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The culture of caring and giving permeates many Indian families. In their own way, they are engaged in philanthropic pursuits.

In India, it's hard not to have Gandhi as a hero. To give up everything - including power and money - and to live for his countrymen, that beats everything else. He's a role model of selflessness.

There's nothing universal about Indian families except that the family itself is deeply important across the country. It's sort of the fabric and anchor of our country.

The extraordinary thing about India is that it's such a family place. It's full of families everywhere.

My father thought Gandhi was a great man. I suppose subconsciously, consciously even, I was aware that I wanted to please him and Ma, so I thought doing something like 'Gandhi' would be phenomenal.

This Sonia Gandhi thing should be seen in perspective - the people of India have an emotional attachment to the family. And why not? Three of the five Congress prime ministers belong to that family. The people empathise with the family name.

Rahul Gandhi is very idealistic and a very decent human being. He has real concerns for the downtrodden.

A good host is someone who really takes care of everyone, from the food to their daily programme. I can't.

As far as my involvement in the Bajaj family affairs is concerned, it is a friendly gesture.

I'm a very gentle man, not unlike Gandhi.