Top 29 Quotes & Sayings by Ritika Singh

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Last updated on December 18, 2024.
Ritika Singh

Ritika Mohan Singh is an Indian actress and former mixed martial artist, who predominantly appears in Tamil films in addition to Hindi and Telugu films. After competing for India at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games and then participating in the Super Fight League, she played a leading role in Sudha Kongara Prasad's Tamil film Irudhi Suttru alongside R. Madhavan. She won Special Mention at the 63rd National Film Awards for her performance in the film. She received Filmfare Awards thrice for the same role in three languages: Tamil, Hindi and Telugu (Guru).

My main goal for taking up acting as a profession was to show that sport or MMA teaches you life skills that can be applied to any profession in the world.
I began fighting to stay fit and experience everything equally; hence, I took up kickboxing.
I really want to act and act in great roles, which have scope of performance. — © Ritika Singh
I really want to act and act in great roles, which have scope of performance.
My father is a trainer. From childhood, I would watch him train and kick and punch.
I switched between professions that are like chalk and cheese.
I don't want to do sing-and-dance routine. I believe script is the king, so I would go for powerful stories.
I am very happy to have debuted in Telugu with a film like 'Guru.'
I have done 'Shivalinga' because I liked the story. My character, especially, is very impressive.
I found it tough to follow an athlete's lifestyle. But soon, it became a part of my life, and I embraced it.
I never wanted to be an actress. I am a martial arts fighter.
I was crazy about martial arts. At the age of three, I started training in karate.
I have this ambition that when I become powerful and famous, I will host an event of boxing or kick-boxing, which the entire nation watches. That way, this sport will gain attention. People will realise that there is a lot of talent in India.
I've been in the boxing ring, taking punches to my face. I've always got back up.
I am open to do all kind of films.
Compared to boxing, acting is more difficult. I have learnt martial arts and boxing since childhood. So, they were easier.
Even in school, I was that kid others tried to pull down because I was naughty and did well in sports and academics. Life has trained me well.
It feels otherworldly to wear heels and makeup. Why fit in when you can stand out?
Whenever I go to any particular event, people are shocked that I'm a fighter. To be a fighter, I have to look a certain way, and to be an actress, I have to look a certain way. I have to change that; I've joined acting to do meaningful cinema and to show that there is much more than glamour that actresses can offer.
I will do a film if there is a good scope for acting. I am looking for good scripts.
I do my own make-up, even when I have to attend all these film events.
The Tamil audience has accepted me and given me a place to establish myself. I'm not taking things for granted... I've learnt the language.
I am inspired by Ronda Rousey. She is a fighter and a superstar who is doing films. She is focused and dedicated. I want to be like her as a person.
'Shivalinga' was a tough project - I did my own stunts in the film. I actually enjoyed it, as I play a character with many layers. It was challenging to switch between the many phases of the character.
Sport has taught me never to be jealous of someone or insecure if somebody is doing well. It's taught me teamwork and the value of patience. Even If I lose, I know that I've actually not lost.
I have been fighting from a very young age. There is no fear there. It helped me cultivate the mindset of a fighter. — © Ritika Singh
I have been fighting from a very young age. There is no fear there. It helped me cultivate the mindset of a fighter.
Cheating during bouts has always existed.
I never thought of acting Bollywood. I have not seen many films.
I am not an insecure person. Thanks to my training in martial arts, I have it in me to appreciate good work, say 'Wow,' and say 'You deserve it.'
It was a dream come true, as in my first film, I have Rajkumar Hirani as the producer and Madhavan as my co-star. Who can get a better role than this?
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