Anupam Kher Quotes
-
I still feel I belong to the theatre. There is nothing more challenging and exciting for an actor than performing before a live audience. The stage is the real testing ground for an actor.
-
'Silver Linings' has proved a golden opportunity for me.
-
I am aware that as an actor, I can blame others for the failure of a film, the director, the script, choice of co-stars, timing of the release and so on. But now, as the director, I will have to shoulder all the blame.
-
I have played 50 different kinds of fathers and villains. Only mediocre actors play the part the same way.
-
I've done 480-odd films, have my own acting school, won awards, etc. and now host a successful TV chat show - what else can I ask for? Yes, of course, every journey has its ups and downs, but that's part of life.
-
Harper Collins gave me a letter of intent saying that they want me to pen down my autobiography. When I was recollecting the incidents of my life for that, I selected only those incidents which were turning points in my life. I staged it instead of writing it.
-
After working with Woody Allen, sharing screen space with De Niro was a dream come true.
-
As for my stand, I think it has become difficult in our country to be a Hindu and a liberal at the same time.
-
If my life can inspire people, then a television show where guests talk about their challenges and what makes them unique would work.
-
I know that some of the characters I played were trash. But then, I chose to take up those roles, as I enjoyed doing them.
-
My first Hindi film as a leading man was Mahesh Bhatt's 'Saaransh,' which immediately established me as someone who knows the craft.
-
Drama school, you know, I own an acting school, Actor Prepares.
-
Success is boring... failure is exciting and more entertaining.
-
I approach every role with the same commitment because I'm being paid for it. To not do so would be unethical.
-
I have always believed that directing a film is like telling a story. You have to tell it well so that it is appreciated.
-
Practice makes an actor excel. It is like cycling and motor driving. It is an art, which can be learnt and practised.
-
An actor is only a part of the film, not the whole, and very often, he is moulded by the director. That is why a good director can make so much difference to a film.
-
It's important for couples to be friends first and to respect each other as individuals.
-
I'm very happy doing what I'm doing; I don't think I'm prepared to devote my time to politics. When I am, I'd like to give it 100%. I'm not in the frame of mind, and I'm too greedy an actor to do that.
-
I don't think that I will say that we are less talented in Bollywood, but our functioning is different. We cater to a different kind of audience.
-
I'm looking to do an honest job, and I don't have any Indian talk show as a reference point. I'm not looking down on them, but I want to do what Oprah did.
-
I think in my mother tongue. That's Hindi.
-
Every individual suffers from the fear of failure, but you can change your destiny only when you overcome it.
-
You may be in a medical or engineering college, but not all will stand first in class. It depends on who studies the most.