Akshaye Khanna has returned to the big screen with Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai after a year-long hiatus. Calling it a film he's "really proud of", the talented actor tells us why he will be getting a flying licence this year

What makes Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai different from other satires like Delhi 6 and Peepli Live?
Every film is different. Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai is a satirical drama about a bank cashier, a common man, whose life is ruined by the system. This may sound very depressing, but the film's screenplay is hilarious. Gali Gali...u00a0 is essentially a masala Hindi film, but what sets it apart from other comedies is that it has a certain depth.

You are playing the common man. Are you fascinated by RK Laxman's popular character and his look?
When I was visualising the script after hearing it for the first time, I told Rumy (Jaffry, the director) and Nitin (Manmohan, the producer) that I visualise the expressions of RK Laxman's common man, who is so shocked, surprised and awed by what is happening around him, for my character. RK Laxman is probably the world's greatest cartoonist. I have been a huge fan of his. From the time I started reading papers, I have followed his cartoons.