Top 72 Quotes & Sayings by Vivek

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actor Vivek.

Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Vivekanandan, known professionally as Vivek, was an Indian actor, comedian, television personality, playback singer and social activist who worked in the Tamil film industry. Introduced in films by director K. Balachander, he won three Filmfare Awards for Best Comedian in Tamil for his performances in the films, Run (2002), Saamy (2003) and Perazhagan (2004) and five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian for the films, Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999), Run (2002), Parthiban Kanavu (2003), Anniyan (2005) and Sivaji (2007). His comedy style consisted of one-liners and word plays that featured social and political satire, which led to critics comparing him to N. S. Krishnan and earning him the nickname Chinna Kalaivanar. He died on 17 April 2021 due to cardiac arrest at the age of 59.

Indian - Actor | Born: November 19, 1961

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My character in 'Uthamaputhiran' will not speak much. But the audience would sure speak about my role after watching the film.

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In 'Uthamaputhiran,' 'Velaiyilla Pattathari' and 'Yennai Arindhaal,' I was a mute spectator to everything.

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As everyone knows, comedy is the toughest emotion to handle. Everything about it is difficult - writing, directing and acting.

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There is no feeling of regret spending time on the campaign. I think working closely with Kalam made me realise how simple he is in life.

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The fact is, I don't follow any strict diet. I eat almost everything, but moderation is the key.

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If your daughter loves tennis, don't send her to dance classes. Let them learn spirituality. Don't shut them up in air-conditioned rooms where they watch TV all day and snack on chips. Let them get out, play in the dirt, sweat it out and come back home.

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Even if each individual plants and protects a single tree, it will save the world and benefit several generations to come.

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I was shocked when I first read the script of 'Vellai Pookal.'

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South Indian films have most number of comedians and to see them all on screen at times is unrealistic. I'm happy that the industry has room for so many of us.

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I like Robo Shankar - he evokes laughter, he has a unique body language and style. I loved all scenes of his in 'Maari.'

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AR Rahman has always been a good friend of mine.

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I may become like an Indian thatha but I won't stop making jokes.

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Our culture has always been about treating women as mothers. It is sad that women are treated as mere sex objects by many.

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Dhanush is very comfortable to work with.

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Direction has always been on the cards, and I love writing.

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Comedians have to entertain the audience within a stipulated time. It is not possible to explain what we intend to convey in a detailed manner. This can only be done in films where comedians are the protagonists.

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I got busy with planting saplings after I started the Green Globe initiative.

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A comedian needs more than just a sense of humour. He needs to observe everything around him.

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I have always been vocal about preserving water and living a nature-friendly life.

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Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is not intended to hurt anybody. Occasionally, an actor might take exception, but they should just understand that it is all done in good humour.

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I have a mini-library at home and I have begun reading books I'd purchased during my travels.

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I was near the Niagara Falls where I was shivering and delivering my lines. It was minus 17 degrees and I had gone there without proper thermal wear. Tourists looked at me with horror thinking I had gone nuts.

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We are not insisting on planting trees just because of global warming. Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam insist on the necessity of trees. Especially in Hinduism, the peepal tree is worshiped as Lord Ganesha while neem is worshiped as a goddess.

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Apart from exercising, reading and watching movies also keep me occupied.

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I have been getting proposals to play the lead from a long time but I rebuffed those offers. I wanted to work in a storyline that has scope for me.

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Only by planting trees, we will be able to overcome global warming.

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Comedy was never a scarcity in Kollywood. Comedians of great calibre have emerged from this land.

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There is a need to spread more awareness about environmental issues.

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I have decided to dub on my own for my role in Vazhipokkan. It is an interesting storyline and hence I accepted the offer.

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I don't know Kannada.

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I regularly do yoga and believe it has been keeping me healthy physically and mentally since long time.

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It is a great honor to be working with Rajinikanth.

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I need solid roles that provide scope for performance, even if it is just a few scenes.

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After the age of 40, human beings are prone to various infection, diseases and physical damage. Engaging in regular exercise is the only way to combat such issues.

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Writing a comedy track is an art. It isn't as easy as people think. It can make or break a film.

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I was a little disappointed with the box-office performance of 'Dharala Prabhu,' because the theatres were shut down just three days after the movie was released. It had good scope to attract family audience and youngsters.

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As a comedian, I've always tried to bring in trendy issues.

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I think Tamil films will soon go the Hollywood way. There will be separate full-length humour-driven scripts, just like how thrillers and musicals are becoming successful genres.

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Humour can always be found in a place where there's fearlessness.

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I did try my luck in a handful of commercial entertainers, which came and went so discreetly that they didn't affect my career.

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After my debut, I had to struggle for seven years to establish myself in the industry.

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I never had a particular brand of comedy, nor did I follow a particular style.

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I would like to work with new-generation directors like Karthik Subbaraj, Nalan Kumarasamy and Seenu Ramasamy.

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I am a great fan of veteran artistes N.S. Krishnan and M.R. Radha. They had great social awareness and were never afraid to raise their voices against vices in society.

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I enact as a female in 'Guru En Aalu' for the first time.

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Humour has always been my cup of tea.

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As a huge admirer of Vivekananda, I love reading 'Sayings of Vivekananda.'

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I am friendly to all political parties. So, I am able to do my social work freely without any hassles.

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I was never considered 'a marketable hero', and never got promoted to that category. I am not complaining - I found another niche - comedy - which is equally enjoyable and brought me as much comfort as I need.

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In 'Saami,' I take a poor dhobi's son for admission to a private school. The principal refuses for various reasons and finally he points to the boy's bare body. Immediately, I tear the furnishings off the office chair to convert them into clothes for the boy.

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It's 22 years since I made my entry into the film industry and I am delighted that my work has been recognised and appreciated.

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I am keen on doing negative roles.

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It was a nice experience to shoot on the streets of New York. Tourists are highly respected there and people are highly disciplined and polite.

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I am an avid reader of Sidney Sheldon thriller novels.

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Timing is crucial for comedy.

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Education is the key to abolishing caste system.

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My inspiration for film comedy comes from here. Spend a day on the Madurai streets and you will be amused at the way these people speak and behave. They have an inherent ability to be hilarious.

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Encouragement makes an actor perform better and boosts his confidence.

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I am an atheist.

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The Censor officials who saw 'Uthamaputhiran' appreciated me a lot. All the credit should go to Mithran Jawahar and Dhanush.

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