Rishi Kapoor Quotes

The joy of 'Crash' was that it was all about the work. It was my first real part. Before that, it was a line here and there, maybe a scene. 'Crash' was five scenes, a beautiful arc, a little vignette of my own. It really meant something.

No doubt, my role in 'Urumi' has been one of my best so far. It surprised me as an actor and made me more confident.

I had done my first picture and I didn't have anything to do for awhile. I was asked to come back to New York and do Bus Stop in the role of the cowboy opposite Kim Stanley.

I think my favorite role was playing Sarah Baker in 'Cheaper by the Dozen 1.' It was my first movie, and I worked with amazing professionals who had such strong work ethics that I immediately learned how to work in this industry.

I've been grateful enough, smart enough to take the work with Ian McKellen in Gods And Monsters.

I was working at a restaurant in L.A. when a producer came in. He said I should audition for this movie 'Cellular.' I did, and I got the part. It actually makes me sick to tell that story because it's obnoxious.

It was also wonderful to have the prospect of playing with Jack Nicholson. It was a terrific part, a terrific script, with Alexander Payne and Jack Nicholson. You can't get any better than that!

I worked two days in Texas and two days in Hollywood on 'Bonnie and Clyde,' and that was it. I had no idea how it was going to turn out. And when I saw it, I was so upset, or fascinated, or something, by the sight of myself on the screen that I could hardly pay attention to the rest of the movie.

One of my first real parts was 'Crash' - that won the Oscar.

The film itself, and my role as Moses, will always remain one of the creative peaks of my career.

In Sarileru... my role duration was 15 minutes. Since I knew the scope I didn't mind it.

I am thankful for having got the opportunity to work in a film such as 'Pink' so early in my career.

I am happy with my role in 'Taxiwala.' It gave me a chance to do a character that was fun. I didn't have to agonize over every scene.

It's very important to play a police role convincingly. It ups you in your career. Even 'Siruthai,' in which I played a cop in one of the roles, was a gamechanger.

In fact, I just play a glamour doll in 'Vijayendra Varma,' for the first time in my career.

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.

There are always things that I'd love to do. As an actor, none of them are specific; all I'm looking for are things that are good quality, that are challenging for me to work on, and even better if I get to work with people that I respect and am excited to work with.

I just wrapped this movie called 'The Wedding Crashers' which was a pretty big break for me.

I love actors. That's my bread and butter, and I got to work with some amazing ones on '12 Years'.

Growing up, I always wanted to always be something new. I thought if I was an actress, I would have a chance at doing it all. What's incredible about this profession is every role you play; you learn a different skill set. That really appealed to me.

In essence, I owe my career to Garry Marshall. There was no known reason for him to hire me for 'Pretty Woman.'

It was an interesting way to come across in my first big role. To work with Robert DeNiro was very exciting.

I liked a lot of the scenes I did with Ryan Phillippe.

I haven't really had that many opportunities to play 'lead' so I guess I jumped at the chance. I have also never done any 'sci-fi' projects and thought it might be fun.

I play opposite Beverly D'Angelo, and that was definitely a great time.