Quotes from Barun Sobti

I like to keep my birthday very relaxed.

No one actually knows how popular you are or how people think of you until and unless a few of the people who like your work walk up to you and let you know that you are really good. You can see the honesty in their eyes.

Everyone wants to relive their life once again, but if I had the chance, I would do it in the exact same fashion.

I am not the kind of person who makes his bread and butter on how hyped I am. I am an actor, and I do my job.

I wouldn't call myself a recluse, but I am quiet and reserved.

I am such a shy guy.

I signed 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon' only for a year. But the producer requested me to stay on, as the show had just started to make money. I carried on, and in the process, the character became very popular. When I finally gave up, changing the actor for that character was difficult, so the show ended.

What I like about Calcutta is the food. I like simple Bengali food like dal, shukto, fish, and mutton.

I am a very simple guy. Of course, popularity matters a lot, but for me, my health and family come first.

I have been blessed with good genes, and that's why, irrespective of how much I eat, I still retain my lean look.

An actor has to act irrespective of the camera or location.

I am worst when it comes to social media.

I am not on social media, as I don't feel the need to communicate with the outside world. People who matter to me are just a call away.

I spent my childhood in Delhi. I have met my wife here. I spent my life here with my parents and sister. It's been beautiful. But I have very fond memories.

While you can be trained and groomed to be a better actor, seasoning happens only to TV actors. TV actors shoot every day, and that makes a difference to the project. They are hard-working, but that's not taking anything away from the film actors.

A lot of amazing films are happening, a lot amazing TV shows are happening, and people are not afraid to pick actors instead of stars.

Fans love the image that they see on-screen. They simply admire you for whatever they see on TV shows without even knowing you as a person. That's such a pure thing. I'm thankful for the love they have showered on me.

Not comfortable doing song and dance stuff as no normal person does in his/her real life.

I don't want to miss out on the good stuff. As long as the character is good and the show is good, the medium does not matter to me. There are a few makers that I have an enormous trust in and that I know will do an amazing job.

I have played both serious as well as lighter characters, also, and have been satisfied with both types.

The transition from TV to films wasn't overwhelming, since an actor's ultimate job is to act.

I was very, very naughty in school.

My wife knows that I love her too much, so she is fine with the intimate scenes I do. She also knows that only if my role justifies such a scene will I do it. She understands my work as an actor.

The working standards on television in our country are really bad. The sad part is that many actors take this deal because it gets them money and recognition.