Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Ayushmann Khurrana - Page 2

Lots of people expect 'Andhadhun' to be a dark film, given it's from Sriram Raghavan. But this film is fun, entertaining, thrilling, and while it has moments of darkness, overall it's not a dark film.

I always wanted to act in movies.

The primary goal is to entertain people because... Fortunately, the kind of movies I have been doing have a certain message, they break taboos, and they are socially relevant. So it's a great mix of content and entertainment.

All you need to focus on is your craft and how you act; and, of course, script selection, which is a primary reason for anybody's success because, in today's day and age, everyone is talented irrespective of fields.

To begin with, I always want to go for scripts that do not have a reference in Hindi cinema. If it is novel and unique, it definitely has a better shelf value.

I have a lot to show as an actor, and I will take my own sweet time for that.

'Andhadhun' is the most challenging film and character. For playing the role, first and foremost I had to learn how to play the piano and then how to emulate gestures of a blind pianist.

From musicals to plays, I was part of all things theatrical all through my school life in Chandigarh, and this helped me develop a strong love for theatre and acting. Even during college, I was active in the theatre scene and even founded two theatre groups.

For an artiste to grow, for a person to grow, you have to learn. A learner cannot afford to have an ego. Learning can never stop. If it does, then it is death.

I believe in the fact that to portray a character convincingly, you need to live that character, own that character. You have to be earnest with every line that you deliver. However, it doesn't mean that you have to cut off your true self.

I am not in every picture I post, and my social media is not only for film promotions. I don't feel comfortable with that. Yes, I'll post something promotional now and then, but rest of the time, it is like any other social media account.

If I were a star kid, I wouldn't have tried so many things. I would have done theatre and directly joined movies. I did radio and TV shows because I had to carve my own way. Outsiders like me have to reach Bollywood through modelling, theatre, or radio.

I've always believed that getting respect as an artiste is of utmost importance.

I am someone without an ego.

My debut, 'Vicky Donor,' was when I was 27. If I was a star kid, it would've been 22. I don't think the difference of five years would've affected much.

The only privilege star kids enjoy is a good launch. That, of course, is important.

I'd love to do a film on homosexuality. That's on my radar.

I would love to write a script, for sure. I write poetry and songs. But writing a script needs a lot of time and discipline.

I look for scripts that give me a gut feeling that this is going to work.

I think every film is like a team game, especially for me. I have always got films which have a strong cast.

It happens in the West most of the time - the biggest of stars, they audition. That's how it should happen.

If you are changing yourself with every film, you will be exhausted as an actor.

Not many know that I had done a fiction show called 'Kayaamat' for exactly one month. I also did 'Ek Thi Rajkumari,' though I don't think anyone watched the show. That was the plan - I wanted to be on TV, but in such a way that no one watched me.

I have realised that at the end of the day, I have to detach from my films, just do my job, and move on.

I started pretty young: I did my first reality show when I was 17. Then came 'Roadies' in 2004, when I was 19.

As an actor, I have always believed that content is the kin,g and I have always put my neck on the line to choose cinema that is off the beaten track.

Nobody tells you that they don't believe in you. I had tremendous self-belief and faith in my sensibilities.

The more you know about your country, your people, you invest better in your craft.

I played Shylock in my school's staging of 'Merchant of Venice.'

To be successful in Bollywood, you either need to be a superstar or have a super script.

I don't watch a lot of movies. I watch theatre, read books, and observe life.

I am a passionate actor, but I am also very practical.

I think I am filled with excitement when it comes to doing films.

I wanted to work with Sriram Raghavan, the master of noir.

I am glad I am born in this era, but, at the same time, my success will totally depend on the choices I make.

I realised that if you connect with the youth, you are home. Children love Varun Dhawan for the kind of films he is doing. If you can successfully connect with kids and the youth - you have cracked it.

I think a film is made with each and every cast member. If the casting is strong, half our job is done. Then, even the mundane line is delivered in a great fashion.

I always aspired to do something different.

People have a very short attention span when it comes to television, but nobody forgets the movie you do.

I was a part of the reality show wave in 2002. Back then, no one had seen non-fiction on TV, and we had no reference point, so we all were just excited to see cameras around us.