Rishi Kapoor Quotes

Having the respect of your peers means the world to me.

The word 'star' doesn't mean an awful lot to me. 'Good actor' and having the respect of one's peers means more.

I'd rather be respected than loved.

It is important to gain respect rather than sympathy.

I feel I have to earn everybody's respect.

I like the way that different people recognise me for the roles I done.

It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it.

I think Ali was a fan of mine, even though he never said it. A lot of fighters thought I was pretty good. Nobody every really spoke different on that. But a lot of fighters thought I was good so.

I think the acting satisfies the need and desire for approval.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

I think around the league, I'm getting more respect. And that's great.

I really think that aside from admiring my talent you really admire me as a person and as a woman.

A man of merit owes himself to the homage of the rest of mankind who recognize his worth.

I've been honoured to portray such intelligent and sophisticated roles.

Without doubt, you are recognized for the last role you played.

I didn't aspire to be just a celebrity; I aspired to be an actress... I always wanted to be respected as someone who knew their craft.

I think I am very proud of being associated with quality things. So if I were massively famous for doing massively beloved things, yeah, that sounds great.

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

I don't think I really have the respect that I think I deserve.

All I want is respect.

When you're respected by your peers, that's amazing.

It's something I take a lot of pride in, that people compliment me and hold me in high regard.

As long as I'm respected by my peers and coaches, I'm cool.

There'll always be a difference between a star and an actor. I've nothing against stars. They've earned it and deserve it. I'm happy being just an actor.