Top 64 Quotes & Sayings by Ashish Sharma

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actor Ashish Sharma.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Ashish Sharma

Ashish Sharma is an Indian film and television actor. He is recognized for his role of Prithvi Vallabh in Prithvi Vallabh - Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi, Rama in Siya Ke Ram, Major Rudra Pratap Ranawat in Rangrasiya, Ranveer Singh/Fateh Singh Rathore/Jeet Singh in Rab Se Sohna Isshq, and Chandragupta Maurya in Chandragupta Maurya.

My family is really happy that I'm playing Ram.
I like the fact that the audience does notice the hard work that I put in to maintain my physique, and there is nothing better than having your hard work appreciated!
I choose grey characters, as I enjoy playing a human character. I don't shy away from showing the shortcomings of my characters. — © Ashish Sharma
I choose grey characters, as I enjoy playing a human character. I don't shy away from showing the shortcomings of my characters.
Men in Rajasthan pride themselves on their moustaches. It is a sign of their masculinity.
To play a Punjabi guy in 'Rab se Sohna Isshq,' I had to put on muscle.
'Siya Ke Ram' is the story of Sita and Ram as two equally strong individuals, and I feel 'Ramayan' is as much as Sita's journey as it is Ram's.
I have very few friends and don't talk much.
If you see the roles that I've done so far, whether it was Gunahaon ka Devtaa, Chandragupta Maurya, or Rab Se, everything has been starkly different from each other.
When I get into the shoes of any character, I work on getting the perfect look.
When I came to Mumbai, I only wanted to be an actor, and my approach hasn't digressed over the years. I never really hoped to be in the limelight or wanted to be a star.
TV does not offer much for the male lead actors, but I was lucky to act in shows like 'Chandragupta Maurya,' 'Rab Se Sohna Isshq,' 'Gunahon Ka Devta,' and 'Rangrasiya.'
I'd rather sit at home than be a part of a popular show and be a piece of furniture.
We all have this idea of Ram being a patient person besides being a great archer, a horse-rider, and above all, a compassionate king. There is more to him than that. — © Ashish Sharma
We all have this idea of Ram being a patient person besides being a great archer, a horse-rider, and above all, a compassionate king. There is more to him than that.
In Jaipur, I did almost everything from regional theatre to Shakespeare's plays. But when I shifted to Mumbai, I joined Anupam Kher's academy, Actor Prepares,to hone my acting skills.
'Rangrasiya' was a very special show for me. It played a very important part in shaping up my career. I feel it was a premature end to the show. My character Rudra was very close to my heart.
Juggling 'Rangrasiya' and 'Jhalak' at the same time was a big thing. It has made me headstrong.
'Siya Ke Ram' will leave us with hardly any scope to think of other projects. And I wouldn't want to work on something and not be whole-hearted in it, either.
There'll always be a difference between a star and an actor. I've nothing against stars. They've earned it and deserve it. I'm happy being just an actor.
Direction is something that interests me. Even while shooting, I always have conversations with the director to get a better understanding of shooting technicalities.
Whenever you give a shot, the nervous energy in your stomach is the key to that emotional breakdown, that kick that is needed to perform.
All the characters in 'Rang Rasiya' are inspired from the Shakespearean drama 'Othello.' This is exactly what interested me to take up this role.
Not just me, in fact, my entire family is a devout follower of Lord Hanuman. It's an annual affair where we all celebrate Hanuman Jayanti with a big puja at home, and all the relatives join us in the puja.
There are too many positive and goody male characters on TV, and they work, so its good for them. I feel each to their own. If it works for them, it's fine. I don't connect to such characters, so I won't do them.
I know April, May and June are a few unbearable months, and working out in a gym and sweating in such dirty hot, sticky, humid weather puts me off. The best way is to swim. I feel so fresh and rejuvenated after swimming, and I believe it's one of the best mode to fitness during summers.
I respect women but do not necessarily believe that women need to compete with men.
I am thankful that 'Jhalak' made me a professional dancer now from just a 'barat' dancer.
Sita and Ram were two strong individuals, and their love for each other is an example for lovers across the globe.
I feel no one has the right to click pictures of anyone without their consent.
I haven't had any formal training, but I guess dance comes naturally to us - people from the north. See how much we dance at weddings.
Working on television is much more stressful than working for a movie. The pace of work is relaxed while shooting a movie.
If my work is liked, not just Karan Johar or Remo D'Souza, anyone would give me roles.
I was on the lookout for something different, as I was exhausted with the fiction space. When I was asked to host 'Tujhse Naaraz Nahin Zindagi,' it was not as an actor but as an individual, and on being explained the concept, I found it interesting and accepted it since it was about real people and real life.
I can feel this pressure of living up to the expectations of people. I hope I can fulfill it.
I love period dramas - be it romance or philosophy.
I think I have been blessed to play a variety of roles. I have experimented and done different things.
I was always passionate about acting.
I have been a good theatre artiste since my school and college days, but when I participated in 'Cine Stars Ki Khoj,' I realised that I could touch people's hearts when I performed.
I don't want to do roles in films which I have already done on TV. What is the point of jumping to films and doing the same thing? — © Ashish Sharma
I don't want to do roles in films which I have already done on TV. What is the point of jumping to films and doing the same thing?
Of course I want to do films. But to me, television is equally important. It is where I got recognition.
I am inspired by the kind of films Raj Kumar Gupta and Imtiaz Ali make.
I can't stand the slow pace of Jaipur anymore. I like staying in Mumbai, as everyone is on the move.
I feel good when I come to Ahmedabad.
I am from Jaipur where 'Ramlila' is a common theatre act. Though I was a thin, lanky fellow, I was always offered the role of Hanuman.
You can ask my wife - there has always been mutual respect between us, and I believe women should be respected for what they are; at no point should they feel the need to be like men.
If you ask me, I would love to see works like Sharat Chandra Chatterjee's 'Badi Didi,' Munshi Premchand's 'Nirmala,' and Phanishwar Nath Renu's 'Maila Anchal' come alive on small screen.
I have always been a huge fan of Shakespeare.
I love watching 'Game of Thrones,' 'Rome,' and 'Spartacus' from the period dramas genre.
If two actors can communicate well during a scene, it works and makes for good chemistry. — © Ashish Sharma
If two actors can communicate well during a scene, it works and makes for good chemistry.
When I came into television, the serials were all women-centric, while the men had to stand around like furniture. I wasn't willing to be a prop in serials. To my good fortune, I got serials where I was a central character.
I have been doing action roles for a while and really wanted to explore the other side of my personality on screen.
'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' has helped me shed my inhibitions. Dancing in front of an audience was not easy for me. But I managed it and got progressively comfortable with the audience as the weeks progressed.
I always had this dream to act: so much so, even as a child, I used to take part in Ram Leelas.
Every role I have played has had a bit of me in them.
I am the kind who is always on time while shooting.
A lot of people thought that it was a foolish step to move to television. But for me, it is all about the creative satisfaction I get.
If loving your job qualifies you as a workaholic, then yes, I am one for sure!
We always see a trend on TV, and others follow suit. I think 'Rangrasiya' will be a trend setter, too.
A film shoot usually wraps up in a couple of months. But television shoots involve longer hours of work.
Those who aren't actors needn't juggle from lean to bulky and back. It's great to maintain a stable body type. Be consistent in your approach towards fitness.
This journey from non-dancer to dancer has given me a lot of self-confidence and inner strength. I feel like a different person.
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