Top 44 Shriya Pilgaonkar Quotes

If I come across a good project, I will surely take it up.

The love and respect that my parents have gained through their body of work is unmatchable. My goal is not to surpass their stardom or anybody’s stardom for that matter, but to create an identity of my own.

In spite of my parents being actors, I never took acting as a profession for granted and still don’t.

A movie like ‘La La Land’ would be just great. I just cant get over this musical love story. I loved Emma Stone and wish to do a role like that in future.

I am a Kathak dancer, and have got an advanced diploma in it.

The most important thing is to be steady and consistent.

On stage I’m slightly nervous than when I’m in front of camera. Because when on the stage, the mind can’t waiver but at the same time, the energy to be on the stage makes me feel alive.

Earlier, only youngsters were trying their hands on digital platforms, TV was a different thing for actors and film actors were looked up as superior. Now, nothing of that sort exists anymore… So, I will be doing everything.

Every element contributes to building a character and I’m especially fascinated when it comes to recreating period looks.

I would really want to work with Shah Rukh Khan again.

Sometimes you have to spoon feed filmmakers to let them know ‘I am capable of this.’

The British series I was part of, ‘Beecham House,’ directed by Gurinder Chadha, was set in 1795. That was also an incredible experience, just to see the kind of research that goes into recreating that time period.

It’s always fun when you pick up a skill for a particular character.

Not too many people know that I sing.

I have always been fascinated by Indian history and architecture.

I feel, we actors are out there a lot, and people are hell bent on trying to create perceptions of our lives. We tend to influence people through our lifestyles or mannerisms. It is important that we be honest about our emotions.

I want to do exciting work. For the same reason, I was fine working in Marathi, Hindi or French films for that matter.

In my latest ‘Mirzapur,’ I had no pressure actually to match up the level of other people in terms of performance because all of our characters were well-written. So there was no sense of insecurity.

For me, it has always been a dream to ‘travel to work’ and ‘work to travel.’

I still remember the first time I was on stage. It was for a short play, ‘Dilnaz and the Chocolate Cake.’ And the only reason why I did it was because we used to rehearse with real chocolate cake.

I couldn’t be happier starting 2019 with this film ‘Haathi Mere Saathi.’ It’s the first time that I am doing a trilingual film which I’m excited about. It will be my Tamil and Telugu debut.

Shah Rukh Khan is amazing.

I will definitely direct feature films one day.

I have been a part of four different genres – a political satire, gangster drama, thriller and period drama.

When I got to know I will be starring opposite Shah Rukh, I was speechless.

I look at a film as just a film; language doesn’t really matter. I just don’t want to limit myself to a particular language, genre or medium.

My instinct and gut guide me very strongly.

When I do web shows, I want to do something that is good and different.

Since I am a big foodie, trying out different places to eat is the most exciting part of my travels.

I have always loved languages, I have studied basic French and Japanese too.

Obviously, there are advantages when your parents and you share the same profession. I can always go to them for advice but my struggle and hard work will always be mine.

For me, films are my priority for sure and web has its own fun.

I have always had a performers instinct since I was a child.

I know how it feels to be helpless and it is the biggest fear one can experience.

I am not at all in a rush to make a career that only lasts for a short span of time.

I am not very strategic by nature.

People think that I’m not interested in doing Marathi films, but that’s not true. Marathi cinema is very close to my heart.

For me, what matters is the script, content and the quality of the role.

Mirzapur’s female characters are very strong, liberated women. Infact, the boys are leaning on us and we are contributing to the plot in a very strong manner.

I want to be part of projects where I can showcase my growth as an actor.

I never think in terms of better or worse, I believe there are many ways to get to where you want to be.

My criteria for choosing a film are first the story and the team that I’m working with.

I was in the eighth standard and was selected as part of my school to meet Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Because I am the daughter of Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, people have expectations fixed on me as I gear up to carry the family legacy.