Quotes from Hiten Tejwani

Swayamvar' is one of the most anticipated and sought after shows on television and I am elated to be a part of it.

I have never shied away from looking old or playing older roles on TV, since I feel my audiences know the real me, so why not have fun with roles that are not me.

My family was bothered because I was a graduate but didn't pursue a job. I used to spend the entire day doing theatre, and at that time, there was no money in theatre.

There are many factors that make a serial hit or flop, but what is important is the character.

I would only give one piece of advice which I followed myself. Somewhere down the line don't lose yourself. Just be what you are. Don't try to be a different person.

Frankly speaking, I feel anyone who starts acting, be it in theater, TV, or even advertisements, is looking at Bollywood.

In an acting career, you need to reach a stage where you can say 'Thank you very much, I can't do this role because I have done this before or I don't like it.'

I don't think I will be able to quit small screen.

I will never say that I'm quitting television for films.

I remember as a kid, my two brothers and I had to share gifts. We couldn't afford to have one for each of us. Today, when I buy a gift I have to buy for both my kids as I can't give something to only one of them.

Frankly, I just come to the sets, complete my work and go away.

I am a good father in real life, that's why I'm able to play a good father on screen so convincingly.

Bigg Boss' is kind of a real world and now I've figured out a way to deal with things in the outside world in a better way.

I am going to oblige all my TV commitments, and if films work out, I will make a graceful exit.

It's not as if people don't know my real age or anything. It's like you're watching a college drama where someone's playing a father, a mother or even a grand father, but every one knows they are actually college students.

It was a great experience working in 'Nach Baliye.'

There are many kids who are greedy or don't appreciate things or take things for granted but it's not their fault. It's the parents who have to show and teach them the difference between right and wrong.

The people of U.P. are very simple and grounded. They take pleasure in admiring arts and cinema. This is why it is emerging as a big market for filmmakers.

I don't have an exact picture of where I aim to see myself, but I want to do something which will be an example for everyone. If anyone is giving a reference for good work, then they should think of me.

You need to look lean. Luckily, I am not on heavier side.

It's not that we try and work together, people want to see us together. When Gauri gets some serial, it's not that I have to do it.

I am a complete workaholic and hate sitting idle.

I worked in 'Ghar Ek Mandir,' 'Kaahin Kissi Roz' and 'Kabhi Sauten Kabhi Saheli,' but it was 'Kutumb' which was the turning point.

I eat a proper breakfast with green tea, boiled eggs and muesli or oatmeal after my 45-minute daily workout.