Shatrughan Sinha's Rapid Fire

Shatrughan Sinha’s Rapid Fire

If the Indian version of cartoon characters, Tom and Jerry, were to be picked from Indian politics, who would fit the bill?

Kabir, New Delhi

With due respect, Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh? This should be purely taken as humour. Neither Filmfare nor do I endorse this view point otherwise.

What is your prediction on the future of Sasikala Natarajan after the death of Jayalalithaa?

WO Bandyopadhyay, New Delhi

She should be able to survive the tightrope and not fall off it.

What does the face symbol below your signature represent?

Preetha Rengaswamy, Chennai

When I was a newcomer I used to practise different styles of signatures for my future fans. After much practice, I chanced upon the present signature, which represents a positive attitude – one should always try to be happy come what may.

Is a ‘jail-experience’ an enviable quality in a national leader?

N K Mani, Indore

I don’t know about it being an enviable quality but it does add to the charisma and glamour of a political leader. I’m told it also helps develop a thick skin.

Is it true that established actors such as Raaj Kumar Dharmendra, Dev Anand and yours truly refused Prakash Mehra’s Zanjeer?

Gyan Bhadra, New Delhi