R. Madhavan Quotes
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For every film that I have believed in - from 'Tanu Weds Manu' to 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' - it was very difficult to find producers.
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I do only one film at a time.
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I think new directors come with new perceptions, energy, and passion to win. They don't have to worry about an already existing image or budget that they have to recover.
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Films are my life; I don't think there is anything that I would not do for the sake of the movie.
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Nobody is in the world should be deprived of the joys of eating.
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If I hadn't been part of '3 Idiots,' I would have felt bloody jealous.
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I play a womaniser in 'Saala Khadoos,' but I do not demean women in any way.
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I've done some wonderful performance on TV even better than films. But once people watch it, they just forget it. The impact is not strong. So, films and TV are different.
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Golf has always been a passion over the years.
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For me, my realism has stood me over 15 years, so the kind of films that I have done has garnered enough respect for me to be able to survive the industry.
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I had built my body to look like a boxer, then I lost it completely for 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns.' It was really tough gaining weight, building muscles, and then losing it completely for another film.
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I am a hardcore Bihari boy. I am born and brought up in Bihar, and for me, ethnicity is not a problem and is inbuilt in me.
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I always take part in the creative process of every film of mine. Gone are the days where an actor would walk into the sets, finish his portions, take the money, and leave. In fact, I've been accused of being interfering - but that's the way I am. It is important for every actor to get involved with the script.
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I would prefer to work for directors who give me the script and written screenplay at the outset.
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It is not easy to lose or gain weight. The diet and the exercise regime should be compatible with your body, or else you end up with wrinkles and hair loss.
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Oh, I have very limited will power. I wish I could change that. I am working on it, though. I am too easygoing.
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Finding one good script is a huge challenge. So I do a film whose script comes and grabs me. Once I finish that, I look forward to the next movie.
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There's no one beating Mr. Bachchan when it comes to acting. He is outstanding. He is a phenomenal actor and a thorough gentleman. His natural skills at acting just bowled me over, and I've become an even bigger fan of his after working with him.
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People of Maharashtra are close to my heart, and this is where I became who I am, and this has been instrumental in my formative years.
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When I listen to scripts, I never ask who my co-star is - instead, I ask about the characters and the producers of the particular venture.
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Being a parent, it is heartening to see your child wake up every day at 5:45 in the morning to pursue his passion and then manage school as well.
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I've realised that to make a successful film, you have to be with a unit which is happy and positive from the beginning.
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I've always believed that the script is the boss.
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I am very choosy about my films. I don't do a film just for the sake of money.