Asrani Quotes

I will not accept a role just because a big hero stars in it. I am not here to merely dance, run around trees, and be a glam doll.

There are those who are value-oriented and those who are success-oriented. However shouldn't an actor deliver an image to his audience through roles he chooses to portray, based on his beliefs in life?

I've always admired Cate Blanchett and the roles she chooses. I think she's got an incredible discipline in a way, with choosing roles that are going to help her grow and bring something interesting to the world.

I'd rather have a small part in a good film with good people than play the lead in something I don't really care for.

I'm very particular about the kind of music that I record and sing, and it would be the same way about the kind of movies that I would do.

My role is to just tell the highest degree of truth with every character and every story. From there, I have no clue whatsoever how things are going to turn out.

Since I was 12 or 13, I have been taking movie meetings finding a project right for me because I wanted to try it. Craig gave us the script - it was set in Wales, it is really British humour. I just loved it.

I experimented with different roles, but they didn't work, despite being fantastic films like 'Naa Autograph,' 'Sambo Siva Sambo,' 'Neninthe'... etc. I was very satisfied doing those roles. Had those films worked for me, I perhaps would not have tried anything different further. I like to experiment once in a while if it works.

Pretty much everything that I pick, when it comes to choosing roles, is just based on things and materials that grabs me. It's pretty much the subject matter that I gravitate towards.

I never sought to play monsters in films.

I try to do more intelligent roles, unusual roles, and stronger women, and that's helped me a little bit with my casting opportunities.

I have an idealistic approach to acting. I want to be great at it, but you can't be great if the scripts are not there and the director doesn't know what he's doing.

No, I am not looking at being a part of television in India, but I may consider movies, if I get to play a strong character.

I do glamorous roles only when the script demands it and that too with limitations.

I never look at how many songs I have or how many girls are there in a movie. If I like my character, I play it.

I don't think there are roles that would attract me to do a long run in the theatre.

Films are fun, and I want to do comic roles. Daily soaps are interesting, too, but the travel to and from the sets takes a toll.

If you see my filmography, I have mostly done non-glamorous roles.

Fortunately, the films I do not require too much of glamour. Those are the kinds of roles I'm looking for.

I have done films only because my roles were good in them. It has got nothing to do with being associated with any particular camp.

If you look at my career graph, I have always chosen roles that are performance-oriented.

As far as films are concerned, I would take up only those roles which are challenging and have some substance in them.

I don't want to put on any gimmicky layers just to give the character more definition. I just want to play good characters. It doesn't matter to me if it's 'open ethnicity' or 'specifically Asian.'

It's better to play negative lead roles than portray just any other character on the show.

I have never planned my career. I chose those films with which I could relate myself. But if given a chance, I would love to do the kind of roles Meryl Streep has done.