Ali Fazal Quotes

I never grew up on a staple diet of Hindi cinema. In fact, when I was a VJ, I was averse to it. Purely because I could never imagine myself being an actor.

I hadn't made up my mind whether I had to do Hollywood or Bollywood films because I loved both, and I grew up on both. So I am glad that Bollywood chose me.

I am definitely interested in doing films in Bollywood. And not only in Hindi - I am open to working anywhere in the country, even if it is Punjabi.

I won't say no if I'm approached for a Hindi film.

I was shooting for 'Bobby Jasoos' when I was offered 'Khamoshiyan.'

I was about 19 when I began working for Hindi films.

I would love to do more Hindi films, but I am very laid-back that way and wouldn't go looking for more films.

I have nothing against the film industry, but my mom asked me to do anything but act.

Huma has made her mark in the industry with films like 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana.' I am happy for what she has achieved today because we belong to a non-film background.

'Aiyyaa' was not the first film that I was offered in Hindi... it was the first film that I wanted to do in Hindi.

Most of the actresses I have worked with have started their career in South and then shifted to Bollywood.

I am interested in Bollywood. Everyone wants to do bigger and better work. I also want to do good work.

I always wanted to wear those chiffon saris and work in Yash Chopra films.

I am honoured to have been chosen for an Amitabh Bachchan film.

I've acted in Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu films.

Coming from Akkineni family, I could say I was drawn into cinema, but nobody forced me to become an actor.

I've been very lucky to debut with Yashraj films, then being directed by Karan Johar and now Amol Gupte.

I'm not really interested in doing a Bollywood film.

Who does not want to work in Bollywood?

Bottom line is, off-beat film or commercial films, Tollywood or Bollywood, it's the role that matters to me.

I think every Delhi guy who comes to Mumbai has a huge Shah Rukh hangover. He has been so good with the variety of roles he has played in his career.

If I get a call from Imtiaz Ali or Zoya Akhtar to star in their films, I won't think twice.

I had a very good experience while working in regional films. I have been very fortunate that way. There is no doubt that the South Indian film industry is very much at par with Bollywood.

I was a complete anomaly in this business. I didn't fit into the Hema Malini-Zeenat Aman commercial cinema mould, neither the Shabana Azmi-Smita Patil art cinema mould.

I am happy with my journey in the Indian film industry.