on TV.

I am shamelessly biased about the people in my life, and it makes sense to me that other people are the same.