Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Vikrant Massey

I was associated with Shaimak Davar for three and a half years and learnt a lot from him.

I don't like repeating things and look out for work that could challenge me.

'Rise' is a fun web series but one that tackles the practical realities of our lives. It is a story that most of us experience in some or the other form, and that is what got me excited about the story.

I was out with my friends when a casting agent came up and asked me if I was interested in acting.

I think what I look for in a script, it's the relatability quotient that matters the most.

Traveling is not just a pleasure, but it also gets you to meet so many people, experience new things in life and, in return, expand your horizon so much.

Television has an unparalleled reach.

I have a complaint with regressive shows. The kind of stories I want to be a part of are not happening. I can't underutilise myself.

When I realised that TV would be my playground, I decided to be content with what I had. I gave it my all.

There is unlimited scope for a film to expand and grow on the Internet.

Every character has its priorities, its path, its trajectory. So you prepare differently for each.

Unfortunately, my dancing skills never came to the fore, as I got involved in acting on television, where an actor doesn't get too many opportunities to dance.

I want to remove the curtain of pretence from all of my characters.

I'm really grateful to God for whatever I have.

People have started consuming very privatised content. Initially, it used to be community viewing at the cinema, where you look forward to ice cream in the interval and then on to your dressing and dining rooms. Today, it's gotten so privatised that you're watching things on your mobile phone. That is a massive amount of change.

I always believed in curating content, and the only way to do in our country is by turning producer. So then, I thought, lets turn producer and see how it goes.

Those who talk to themselves are the truest actors.

The MeToo movement has made everyone more professional. The trashy aspects of filmmaking are now eliminated. There is certainly fear and caution among those men who think they can get away with any behaviour. At the same time, we have to be careful about not overdoing the enthusiasm of the MeToo movement.

I did not have any roadmap for entering Bollywood.

'Lootera' happened nearly 10 years after television. It was the first film I auditioned for.

There is no denying that TV pays really well.

The sets of 'Lootera' itself transport you to the 15th century, since everything was designed according to that era.

One thing is for sure: that women are far more compassionate, empathetic, sensitive, and emotional in comparison to men.

With all due respect, I don't think that having eight-pack abs or 21-inch biceps matter.

Everybody says that 'Balika Vadhu' is the best thing to have happened to me, but I pray for the strength to work hard.

It feels really grateful, thankful, and happy when your work is appreciated.

I agree when people say TV is regressive. I would go back to TV only for the money.

I would be lying if I would say that I never wanted to be a lead actor. But at the same time, I would say it's a lot of responsibility also; it's too much responsibility.

From my experience, I can affirm that I don't really know how the women see the world like, but it seems to be quite different from how men do.

I am glad that critics and filmmakers liked my work, and I have been warmly welcomed in Bollywood.

Anything that's good and has a certain amount of quality, slowly but surely, it will be accepted.

If you do a brilliant work and if the audience don't like it, what's the point.

I've hardly ever played urban characters.

Had I not been in a relationship, I would have no issues falling in love with a midget. I wouldn't mind as long as she loves me and takes care of me and my family.

I don't see midgets as abnormal people.

I have had over a dozen trips to Lucknow - for work or personal visits.

In 2008, while I was shooting a TV show, a woman came all the way from Odisha to Baroda to meet me. It turned out she was newly married; she said she had run away and wanted to marry me! We had to call the local police, and it turned out her family had filed a missing person's report.

I love playing the common man.

I just want people to respect me as an actor. Now, whether that makes me a star or not doesn't really matter.

We generally pretend to be something to survive in a society. So the characters I play, I want them to be wholesome characters. They are not necessarily the most wise people, but they do have a heart and soul.

I don't consider Mumbai-Delhi as India. The grass-rooted diversity of U.P.-Bihar is the real India.

I always wanted to do acting, but I never knew that I would start at the age of 17.

People loving my performances give me a kick.

Our society is full of hypocrites and irrational people.

I don't hover over the thought of only playing a protagonist.

Everybody has a different goal and a way of planning his/her career.

Growing up with Koli boys is a different experience. It teaches you survival.

I am proud to have played so many non-urban characters because I feel the heart of real India beats in the non-urban areas.

I will continue to do TV so long as I get to prove my acting prowess.

I never thought the media would be interested in me - this is very surreal.

Every project I got, whether I was playing a friend or doing television, I just wanted to prove myself: every single take, cue, and rehearsal is an audition. That's my approach.

As an actor, it's important to feel for the character, as you will be watched by audience, and when you start feeling your character, you share a sense of happiness and achievement.

I grew up watching English films and listening to The Doors and The Beatles.

I'll be honest and say that looks are important for me. But ultimately, it all boils down to how much a girl loves.

It's been a very long journey, and people have been immensely kind. They're not tired of watching me on television for a decade; they want to see more of me.

Recognition is a reward in itself. Any form of appreciation, even a small word, is important.

I have seen ups and downs. When my chips are down, I remind myself of the time when Aamir Khan spoke to me over the phone and praised my work in 'Dil Dhadakne Do.' What big a validation that is, someone of Aamir Khan's stature to be initiating a call with someone like me. It's a confidence boost!

I'm not a trained actor. I have neither read acting books nor gone to acting school. But I have certain fundamentals on how I approach a character; the basic skeleton of my preparation is based on observations from real life.

When people watch my movies and web series, I want them to either see themselves in those characters or something they can relate to.

People ask me if I am going to leave TV, but my answer is a big 'no.'