Top 60 Prateik Babbar Quotes

A lot of things have hurt me about the industry. I don’t want to be very vocal about this but it’s an everyday fight with Bollywood. It’s like a love hate relationship.

I never dropped my surname.

I don’t want to limit myself as an actor.

I have learnt to respect others opinion more.

I have no choice but give my best, even if it is a small role. There are a lot of expectations from the family and industry.

Both my parents have done considerable work in theatre and I have grown up with that culture, but I still felt that I needed formal training.

Yes, I mean, I can’t match up to my mother’s acting skills, actually both my parents. I just cannot match up to them. My mother was such a powerful and a respectable performer. They are actually overshadowing me and yes, I cannot be as good as them.

Most pretty girls are hard to please, aren’t they?

We all celebrate Ganpati festival with a lot of love and care for the deity, but we also need to take care of the environment.

I love music – anything that catches my ears – but it’s more about lots of rock ‘n’ roll and really funky electronic music.

My grandparents and my aunts tell me that I need to make a name for myself like my mother. Their thoughts really motivate me.

Maldives has a fun, relaxed and approachable vibe. I think I have a similar personality.

Whoever you are, you have to prove your worth.

Getting to work with good filmmakers and getting to play good characters in films is so special.

I think I have grown as a better actor, I have learnt more about people and professionalism.

People have talked about a biopic on my mother. And I am excited about it. In such a short span, it was one hell of a life lived. It is special. I would love to have a biopic made on her.

Basically, whenever I watch my mother on screen, I never judge her as a performer; I always see her as my mother and I become emotional.

I spend about two hours every time when I’m in the gym.

No, I don’t regret any of the films that I did.

I just wish that I am always true to my work and myself and value the respect that my parents have earned.

People celebrating Ganpati should look into the environment as well. One should opt for a clay Ganpati, as it melts in the water.

You win some, you lose some. You get hit you don’t get hit, but it’s not about how hard you get hit. I think it’s about how hard you get hit, then still get up and deliver an even harder punch. I think that’s what it is all about.

People say that they can’t leave their homes without their phones; well, I can.

I know that if I want to be respected, I have to show respect.

I was disappointed with ‘My Friend Pinto.’ Everyone put a lot of effort into it but the final product was something no one was ready for. The story was altered and a lot of scenes were edited. I got a lot of flak for my performance.

Obviously I am Prateik Babbar but I would like to be called Prateik. I am superstitious; there is a spiritual reason why.

Doing the same thing over and over again can be boring, I want to explore as much as I can.

I want to love myself and love my life.

I am not averse to the idea of being in a relationship. In fact, I think everything in this world can be solved through love.

I love travelling.

Working with Aamir Khan was awesome. There’s so much one can learn from him.

I have come to terms with all the complications of my life.

It is not about being a hero or a villain; I want to be a solid and passionate actor.

The funniest rumour that I’ve heard about myself is that I am gay.

I’ve grown up in Mumbai, did college from Mumbai, many colleges, actually – Jai Hind, Ruia, Andrews, Wilson, Whistling Woods… Then I worked as a production assistant with Prahlad Kakar, and then I started acting.

I want to work on projects that I can connect with and those that establish a connectivity with the audience too.

I like being adventurous in my choice of roles. It may not be the prescribed way, but it is mine and I have enjoyed giving my best to all directors.

I have realised acting is my heartbeat and my lifeline.

I wanted my own rock band and stuff like that, but things didn’t work out. I didn’t have the patience to write my own songs and learn it and everything.

I don’t know if I am like her, but I am told that my eyes and my smile are like mom’s.

I am interested in doing anything that makes for a good watch.

My favorite destinations include places in south of France, including Cannes.

As an actor, I try to work in as many films as I can.

Mumbai is the kind of place where you learn how to be street smart… unless you’re way too overprotected.

No, I never planned my life.

At 19, I got signed up for commercials, it was easy money.

There are too many different kinds of people in this world. Not just drags or gays, everybody is different from each other. We should proudly own our individuality.

With time, the one thing that I have learnt is, never taking the opportunity for granted.

I do enjoy a lot of good will in the industry and feel very fortunate about it.

I was just 19 years old when I did my first film and had no plan to act, or to become an actor. It was like a paid holiday so that I could earn good pocket money and then party more with my friends.

I never wanted my fans to think I’m perfect.

I’m a very laidback sort of guy, but people assume I am a serious actor and a serious person. That is not true.

I don’t think anyone can replace the brand ‘Bachchan.’ You can call him a brand. But for me, he defines Indian cinema when it comes to actors.

Be honest to your work and do quality work.

I agree to do a film if I like the subject.

I have been watching Hollywood films from childhood.

As an actor, it’s your job to switch on and off from the character.

The biases in our society stems from the orthodox mentality. It is very deep-rooted in our country but we need to wake up.

Sometimes it is beneficial to you and sometimes it is not. So, you should not pay too much attention to controversies. You should just focus on working hard on your film and your character. Leave the rest to god.

I like feeling fit and strong.