I don't think I am a big artiste but the new ones do get intimidated by my presence.
However popular an artiste may be, awards were reassuring.
Nobody can link the success of a movie with a particular artiste.
If an artiste has the conviction to carry something off, he or she can do anything.
I think I am more liberated as an artiste in my late 40s.
The real self of an artiste lies in art, so when an artiste performs, all the pain, trauma and tension get released through art, be it dancing, painting, singing, writing or even martial arts.
But as an artiste, I want to challenge myself because that is what art is all about.
Every artiste's shelf life... is their destiny.
As an artiste you want to experiment, meet new people and do different kind of songs.
I believe every artiste, at some point, needs to take a step back.
I like the way the Telugu industry treats an artiste, they show a lot of respect.
It's not fair to tell an artiste what to be creative about.
Personally, as an artiste, I never do any discrimination. If I am offered a 'Golmaal 4,' I'll run and do it.
An artiste's input, her ability to create dimensions within the given space is very important.
I have always believed that an artiste needs to respond to a story first. One has to feel it in order to live it.
I think, for an artiste, it's important to be aware of world cinema.
Acting in different languages doesn't stop you from growing; on the contrary, for an artiste, it helps a lot.
With Priyadarshan, he is extremely strict but lets me do what I want. You have that kind of freedom as an artiste.
The simple rule I will follow to sustain in the industry would be to adapt to these ongoing changes and be a versatile artiste.
An artiste can only be happy when he is true to his art.
If an artiste doesn't turn up on the sets on time, I will lose my cool.
I've been a character artiste for four decades, and in our job, we learn very early that it doesn't pay to be narcissistic.
I am an artiste and truly a free spirit.
What is important is satiating my creativity as an artiste.
When people appreciate my work, that's satisfying as an artiste.
A dubbing artiste does a lot of repair work for an artiste who doesn't naturally speak the language they are acting in.
Once you are accepted as a star, as a good artiste, nothing else matters.
We have freedom to experiment as an artiste - unlike lead heroes.
As an artiste, you get a high when you are given roles that are challenging.
If a character artiste accepts too many small roles his career dies a slow death.
As a performing artiste, we always need love and support from family.
I've always believed that getting respect as an artiste is of utmost importance.
As an artiste, I take up roles where there is scope to perform and that can reach out to the audience.
I am just an artiste, and I like to explore new avenues.
Theatre especially in Hindi is not enough to help an artiste in earning a livelihood.
I am learning a lot as a theatre artiste as it gives lots of opportunities to hone my skills as an actor.
I make a good living and I've never looked at myself as being an artiste.
Vijayalakshmi is one artiste whom I admire. There is something divine about her singing.
I am comfortable doing independent music; it gives me more freedom as an artiste.
Be it a musician or an artiste, everybody likes to be in their comfort zone because that's where you are most happy.
Unless you enjoy life passionately, you cannot be a good artiste. Practise what you like, be it sports or dancing.
I don't think majority of the audience associate Mohanlal with a creative, genius artiste; it's just that they see themselves in him.
I was studying in Jaipur when All India Radio was inaugurated. As a child artiste, I participated and was selected for a children's programme.
I am a freelance artiste.
Every artiste has a process.
What keeps an artiste going is the adulation of the masses.
Acknowledgement and recognition from authoritative quarters are important to every artiste.
Art is subjective and, as an artiste, if our artistic work is not appreciated by the majority, it hurts.
The job of any artiste is to open the eyes of the public to their surroundings and make them aware of it.
There are always ups and down in every artiste's career.
I have worked with National award-winning artiste Upendra Limaye in a film and he is a fantastic actor.
I may be a character artiste but I want the audiences to clap and whistle for me as well.
Janhvi is the most spontaneous artiste and a very respectful person.
Nobody can replace Mika Singh; he is an amazing artiste and a legend.
You can't brand an artiste and take away the fact that he or she wants to do something genuinely different.
Fans are half of an artiste... without someone to appreciate him, an artiste is nothing.
You can take that 'I'm an artiste' stuff to the wrong extreme, too.
As an artiste, you just continue doing your work and enjoy the process of working... and that's what I've always done.
I am the first Tamil film artiste to receive the Padmashree.
As an artiste, I made sure that the character sketch and look of each mother I played was different.
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