Top 55 Pankaj Tripathi Quotes

I never imagined I would be in colourful costumes and dance!

The court dramas shown in films and TV are often superficial. They should have a gripping storyline, which can keep the audience hooked.

If every individual starts listening to poetry, watch plays, and see paintings, they’ll become a better human.

I just need good scripts, good films, and I am glad I am doing them.

I didn’t get much time in between wrapping up ‘Shakeela’ and commence the shoot for ‘Kaagaz.’ With whatever time I had on my hands, I did my best to look the part. Instead of hitting the gym, I took up an organic approach to lose weight. I also cut down on oily and junk food and had small meals in between shoots.

I think reading and travelling not only make us good artistes but also broaden our horizons and open our mind. It really helps us to become a good human being.

Though I have been acclaimed for ‘Newton,’ but my personally favourite is ‘Gurgaon.’

I find it very funny as well as touching that people associate me with these characters I play and form a connect with them.

Earlier, I used to take up any role that came my way. But now I feel that I should take time and consider the role before taking it up.

I am constantly working.

‘Stree’ is an entertaining film, but it has strong commentary about women.

In life, we have two segments: arts and science. We need science to make our lives easier. But what do we live for? We enjoy life through arts. So it’s an artistes duty to question the wrongs happening in the society.

The more the audience and the society trusts an actor, the more the responsibility increases for the actor.

I want to do different roles.

I am a Sufi guy, so fame is maya for me, a worldly illusion.

The audience in the country has evolved, and for them, it is about real characters.

I never thought that a time would come that someone will write a story keeping me in mind, or a producer will invest crores of rupees on a film that I will carry on my shoulders.

After passing out of the National School of Drama, I spent many years doing small-time roles in Bollywood.

I want to stay rooted forever.

When you don’t feel good about a film after taking it up, spending 10-15 days on the shoot sets becomes difficult.

Big films help your reach a wider audience, and doing independent films keeps your artistic side happy.

I have fun doing lighter roles, as I don’t have to do anything against my emotions.

I tend to read a lot of books and believe in a certain ideology.

I don’t want to be in a situation again where I am sitting on a set, wondering why I am there and why I am doing the film.

I’ve never had any difficulty sharing the screen with any actor. For me, roles are challenging, not co-stars.

I am all about learning something new and improving my work.

Failures don’t bother me much, nor do I let success go to my head.

Whatever changes a common man wants to bring in the country, he can bring it through the process of voting.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a star or not; what is important is that you do your job with absolute honesty.

Sharan is a very talented director, well versed with his craft.

Commercial films give you a wide exposure. For ‘Dilwale,’ I got calls from countries like Oman. Its reach is huge. Similarly, doing independent projects satisfy the actor in you.

I come from the family of farmers. I am a son of a farmer.

I try to pick the best from what is offered to me, and then with roles, also, I try to add something new. There is a constant conflict to not become repetitive.

I am playing a principal who also teaches maths in a government school in ‘Nil Battey Sannata,’ the story of which is based in Agra. He is a simple common man and a very interesting human being. His character will get the audience in splits.

I used to do comedy during my theatre days, and I was good at that.

I admire many actors, including Amitabh Bacchhan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irfan Khan, and many more.

‘Newton’ is a black comedy, a social satire. Amit Masurkar is directing the movie, and Drishyam films is producing. Rajkummar Rao is in the movie. I am playing a very important character. It is a very interesting project.

An actor must read a lot. Books not only make one a good actor but also a better human being.

A good content always allows me to reach the depth of the characters, and thus, the performance looks more relatable and truthful.

I did not become an actor to earn money – that I could have done it in my village by becoming a farmer. I wanted to show my craft, which I am so passionate about.

I come from a very common family background in a small village, and getting an opportunity from home state to represent the state for an important and sensitive work is an honour for me and my family.

I choose films based on scripts.

As a person, I am still grounded and humble.

I won’t lose my mind now that I have fame, nor will I lose myself once it goes away.

I had never imagined that after coming to Mumbai that, as an actor, my dates would be booked in six-eight months in advance.

I make sure I say something important without being preachy through all my performances.

I used to work in a hotel kitchen at night and do theatre in the morning. After finishing my night shift – I did it for two years – I used to come back and sleep for five hours and then do theatre from 2-7 P.M. and then again hotel work from 11-7 in the morning.

I am an aware citizen, so I want my characters to be aware, too. They should be aware of what’s happening in the society and make a commentary. They’re not in a la la land.

The very fact that people make an effort to search and know more about me is a testament that I am doing my job well.

When people love your work, your responsibilities grow.

We have freedom to experiment as an artiste – unlike lead heroes.

I prefer comedy, as I have to act while playing a gangster. I have to put in a lot of effort to turn into a gangster, as I am not like that in real life. In comedy, one doesn’t have to take up such stress.

When a man is extremely lonely, he starts discovering himself.

Not everyone can handle success, but look at Rajinikanth. His films release all over India, his fans worship him and what not. But when I first met him, I felt like he is one of us.

‘Masaan’ was a small role, but people connected with it. I loved playing a man who does not have many complexities in life. I was inspired by my father for this role. You find such characters in novel or in stories. You don’t find such parts in movies where characters are either good, bad, or grey.