Top 55 Shweta Tripathi Quotes

I was a photographer. That’s how I began my career, behind the camera.

I don’t watch the kind of cinema where people say, ‘Leave your brain at home,’ and watch.

Experimental or independent cinema is so exciting because it is about risk-taking, as there is no formula.

Being an actor is like being a student, and I plan to get top grades.

You have to push the boundary, do something that people haven’t seen before, because then it is exciting for them.

Publicity is very important for any actor, especially when you are new, and people need to know you.

At first, I was worried sharing screen with an actor like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, because he is a remarkable actor and an outstanding person.

The kind of respect I have got for ‘Masaan,’ ‘Haramkhor,’ and web series ‘Mirzapur’ is special for me.

Working with Nawazudin Siddiqui was like an acting workshop. It helped me become a more confident person.

While growing up, I always wanted to see myself on the big screen – more so because there were no laptops then, and viewing on mobile was a far-fetched dream.

After marriage, I will have two sets of parents who are proud of me. And I also know that I won’t do anything that will embarrass them. That is the trust they have in me and the responsibility that I have as a wife, friend, and also as an artiste.

For me, work is sacred and very, very special.

There’s nothing wrong in doing a mindless masala; it’s just something I don’t see myself doing.

‘Laakhon Mein Ek’ is one of my favourite projects.

When a role involves physical transformation, it helps build the character better.

I have no qualms working on a quintessential Bollywood film, but I can’t work on mindless no-brainers. I have too much self-respect for that.

As an actor, your whole body needs to be expressive, and unless you know the language, your expressions will not match the character you are playing. So, I am learning Tamil to the fullest.

I don’t want to draw from my own experiences in life. I first like to become the character and then think from her point of view.

It’s my dream to play Ratna Pathak Shah’s daughter in a film.

I am a fashion graduate, and I try to make a fashion statement which defines my individuality, as clothes are not just what you wear, but they also communicate.

I know I have endorsed fast food in past, but now that people know me, I feel I should not do it. I have matured over the years as an actor, and I feel there is certain kind of responsibility that we have towards the society.

Like most Dilliwalas, I’m an ace at bargaining. I have spent hours doing that at Janpath and Sarojini Market.

I love mid-length skirts, especially for the times when I’ve not waxed.

Ultimately, if you act in mainstream movies, more people will come and watch your indie movies. That’s how you reach the audience.

As a performing artiste, we always need love and support from family.

A lot of people are shocked when they hear that I played a 14-year-old.

I don’t want to play safe, because there are a lot of people who are playing it safe, and I don’t want to be one of them.

I would watch any film which has Ranbir Kapoor.

Films are my first love.

When people see ‘Masaan’ or ‘Haraamkhor,’ they don’t care how old I am. They just appreciate my acting.

Everyone has different priorities, and for me, my work is very important.

Be it television, theatre, or radio, I can work in any medium. I don’t want to limit myself to just movies.

I want to do a project with the right intentions – not money or popularity or to be busy. I’m not even concerned about being ‘out of sight, out of mind’ because if that’s the motivation, then I won’t give my 110% to the work.

Cannes is one of the biggest film festivals across the globe, and getting your film selected for a screening is quite a big achievement.

I am also a voice over artist, so I always like to dub myself.

I want to be tagged as an actor and not as a star.

When you work with someone who is not insecure, that makes you confident.

I will watch any film directed by Imtiaz Ali.

In Delhi, I have never taken an auto, while in Mumbai, if there is an auto strike, my life will come to a full stop.

I shop a lot from the children’s section and, sometimes, from the men’s section. You’ll find skirts, shirts and shoes from the children’s section. My friends buy me more adult-like clothes, and I love those. But I cannot do away with the colourful stuff.

As actors, you have to keep showing variety in performance, as people are lazy to think about you in a different way.

I love being in front of the camera.

I don’t want to be part of ideas which are regressive and put us on the back foot.

People are quick to stereotype you and very lazy in their imagination to think beyond the first few films a heroine does.

I have had a simple life. I have amazing support from family, a great set of friends; financially and emotionally, I have been quite balanced.

Forget about hair or our appearance. My acting style is different from my other colleagues.

A story and character are most important for me, not how I look, what clothes I wear, or what nail paint has been chosen for me.

These new-age directors like Karthik Subbaraj are bringing about a change that I want to be a part of.

I would love to do a commercial film. But my hero is the script.

I was not aware of alopecia before ‘Gone Kesh,’ and when I heard the synopsis, read the script, I realized how ignorant we are about people’s lifestyles and their issues.

‘Masaan’ was a life-changing experience.

I saw a lot of people asking who am I dating. It’s not that I ever wanted to hide it from anybody, but it’s not something to be talked about.

I don’t care for brands. I’m more of a boutique shopper because the things I will find there are unique, and there won’t be any copies.

As an artist, I want to explore as much as I can.

For me, content is paramount, and even if I’m to do a potboiler, the content should be excellent.