Quotes from Karan Patel

My role model has been Shah Rukh Khan. There is something or the other for one to learn from his career.

London has always been my favourite city. I visit it almost every other year.

There is something like destiny. I don't really care if people doubt or express shock over whether our marriage will work.

People will bring up all kinds of masala, but all that matters to me are my fans. They are my strength. I am overwhelmed by their support and love. It just pays off for all the hard work you put in.

If I was constantly on TV, people would get bored of me.

Success is a collective job, and one can't claim the credit for themselves.

Atmosphere on the sets of 'YHM' is absolutely brilliant. It's kind of picnic always, and we have a gala time shooting together.

My fans have always been supportive during my highs and lows. They have been the best set of fans, ever.

People might be surprised because I settled for an arranged marriage, but that's what's chosen for us.

Ankita is the best wife and the best companion I could ever get.

I think one needs a companion at some point in life.

I've always loved the media and will continue to do so, but I do feel with due respect to all concerned that surrounding us and giving us no space to move becomes difficult when you're out with family.

I am known to wear my heart on my sleeves.

My life is an open book. You're welcome to speculate.

I always wanted to be an actor, so I began to prepare myself for a career in acting. I did a course at Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting school. I was with Shiamak Davar's dance school and also did theatre with Nadira Babbar.

When I will be with the perfect girl at the perfect place, that would be a perfect date for me.

I am a different person in front of the camera; it comes as easy to me as breathing does.

I respect people's feelings when they say they love me, but it is completely their choice of expression, and I am alien to it. People have a right to express, but that's it.

My diet is high on protein, which keeps me energised and fresh.

It is a proud moment for any male actor to have thousands of females chasing you.

I have had my share of choices and temptations, too; I would not lie about that. And I would also like to confess that had it not been for my mother, I would probably have never been able to make the right decisions during those formative years of my life.

People are sensible enough to know who's dragging my name in dirt for publicity.

I am blessed with a funny gene that makes me enjoy life.

My ideal woman would be someone with both beauty and intelligence. Someone who can hold her own in a conversation, gets along with my family and respects elders, loves children, and have a sense of humour as whacky as mine.