Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actor Prateik Babbar.
Last updated on November 25, 2024.
Prateik Babbar is an Indian actor and martial artist who predominantly appears in Hindi films. The son of actress Smita Patil and actor Raj Babbar, he began his career as a production assistant before pursuing an acting career. Prior to his screen debut, Babbar appeared in television advertisements for a variety of products, including Nestle KitKat, on the recommendation of the filmmaker Prahlad Kakkar. Since his debut in Bollywood, Babbar has received accolades such as a Filmfare Award and a Stardust Award.
I feel that a film or a play presenting homosexuality does not necessarily have to come with a message for the audience. It is a way of life, everyone should be treated equally.
I was disappointed with 'My Friend Pinto.' Everyone put a lot of effort into it but the final product was something no one was ready for. The story was altered and a lot of scenes were edited. I got a lot of flak for my performance.
I have no choice but give my best, even if it is a small role. There are a lot of expectations from the family and industry.
Whoever you are, you have to prove your worth.
Prateik means symbol so I symbolise certain things in my life.
I don't know if I am like her, but I am told that my eyes and my smile are like mom's.
I make it a point to have my meals after every two hour gap and am very particular about it.
I know I must be true to myself.
With time, the one thing that I have learnt is, never taking the opportunity for granted.
I was just 19 years old when I did my first film and had no plan to act, or to become an actor. It was like a paid holiday so that I could earn good pocket money and then party more with my friends.
At 19, I got signed up for commercials, it was easy money.
I was always aware Mom was someone who was recognised, admired and loved.
I just stumbled into acting; my first choice indeed was music and sports.
I want to work on projects that I can connect with and those that establish a connectivity with the audience too.
Now for me, acting is all I want to do for the rest of my life. So I am going to give 100 per cent to it. Whether I am becoming poor or rich, famous or unknown, it does not matter. This is what I am here for.
I never dropped my surname.
Yes, I mean, I can't match up to my mother's acting skills, actually both my parents. I just cannot match up to them. My mother was such a powerful and a respectable performer. They are actually overshadowing me and yes, I cannot be as good as them.
Relationships have been a way of life and I don't regret being in one ever.
People have talked about a biopic on my mother. And I am excited about it. In such a short span, it was one hell of a life lived. It is special. I would love to have a biopic made on her.
It is not about being a hero or a villain; I want to be a solid and passionate actor.
I get very lazy when I come to Delhi. My visits here are all about sitting and eating and it is very dangerous.
My diet consists of low carbs, zero sugar, zero fat, zero dairy product, lots of fish, chicken, red meat, protein shake and lots of vegetables like spinach and mushrooms.
There are too many different kinds of people in this world. Not just drags or gays, everybody is different from each other. We should proudly own our individuality.
Some of my films were worth it and some were not. Like every actor, I had my share of ups and downs but I took it in my stride and tried to learn from it.
The biases in our society stems from the orthodox mentality. It is very deep-rooted in our country but we need to wake up.
Life is nothing without ups and downs.
Both my parents have done considerable work in theatre and I have grown up with that culture, but I still felt that I needed formal training.
You win some, you lose some. You get hit you don't get hit, but it's not about how hard you get hit. I think it's about how hard you get hit, then still get up and deliver an even harder punch. I think that's what it is all about.
Vidyut Jammwal is like an older brother; I will love him for the rest of my life.
I don't think anyone can replace the brand 'Bachchan.' You can call him a brand. But for me, he defines Indian cinema when it comes to actors.
Obviously I am Prateik Babbar but I would like to be called Prateik. I am superstitious; there is a spiritual reason why.
Most pretty girls are hard to please, aren't they?
Basically, whenever I watch my mother on screen, I never judge her as a performer; I always see her as my mother and I become emotional.
I'm a very laidback sort of guy, but people assume I am a serious actor and a serious person. That is not true.
I like feeling fit and strong.
I never wanted my fans to think I'm perfect.
Everyone has some sort of struggle.
No, I never planned my life.
As an actor, it's your job to switch on and off from the character.
I want to love myself and love my life.
I am a fan of cinema. The genre has never mattered much to me.
I try and work out every day if possible, or as many times as possible in a week. I concentrate on one body part at a time, and spend at least two to two-and-a-half hours on really intense weight training.
I want to take up anything that excites me. It can be a drama, action or a comedy.
I wanted my own rock band and stuff like that, but things didn't work out. I didn't have the patience to write my own songs and learn it and everything.
I have realised acting is my heartbeat and my lifeline.
We, as a society, need to be open-minded.
No one needs to treat you like a star kid in the industry, but you do get pointed at... people assume you get everything on a silver platter, but that's not true.
The funniest rumour that I've heard about myself is that I am gay.
Umrika' was one of the most wonderful collaborations I had the privilege of being a part of.
I don't want to limit myself as an actor.
A lot of things have hurt me about the industry. I don't want to be very vocal about this but it's an everyday fight with Bollywood. It's like a love hate relationship.
I know that if I want to be respected, I have to show respect.
Dad is very hard working. I want to be like that. I just want him to be happy with my work.
I spend about two hours every time when I'm in the gym.
I am proud of whatever my parents have achieved. In fact, it drives me to excel in life, to perform even better and explore myself.
It's a full time job - trying to be at peace in my life, trying to be a better person and be best in every way I can be, be a good brother, be a good actor and a good human being.
My grandparents and my aunts tell me that I need to make a name for myself like my mother. Their thoughts really motivate me.
As an actor, I try to work in as many films as I can.
No, I don't regret any of the films that I did.
Getting to work with good filmmakers and getting to play good characters in films is so special.