Top 77 Quotes & Sayings by Jeetendra

I came from a middle class family hence I had to struggle hard for success.

As a child, I loved to eat sweets and enjoyed festivities and celebrations.

Films of stars as well non stars are working at the box office. People look out for content driven films.

There was a time when I was called the wizard of the box-office.

It is the public which turns a raja into 'rank' and a hero into a zero.

Were Sridevi and Jaya Prada rivals? Look, I worked with both extensively. I even did films in which both were my co-stars. I never saw then being anything but thoroughly professional with one another.

Ekta was an average student, and it's wonderful to see her success. She has tremendous conviction.

There are lots of things that keep me busy.

Television is not an easy medium, as keeping the audience glued to the TV screens day after day is something which requires a lot of effort.

I really appreciate her passion for work, which has not waned over the years. Ekta works as if it is the first day of her struggle.

Everyone must remember that when you experience success, you should never leave behind the cause of it - which is effort and dedication.

When I was working actively, I used to be in the studios for 12 hours. I didn't have any time for my family.

I started out with V Shantaram. But my favourite director has been Gulzar, with whom I did intelligent cinema in movies like 'Khushboo,' 'Kinara' and 'Parichay.'

I can die peacefully now as both my babies have their own babies.

I think we as fathers have to say good things about our children or else they will beat us.

That is the one missing link in my life. I wish I had spent more time with my children.

I always thought that consuming ghee is unhealthy and leads to putting on too much weight, but I was proved wrong.

I have done more than 250 films.

Jatin Khanna and I both changed our names for the silver screen. He became known the world over as Rajesh Khanna and from Ravi Kapoor, I transformed into Jeetendra! A little known fact is that we were also school friends.

Life may have plans that will completely overthrow your pettiness.

I didn't find success immediately.

As actors, we have to constantly look after our appearances.

I enjoyed harassing tram conductors.

Tabu, you may have many fans but I am your biggest fan.

Amitabh is No. 1 to No. 10.

You must have the willpower to avoid what is bad. It's simple: If you indulge, you will develop a bulge.

I love Hyderabad.

I don't remember anything about Ekta and Tusshar's growing years. I don't remember playing with them, being with them, attending their school functions.

Sridevi was magic on screen.

I used to assist my chachaji in his artificial jewellery business. One day, I got the opportunity to visit V. Shantaram's film set to supply some jewellery. Curiosity got the better of me and before I knew it, I was playing an extra. Soon, roles with dialogues followed and the rest as they say, is history.

My son Tusshar has given me a wonderful reason to be grateful for my life. My grandson has brought such joy in my family's lives.

For me, there is no specific place which I need to go to pray since I believe in one god.

When I started out in 'Caravan,' I looked plump, but that looks fine when you are young. But as you age, you put on weight, it looks obnoxious, you slow down and carry a paunch.

I idolised Dilip Kumar, I've seen all his movies, 30-40 times each.

I grew up in a chawl where the ganpati festival is celebrated in a big way.

With responsibility comes to passion, love, happiness and a purpose in life.

I feel that if you have the talent and are hard working, then no one can stop you.

I can never forget the thrill of buying my first Fiat.

I would shoot for long periods in Chennai, and now I wish I spent more time with my family. That is what matters the most.

I achieved big-time stardom with 'Farz.'

I believe one must be happy in life.

I give credit for my fitness to my good genes.

A baby is the biggest blessing and responsibility to have.

My career was a roller-coaster ride but I never stopped taking chances.

I became a hero after V Shantaram cast me in 'Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne.' He paid me a monthly salary of 100 rupees!

I know these are my mandatory overs, but I would like to do films for as long as I breathe.

Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the darkened theatres.

There was a time when I used to enter the film studios in the morning and come out only at night.

I can't wait to be a grandfather.

I can never forget Sridevi's determination to make it big in Bollywood.

Farz' proved to be a flop for the first 10 weeks. I remember buying tickets worth Rs 5000 myself, just so the film would run in theatres longer. And in the 11th week the film miraculously picked up and ran for 50 weeks!

My childhood was spent in a typical Mumbai chawl at Girgaum and I studied at the nearby St. Sebastian School.

I want to enjoy the success of my children.

My son is a better actor than me, only I was luckier.

Released in 1967, 'Farz' was the remake of a Telegu film that was turned down by most actors of the time - Manoj Kumar, Shashi Kapoor, Dharmendra... I was the needy and greedy one then and signed the film gladly.

I genuinely treasure my friends, they are my real support... What I get from them is big support, relief and relaxation as we meet every day to play cards.

According to fathers, their kids are always good.

I was glad to know that 'Caravan' was one of the first movies from Bollywood that was loved by the Chinese audience.

When my daughter Ektaa was born, she was weak and underweight and I was worried. I prayed to god to bless her with good health and he answered my prayers.

Sometimes I think I've been a bad father.