I wanted to emulate my parents - Mum captained India in basketball, and Dad won a bronze in hockey in 1972 Olympics. My focus has always been to achieve excellence whether in the field of tennis, in the corporate field, in the art of acting or in motivating youngsters. Leander Paes achieveactart share on social
I know, in India, specially in Bollywood and the sports fraternity, there is a lot of negative media attention on prominent public figures. Leander Paes attentionbollywoodfigure Change image and share on social
When the headache persisted, I checked myself into an emergency room. When the doctor used the term 'brain tumour', I feared the worst. My whole world shrank around me. Leander Paes badbraincheck Change image and share on social
My audiences have given me lots of love as a tennis player. I hope they appreciate my passion for acting. Leander Paes actaudiencehope Change image and share on social
I love taking challenges, as my name Leander means 'lion's heart.' Leander Paes challengeheartleander Change image and share on social
Age is just a number. When I started, I never worried about how long I was going to play. I had very specific goals, and that's what I really chased. Leander Paes agechasegoal Change image and share on social
I believe India has multi-talented people, so I have also embarked on my journey as an actor. I don't need to be a celebrity, since tennis has already given fame to me. Leander Paes actorcelebrityembark Change image and share on social
Director of any film is very important, and an actor has to leave himself in his hands to mould. Leander Paes actordirectorfilm Change image and share on social
If I have a reason to do something, and I have enough passion, I generally succeed. Leander Paes generallypassionreason Change image and share on social
I've always had this hyper kinetic energy, so I don't really need much sleep at night. Leander Paes energyhavehyper Change image and share on social
