Top 60 Harshvardhan Rane Quotes

I took my time to learn the craft and procedure. I wanted to do some substantial work first in cinema.

Accomplishments are very subjective.

I spent my childhood trying to express myself, and I was not very good at it. In my town, most kids would take up engineering or medicine or something else, but acting was not an option.

‘Satra Ko Shaadi Hai’ is a very sweet film. It was the first film that I shot. I play a shy small town boy in it, which is an absolute contrast to what I played in ‘Sanam Teri Kasam.’

My father was like an unpolished diamond – tough outside but warm inside.

Raashi is a lovely co-star, and we’re having so much fun working together. We were talking about how our careers in Bollywood were launched by John Abraham.

I strongly believe that when you are cast in a role, there will be similarity in the character and you – why else would you be chosen for the character?

I often end up travelling in my Jeep for long distance road trips.

I always try that my next film is different than my last movie. I would like to surprise my audience; that, I think, is the job of an actor.

I believe that anyone who chooses a path and keeps walking will find a positive result some day. I didn’t want to go with the flow and do any kind of film that came my way and wind up my career swiftly.

My life has been pretty unconventional. The publishers saw a story in it, and yes, my life has been put in a book.

I fled my home town and did odd jobs, including things like re-designing old furniture, before I became an actor. Having said that, I don’t think the story of my life is in any way remarkable. What is remarkable is how acting opportunities have come my way.

I just can’t stop doing Telugu films just when I have started speaking a little better Telugu.

When people who are close to me say that they see positive changes in me as I grow, it makes me work harder on myself. Life always surprises us with something new, and I want to be capable enough to handle it.

The idea of meeting my former girlfriend’s current boyfriend seemed insane and absolutely bizarre to me in the beginning. But I am glad I gave it a shot!

I ran away from my home in Gwalior and bought myself a ticket to Delhi. That was the nearest metro, and the cheapest ticket was for Rs 74.

I don’t think at any age I will be able to feel totally accomplished.

I’m half Telugu. My mom is Telugu and dad, a Maharashtrian. I was brought up in Gwalior. I was exposed to English, Hindi, and Marathi. I heard my mom speak to her family in Telugu, so I got the hang of it.

Don’t look at a person – look into the person. Heart is the hero, not the colour. I don’t stand against or for any colour; I just believe in endorsing the idea of not endorsing any colour.

I learnt acting in Delhi from Barry John, who also taught Shah Rukh Khan.

I started working in an STD phone booth where I had to note down all the numbers that were dialed – this was post 9/11 when security was a looming issue. I got Rs 10 per day for my work. Soon after, a benefactor offered me a job in a cybercafe down the road for Rs 20.

I’m happy that I could learn many things before entering Bollywood in 2015.

My father looked like this serious guy but was actually a very kind person.

I’ve seen the best and worst of times. My parents were divorced when I was a child. I was brought up by my father.

The fact that Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted me to be part of his film was a high point in my life.

In ‘Maaya,’ I’m going shirtless for the first time in my career. My producer requested me to take off my shirt in one of the scenes. I have been working extremely hard to flaunt a perfect body for the scene.

‘Vicky Donor’ or ‘Madras Caf,’ John’s films have been path-breaking. I have full faith in the script of my movie, and my director, too, is a debutante. I like the conviction with which they work, and that gives me a lot of confidence.

I don’t come from a film background, so I am free to work in any script that interests me.

Simply put, Cavemen’s diet is a diet plan which suggest food eaten by the cavemen. Cavemen ate what was available – like meat, vegetables and a few nuts. What we grow for food is carbohydrates, and that leads to weight gain. I started this diet a few years ago, and ever since, I haven’t had carbs at all.

Shah Rukh Khan is a self-made man, and he does inspire with what he does. It is foolish to think that one can try and imitate or modify what he does. I have been original in my performances so far.

I was shooting for ‘Maaya’ when I got a call from John Abraham’s office. They told me about the film and asked if I could audition. But since I was shooting, I recorded my audition and sent them the tapes. The next thing I know, I was on board.

I believe there is a shallow side to every actor, who craves to be presented well.

I couldn’t relate to the mindset of people in my hometown. Since I had no educational qualification, I only got menial jobs in Delhi.

There is never going to be an end point. But definitely, I am happy to complete a certain part of my journey, and that’s something I want to celebrate.

I just followed my gut feeling when I went to Hyderabad in 2008.

As an actor, all I can keep my focus on is that I am a part of good projects.

I so wish my dad was alive to see me do a Hindi film after acting in six Telugu movies. I sometimes imagine him giving me feedback on my work. But I derive strength from knowing he is watching over me.

This is not that time of a cinema where you get 10 to 15 chances. You only get two to three chances, and if you do something nice in that, then it is great. Otherwise, people are very unforgiving.

When people heard my voice, they were shocked that I could speak Hindi.

I was distributing DVDs in Mumbai in 2006, and that is when I got my first TV show offer – ‘Left Right Left.’

I know how to play the acoustic guitar, but I’m learning to play the electric guitar now. I’m sure it will be a wonderful experience.

I have lost close to 20 kilos, and it has kind of helped prepare my character for ‘Sanam Teri Kasam.’

Everything about ‘Avunu 2’ will be many notches higher than its prequel. The sequel is scarier, and there’ll be more thrills and chills. I myself felt it when I was shooting.

I don’t naturally have the body language of a software guy.

It’s a misconception that all singers need to portray a messed up, dirty look to prove their identity.

Fashion is supposed to be fun, but killing animals for fashion is definitely not fun.

I had to go on the strict caveman diet where you eat only vegetables, chicken, and egg whites. This diet in many ways sounds right to me, and it has worked wonderfully.

I like Bejoy’s style of movie making, and the music is always so good in all his movies.

There is nothing else to do in my life… I have no family, relationships – this is the only thing that I do.

At the age of 16, I ran from my house, did odd jobs till l landed work on television and then in film industry. My first job was at an STD booth in Delhi. Then I came to Mumbai, where I distributed DVDs, and that is when I got my first TV show offer, ‘Left Right Left.’ I have never planned things in my career.

Any passionate actor, if he is spoon-fed, will deliver.

There’s a misconception that actors with no background don’t get any exposure from big production houses. I think people should start rethinking about it.

I must confess that I was not always the perfect boyfriend.

After school, I started living on my own. After my dad passed away, I didn’t know where to go and eventually decided to hang on here in Hyderabad.

‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ is definitely my best Bollywood debut.

I wanted to do something new and different. People expected me to do negative roles. I wanted to break the norm, and because of that, I lost on some great work as well.

I’ve learnt that there’s absolutely no difference in Telugu and Hindi industries. Everything is almost identical. The only difference is that Hindi films have a wider release.

I believe the best friendships are forged with those you can be yourself with.

I have learnt three things from Barry John which are applicable to life, too: Don’t expect anything from another actor, one shouldn’t judge, and one shouldn’t block things.

One day, I went to meet a film producer and entered the wrong flat. It was a casting agency, and they suggested that I audition for a four-hero Telugu film. I was confirmed a month later. Interestingly, it’s not easy down South for a newcomer to bag positive roles, but I was adamant.