Neeru Bajwa Quotes

I became an actor, and because I had success as an actor, I became famous. I was acting for quite a while before I got famous; television made me famous. I guess that it's television that is responsible for everybody's desire to be famous.

I know that everyone wants to know about 'Downton Abbey,' but the truth is that it was only a few days out of my life. Still, you play a distinctive part on a hit series, and everyone suddenly knows who you are. Isn't it crazy how this business works?

I like the character roles. Somewhere back there I really came to the conclusion in my mind that the difference between acting and stardom was major. And that if you become a star, people are going to go to see you. If you remain an actor, they're going to go and see the story you're in.

You can't ignore the system and the power you acquire as an actor if you're in films that are successful.

I do want to be in mainstream movies that are going to be seen. I suppose it satisfies the showbiz side of me.

Being a big star and being known, making movies and a lot of money - that really doesn't interest me.

I'm passionate about being an actor, but I'm definitely not passionate about being a sex symbol.

Give me a couple of years, and I'll make that actress an overnight success.

I wouldn't say no to becoming a Bond girl. Making it in Hollywood has been my dream ever since I was little, watching Marilyn Monroe movies. To star in a Bond movie would be bliss on a stick.

I got a lot of incredible experience at 'Friends.' I was there when it was the No. 1 show in the country. And I was a very small part of that.

If I was a star, it would be difficult to go off and do 'Coronation Street.' So I guess I'm not a star.

I always say: you're not going to find Hollywood. Hollywood will find you! But I'm ready for it: for Hollywood, for Bollywood, for everything!

For me, I never, never, from the moment I started acting, had a desire to be famous.

I was 13 - 14 when I first tasted stardom. In the summer holidays, my dad made me act in these films that went on to become superhits. I became a child star.

I didn't want to be an actress at all, or famous even. I certainly enjoy acting now, absolutely. Time will tell whether or not I enjoy fame.

In show business, you had levels. I was at the top of the TV end of it.

I didn't get into this for fame, I genuinely didn't. I love acting, and I know that's a cliche, but I didn't, really, I was very naive when it came to the whole being recognized thing.

I moved to L.A., because that's where they point cameras at you. And that's what I'd like them to do.

I've always wanted to do acting. The biggest thing I ever did was 'The Dirty Dozen.' My contract was for three months, but the picture was taking longer to make than they thought it would. I stayed for seven months, and Frank Sinatra told me to leave. He said the public is very fickle and that they'll forget you.

One line on a Tom Selleck sitcom does not a career make.

I'm a fan of Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and all these people. If I could end up like Jonah Hill, winding up in a Brad Pitt movie, that would be awesome.

If I got too famous, I'd just quit acting, but I think it's highly unlikely I'm going to get really famous.

Yes of course, 'Dabaang' has certainly brought me more recognition and fame.

Being on 'Star Trek,' you have a funny relationship with fame.

I'm here to carve out a strong career in the leading-man space.