Quotes from Prateik Babbar

Doing the same thing over and over again can be boring, I want to explore as much as I can.

I am proud of whatever my parents have achieved. In fact, it drives me to excel in life, to perform even better and explore myself.

I think I have grown as a better actor, I have learnt more about people and professionalism.

Whoever you are, you have to prove your worth.

You win some, you lose some. You get hit you don't get hit, but it's not about how hard you get hit. I think it's about how hard you get hit, then still get up and deliver an even harder punch. I think that's what it is all about.

Both my parents have done considerable work in theatre and I have grown up with that culture, but I still felt that I needed formal training.

I'm a health and fitness freak. I love it.

I love music - anything that catches my ears - but it's more about lots of rock 'n' roll and really funky electronic music.

The funniest rumour that I've heard about myself is that I am gay.

With time, the one thing that I have learnt is, never taking the opportunity for granted.

I make it a point to have my meals after every two hour gap and am very particular about it.

I have realised acting is my heartbeat and my lifeline.

I've grown up in Mumbai, did college from Mumbai, many colleges, actually - Jai Hind, Ruia, Andrews, Wilson, Whistling Woods... Then I worked as a production assistant with Prahlad Kakar, and then I started acting.

Do things close to heart, and work hard with passion and dedication.

I was always aware Mom was someone who was recognised, admired and loved.

Sometimes it is beneficial to you and sometimes it is not. So, you should not pay too much attention to controversies. You should just focus on working hard on your film and your character. Leave the rest to god.

No, I don't regret any of the films that I did.

Relationships have been a way of life and I don't regret being in one ever.

It's a full time job - trying to be at peace in my life, trying to be a better person and be best in every way I can be, be a good brother, be a good actor and a good human being.

I am learning to be more humble and giving as a person.

Some of my films were worth it and some were not. Like every actor, I had my share of ups and downs but I took it in my stride and tried to learn from it.

I don't think anyone can replace the brand 'Bachchan.' You can call him a brand. But for me, he defines Indian cinema when it comes to actors.

I just stumbled into acting; my first choice indeed was music and sports.

At 19, I got signed up for commercials, it was easy money.