Quotes from Tiger Shroff

I really respect actors much more now that I am one because I realise what hard work goes into being part of the industry.

After working for a couple of years, I have realised how much hard work it takes to become an actor, and my father has gone through it all these years. It's draining, both physically and mentally, but he makes it look so effortless.

As I grew older, I realised that Bruce Lee was an actor first and a martial artist second. If he wasn't a convincing actor and didn't have the emotion in his eyes before delivering a kick or a punch, it wouldn't have made that much of an impact.

Apparently, I used to bite, scratch and growl at people when I was young, so my parents named me 'Tiger.'

After marriage, my love won't be divided between my mom and my wife. It will be doubled. My mom has always been as much my hero as my father.

Stuntmen don't have a lavish life. They are such hard working people, but not respected enough. And I don't like that. If I become something in my life, I want to give them a better life, take them to a higher level.

I have had a lot of crushes but have never had the courage to go up to a girl and say what I feel. I am scared of rejection.

I admire Hrithik Roshan for his work a lot. He has an edge over others because he is very hard on himself, he's never complacent, and he's still not happy with that. How much more perfect can you get than that?

We are entertainers. We have to give our audience a good time. If my name serves that purpose, if that brings a smile on your face, then I think it is good and my job has been done.

I never liked going to school and would sham and play football. I played in the centre forward position. If ever given a choice, I would love to represent Barcelona.

Martial arts is what pulled me through tough times, and it is one of the reasons for my happiness.

I am who I am. I am not very complicated. I am simple and an introvert.

I don't have that X factor; I have to bank on my skills, be true to my character, and hope to be accepted.

Growing up, my inspirations were Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, all these martial arts legends. I wanted to express my talent on screen in a certain way. I felt that it made me a little different.

Rather than running on the treadmill, which can become quite boring, I prefer to work on my dance routine. Besides being a good form of cardiovascular exercise, it is also a form of escape for me, as I never realise how much time has flown by when I am dancing.

I want to better myself with every film. My goal is to be at the highest level someday, and I know I will get there, too. I have strong work ethics.

Every child in every country in every small town should know who I am. There are a handful of people who have achieved that, and two of them are my idols Michael Jackson and Bruce Lee. I'd like to get to that level someday and touch as many lives as I can.

I wish I could say I am a rebel for love in real life. I don't think I am so cool.

My mom is my biggest support and critic. I've tried to be a good son, and I don't think I've given her a single day of grief. I want her to know she has my unconditional love.

Michael Jackson is so unique, and I look up to him and try to imbibe as much from him and marry it to my own style.

I am comfortable in my character's skin. I am uncomfortable being in my own skin.

Spiderman is the underdog, and I love underdogs.

I can stand up for what I believe in. I don't take the word 'rebel' in a negative connotation.

After my 12th standard, I started preparing for the film industry. I've had no formal acting training.