Harshvardhan Rane Quotes
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The idea of being associated with Bollywood prompted me to get into DVD distribution.
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When you have friends in the industry, you're always expected to talk about work. Seldom do you talk about stuff outside work with friends in the industry. Therefore, I don't have many actor friends, but I find lot of brotherly warmth from a few.
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I took my time to learn the craft and procedure. I wanted to do some substantial work first in cinema.
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I started working in an STD phone booth where I had to note down all the numbers that were dialed - this was post 9/11 when security was a looming issue. I got Rs 10 per day for my work. Soon after, a benefactor offered me a job in a cybercafe down the road for Rs 20.
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I learnt acting in Delhi from Barry John, who also taught Shah Rukh Khan.
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Whenever I meet my friends, we talk about our teachers.
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I wanted to escape the drudgery of a small town existence. Any place bigger than Gwalior was fine. I took the first train to Delhi because that was the only fare I could afford.
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I fled my home town and did odd jobs, including things like re-designing old furniture, before I became an actor. Having said that, I don't think the story of my life is in any way remarkable. What is remarkable is how acting opportunities have come my way.
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When people heard my voice, they were shocked that I could speak Hindi.
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I have learnt three things from Barry John which are applicable to life, too: Don't expect anything from another actor, one shouldn't judge, and one shouldn't block things.
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I've learnt that there's absolutely no difference in Telugu and Hindi industries. Everything is almost identical. The only difference is that Hindi films have a wider release.
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I don't come from a film background, so I am free to work in any script that interests me.
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I've seen the best and worst of times. My parents were divorced when I was a child. I was brought up by my father.
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I have lost close to 20 kilos, and it has kind of helped prepare my character for Sanam Teri Kasam.
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In 'Maaya,' I'm going shirtless for the first time in my career. My producer requested me to take off my shirt in one of the scenes. I have been working extremely hard to flaunt a perfect body for the scene.
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My life has been pretty unconventional. The publishers saw a story in it, and yes, my life has been put in a book.
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I couldn't relate to the mindset of people in my hometown. Since I had no educational qualification, I only got menial jobs in Delhi.
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For a shot, I had to look like I've slipped on wet floor and hurt my back. My director wanted me to just act it out, but I insisted on doing it with water on the floor to make it look authentic. He was against the idea, but I did it and almost broke my back.
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I love to put myself in a situation where I get to break a few things and construct a few cells in me.
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I believe there is a shallow side to every actor, who craves to be presented well.
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Shah Rukh Khan is a self-made man, and he does inspire with what he does. It is foolish to think that one can try and imitate or modify what he does. I have been original in my performances so far.
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I spent my childhood trying to express myself, and I was not very good at it. In my town, most kids would take up engineering or medicine or something else, but acting was not an option.
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Don't look at a person - look into the person. Heart is the hero, not the colour. I don't stand against or for any colour; I just believe in endorsing the idea of not endorsing any colour.
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It's a misconception that all singers need to portray a messed up, dirty look to prove their identity.