AJ and I are involved in a lot of charity work. Three years ago we raised half a million dollars for Trillium Health Center. But I never imagined that our charitable work and my film career would induce the University to bestow me with this honour. It all happened so suddenly.

Are you involved in charitable work in India too?

I am involved in a lot of such things. My sister and I are looking after the 'special Olympics'. I have also teamed up with a Hollywood star to create AIDS awareness.

You were quoted as saying that the movie business is heartless...

None of my forefathers come from this background. So I was thinking how do I learn acting. I did not have money to go to an acting school. I remember the time when I had just Rs 150 in my pocket. I saw this book titled How To Learn Acting. It was priced at Rs 225. I read just the first page where it said that 'if you want to become an actor, be a good human being'. That's how I came to know what acting is all about.

Whatever you are, it reflects on your character that you play in the movie. I never went to acting school, I didn't get a diploma. So whatever I know it is all from my personal experiences.

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