Mahesh Babu Quotes

Like it or not, I am part of the pop culture of films in Hollywood.

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.

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

The Parent Trap gave my career another boost, starring in family comedies.

My impression was, 'This Hollywood thing doesn't seem too hard.'

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

If you can figure out my success on the screen, you're a better man than I.

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

Everything in my life was about performance when I was doing 'The Partridge Family.'

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.

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?

Then if your movie clicks with real audiences, you'll be sucked into some sort of Hollywood orbit. It's a devil of a place where the only religion that really counts is box office.

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

I never dreamed of being in Hollywood.

Marital status is not going to affect one's prospects or fan following, for ultimately, talent will prevail. Take Aamir Khan or Shah Rukh Khan, for instance. Actors are mere dream sellers. They cannot become everyone's lover.

I like different actors for different reasons. There are people like Tom Cruise, who have continued to stay on top of their game, and Hugh Jackman, for being one of the hardest working people in Hollywood.

There are parts that you can do them all your life, and no one knows you're even acting, and there are other parts which somehow - I think they say they 'pop' - people notice that you're in and you become an actor from the movies and people take you in a whole different way. Whether or not I can keep that ball rolling is another matter.

In Hollywood, you grow up quick.

It's bizarre, that feeling as an actor, at being in the mecca of the film world and seeing billboards for a TV show that you're in pretty much everywhere.

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

I have to make my bones with Hollywood to get in. And when I do maybe I'll metamorphose from Mr. Muscles or whatever it is I am now and become an irascible tosser.

I'd like to be Dakota Fanning when I get young.

As far as my notoriety or whatever, I haven't been the star of a hit film.

Hollywood is a fast-paced, competitive world.

I'm world famous, everywhere I go there are people who love me because of I've been able to bring them some joy from the movies I've made.