In an earlier interview, when asked why Paresh was an essential part of his films, he responded "Critics used to say the same thing when I took Tabu [in Viraasat, Sazaa-E-Kaala Pani, Hera Pheri]. Now they are after Paresh Rawal. Actually, I find humour and spark in his eyes."

Inspite of a great track record of hits, Priyan's long-standing complaint is that superstars haven't acted in his films. And this even after his Viraasat gave Anil Kapoor's flagging career a new lease of life.