Top 75 Gautam Rode Quotes

Good shows have to get made in the first place… The regular ones don’t excite me as an actor but at the end of the day, I have to work to earn my bread and butter.

If you do TV, sign a proper daily soap, then you won’t be able to do anything.

I’ll never say good bye to TV. I belong there.

Production is not an easy game and I would want to be prepared with the right team, script, etc before getting into it.

I believe that music videos give us an opportunity as actors to play a different character.

I would love to turn producer someday but the time has to be right.

I have been a vegetarian for a few years now, and I am honestly managing it quite well in sync with my workouts and maintaining my physique as well. From whey protein to cottage cheese to tofu, all my proteins, carbs and far content are well in place and balanced.

I don’t live to eat but eat to live.

I was a very ziddi kid. One Diwali, I was hell-bent on lighting an anaar on my palm, and it burst on my palm! It is not a great memory but I still remember that.

Never say never, but I won’t kiss just for the heck of it.

In my childhood, I used to usually visit Christmas fairs in our area and at school with my friends and I really miss those days.

Physically, I was always into working out and keeping myself fit because more than looking good I want to be healthy.

There is a beauty of seeing a picture and making out what the story behind it might be.

My message to my admirers is please take part in initiatives where you can do something for those actually in need and Christmas is a really beautiful opportunity to do so.

An actor can never plan. You never know what can work in your favor or not and then, may be the whole dynamics can change.

I feel there are very few people who can control their anger.

Just working on a character and his mannerisms, but not looking the part, is not my thing. It is your duty as an actor to be honest to the character.

Maha Kumbh’ blends elements from Hindu mythology with the international espionage thriller. Nothing like it has ever been attempted on Indian television.

Every year, I feel really sad when I see Ganesha idols lying here and there after the visarjan. So it is my request to everyone to bring home eco-friendly idols.

As a sensible actor, I can easily judge which scene looks vulgar and which will look aesthetic.

I am single, and my mother is worried. She wants me to get married. Now that I’m in my 30s, I can’t wait for the work-load to slow down. I need to find someone who will accompany me in my professional journey.

When I have some time, I enjoy watching movies, also trying to cultivate habit of reading.

My breakfast consists of skimmed milk, a scoop of whey protein, and granola with dry fruits and oats.

Whatever I do, no matter it’s for television, web or the big screen – it should satisfy me as an actor.

I am not a dancer. In fact, I have no formal training in dance.

Every year, till class ninth, I used to visit Kanpur during my vacations. I still remember during vacations, I used to have great fun with my relatives.

I think we forget sometimes how blessed we are to be able to help others and make a difference!

One afternoon I decided, with a couple of friends, to eat out. We set out hunting for a good restaurant and couldn’t find a single place because everything was shut. Finally we had to have idlis at a place and that too at 5 P. M. I didn’t know Goa totally shuts down in the afternoon.

U.P. is always in news because of its politics.

The love and unwavering support I get from my admirers is the biggest compliment.

I work out for a few hours extra, but I can’t give cakes and chocolates a miss on Christmas.

Both ‘Saraswatichandra’ and ‘Mahakumbh’ are extremely close to my heart. The shows are polar opposites and so are the characters but I have loved being a part of both of them.

We don’t look at ‘Maha Kumbh’ as just another serial. We would like viewers to see what we see. We haven’t had a game-changer on Indian television for a very long time. We hope this one will make difference to the way audiences look at the home-viewing medium.

I think one should definitely invest, not all the money in one go but keep some and invest the rest as and when required.

But the best part about being actors and married to each other is that you can discuss work and take feedback from each other.

Mahakumbh’ has a very unique concept and I was certain to take it up when I heard the script for the first time.

I have always donned different looks going with the requirement of the roles I played.

It has this royal feeling – one doesn’t get this feel anywhere else; the culture here is so rich and the people here are so respectful – that was one of the reasons why I decided to get married at the Tijara Fort in Alwar.

The idea of a social hub/website and official Facebook page just felt right as I want to be available for those who want to connect with me and share their feedback, suggestions, love and support.

Theatre is for you if you truly want to act and test yourself. There is no room for error as you are performing in front of a live audience.

To keep my metabolism healthy, I eat seven-eight meals a day, every two hours.

To be very honest, I owe it all to TV, it has made me what I am today. I’ve learnt the craft from it.

After few hours of work, you feel like running back to your family.

I bought my home in Mumbai in 2008 and things started changing for me after 2011 when I brought my first Ganpati. Career-wise, it took an upward graph for me and I totally believe in it.

I am very and proud of what we’ve made. ‘Maha Kumbh’ has all the ingredients.

As a kid, I would have 6-7 muffins with milk for breakfast.

I don’t take pressure or keep expectations because then it becomes difficult to concentrate.

Once you are known, people start banking on you and see if your other projects are successful or not.

No matter how tired I am, or whether I have injured my back or neck while shooting, I don’t ever miss the gym.

An actor can never plan. You never know what can work in your favour or not and then maybe the whole dynamics can change.

I had thought of joining my dad in his stock broking business in Delhi.

My cheat food is mainly all the sweet stuff I love to eat – pastries, chocolates, cakes and besan ka ladoo.

There are people who envy you and don’t want to see you succeed, but there are also people who pray for your success.

Fans come up to me to talk, shake hands, hug and click photos; I usually oblige because I can see how much they admire me.

I bought quite a few houses and cars.

There is no money in films, till the time you make it to a certain bracket.

I once invested in a risky business. Quite a few people warned me not to do so, but I still went ahead and invested the money.

I have to evolve as an actor.

In ‘Nach… ‘, I go all out, but ‘Saraswati… ‘ is an introvert character. The two things are totally opposite.

When I am travelling or shooting outdoors, and if there is no gym around, I do pull-ups. If there is a bar somewhere, I manage push-ups, squats, and generally I just sweat it out in the room or my vanity van. But I make sure my workout regime is never hampered at any cost!

About Lucknow, I have become a frequent visitor here now and have started knowing the city quite well. In fact, I was also planning to set up a cafe here as I loved the city so much. There is so much scope for business here.

There are some projects which you just can’t say no to, and ‘Kaal Bhairav’… is one such show.

If my parents don’t like something, they tell me on my face. You get real feedback from them.

Fan experiences are special. They make me feel that I must have done something good enough to receive so much love from so many people.

Being a TV actor, I have done many roles. Working daily at times gets to you.

I don’t want to ever look cheap on screen and want my viewers to squirm in their seats when they see me in such a scene. I’d rather wow them with my physique.

Initially, in ‘Suryaputra Karn,’ we tried a wig but it looked unnatural, so I grew my hair.

People say it is tough to have true friends in glam world, but I feel it is the same everywhere.

My family has always supported me and I love spending time with them during my free time.

I like having a new challenge to tackle because that gives me an adrenaline rush.

I was doing back to back shows for four years.

I’ve two great friends in showbiz – Nigaar Khan and Waseem Sabir.

Growing a beard is tough and not as easy as one might think.

Being an actor I believe in doing a variety of roles so that the audience gets to see different shades of me.

I had always heard that theatre is for ‘serious’ actors but after actually having rehearsed day in and day out, I realize how challenging it is.