Quotes from Mukesh Tiwari

TV is a good medium to reach people.

I learnt a thing or two about acting from theatre actor Robin Das who is from Odisha.

I've always played negative roles because I think I'm better suited for them.

I am not a comedian.

I usually get a lot of compliments from people as they can't believe I'm the same person when they meet me.

For me, what is more important is the challenge the character poses for me as an actor.

I enjoy working with Prakash Jha. An actor prospers if he or she gets a chance to work with him.

Perception towards Indian television has changed in past few years. It is no more such a small screen, in fact it has wider audience and we should admire it.

One scene is enough for a good actor to leave his mark in any film.

I have done regional films before. They have a different flavour and promising future.

Regional films have a great impact on the audience, especially because of the proximity of the language with the people.

To me, big roles are not required to showcase talent.

The story of 'Lalpan Bibi' impressed me and my character also. It has all the ingredients of a great commercial masala movie.

I jumped from a height of 45 feet and though I landed on the boxes. I broke my leg.

I don't know about anyone else, but I got really scared looking at myself in the mirror when I got my hair cut for a role.

Post-'Gangaajal,' I changed my way of functioning, choosing my roles carefully and mixing them up.

The children in my building don't know my real name! They are so fascinated with my 'Wasooli' look that they call me Wasooli Uncle.

I have been nominated five times for the Filmfare Award but for some unknown reasons I failed to win the award even once.

I started my journey in Bollywood with a Rajkumar Santoshi film. Then I worked with noted directors like J P Dutta, Prakash Jha and Ketan Mehta.

Stars can never replace strong character actors in roles that demand histrionics.

I am not after any award. Love and affection of the audience is the biggest award for me.