Top 91 Quotes & Sayings by Tahir Raj Bhasin - Page 2

I want to do interesting characters with depth, which are a part of great stories. In fact, if the character is quirky and challenging, that's even better.

With my work in 'Mardaani' being well-received, I am more aware than ever that I have to keep the game up. I don't want to disappoint myself as an actor first and let my audience down.

One of the things I love about acting is that there is always scope for growth.

I understand that I need to take up quality work.

I'm a 90s child and I have grown up on a staple diet of David Dhawan films, Baazigar, Rangeela and Dil Chahta Hai.

There is something very exciting when you're playing a villain. You're being a rebel within the story because you are breaking the norms, and also when it comes to the structure of what a conventional lead is supposed to be.

I get very competitive with myself and always look to better myself from my previous projects. I have learned that it's important to work on the craft than the project.

I'm truly humbled to work with epic minds like Nitesh Tiwari and Kabir Khan.

Grey characters don't only mean broody characters. A totally smitten lover boy can be equally grey if written that way.

When I'm doing a part, I'm not coming with any baggage of who did what. I looked at 'Force 2' as a fresh film. It's a new story and a new director.

I want to keep looking for roles that have an element of surprise.

It's challenging playing grey characters because there's no right way and you get to make your own rules.

As an actor, you always have to love who you are playing.

Nitesh Tiwari is so particular about his pre-production, where he plans every aspect of his film.

Everyone has loved 'Chhichhore' for a different reason, which I think for an actor is the best thing to hear. What I've been most touched by is that most people have discovered something new about the film when they have walked in the second time.

If you want to live a fulfilling life, then you have to do something that motivates you and also earns you a living.

I think every Delhi guy who comes to Mumbai has a huge Shah Rukh hangover. He has been so good with the variety of roles he has played in his career.

I spent my childhood all over the country. In certain parts where I grew up, films were this fantasy world.

The digital medium gives you the license to talk about many things as compared to movies. It is quicker than shooting for a film.

I greatly admire how the essence of Nitesh Tiwari's films resonate with you long after you've left the theatre.

It is a matter of pride, and a lot of pressure to play the role of a legend like Sunil Gavaskar. He is India's first cricket superstar.

I haven't been an athlete in school or college, though I have played basketball and football.

When an actor thinks he has arrived and become the best one, that's when your downfall starts. I will always strive to do better than in my last film.

I want to take up work in different genres.

Acting is about being in the moment and audiences are smart to know what is authentic and what is not.

Things that matter are a great story, entertainment, how the lead part moves the story forward and who the directors are.

I think when you're a new actor in Bollywood, it's about seizing the moment. If you can prove to the audience there is an emotional vulnerability to your character, regardless of it being black or gray, I think the audience will accept you in any role - be it romantic or action.

As much effort it takes in nailing great comic timing, it takes the same effort to ace any dance step or a romantic dialogue. All of them have their different space.

I remember how as I kid I would love stories of every kind - whether they were narrated in school or what I read in books. Storytelling would always appeal to me, I would take part in poetry reciting, dramatics, choreography and debates. There was this fascination for performance, which finally culminated in a professional sphere.

I really believe quality over quantity and 'Mardaani' was really well-received. It got me critical acclaim and box-office success, both.

My wishlist of directors, who I want to work with is endless. I want to work with Vishal Bhardwaj, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar and many more.