Quotes from Ashish Sharma

I love watching 'Game of Thrones,' 'Rome,' and 'Spartacus' from the period dramas genre.

If my work is liked, not just Karan Johar or Remo D'Souza, anyone would give me roles.

I am from Jaipur where 'Ramlila' is a common theatre act. Though I was a thin, lanky fellow, I was always offered the role of Hanuman.

I was on the lookout for something different, as I was exhausted with the fiction space. When I was asked to host 'Tujhse Naaraz Nahin Zindagi,' it was not as an actor but as an individual, and on being explained the concept, I found it interesting and accepted it since it was about real people and real life.

I have been a good theatre artiste since my school and college days, but when I participated in 'Cine Stars Ki Khoj,' I realised that I could touch people's hearts when I performed.

Of course I want to do films. But to me, television is equally important. It is where I got recognition.

There are too many positive and goody male characters on TV, and they work, so its good for them. I feel each to their own. If it works for them, it's fine. I don't connect to such characters, so I won't do them.

In Jaipur, I did almost everything from regional theatre to Shakespeare's plays. But when I shifted to Mumbai, I joined Anupam Kher's academy, Actor Prepares,to hone my acting skills.

Not just me, in fact, my entire family is a devout follower of Lord Hanuman. It's an annual affair where we all celebrate Hanuman Jayanti with a big puja at home, and all the relatives join us in the puja.

I have always been a huge fan of Shakespeare.

I choose grey characters, as I enjoy playing a human character. I don't shy away from showing the shortcomings of my characters.

'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' has helped me shed my inhibitions. Dancing in front of an audience was not easy for me. But I managed it and got progressively comfortable with the audience as the weeks progressed.

This journey from non-dancer to dancer has given me a lot of self-confidence and inner strength. I feel like a different person.

A film shoot usually wraps up in a couple of months. But television shoots involve longer hours of work.

If loving your job qualifies you as a workaholic, then yes, I am one for sure!

We always see a trend on TV, and others follow suit. I think 'Rangrasiya' will be a trend setter, too.

Once this old lady saw me in airport and just kept smiling at me, and after much hesitation, she came and asked me, 'Are you Ram? Can I touch your hair? Is it real?' and I happily obliged.

Juggling 'Rangrasiya' and 'Jhalak' at the same time was a big thing. It has made me headstrong.

I don't want to do roles in films which I have already done on TV. What is the point of jumping to films and doing the same thing?

I have grown up on literature and mythological stories. They have fascinated me since childhood, and I believe every character that I portray on screen is an extension of my personality to some degree. That is why whatever role I play seems in my comfort zone.

Sita and Ram were two strong individuals, and their love for each other is an example for lovers across the globe.

Those who aren't actors needn't juggle from lean to bulky and back. It's great to maintain a stable body type. Be consistent in your approach towards fitness.

When I came to Mumbai, I only wanted to be an actor, and my approach hasn't digressed over the years. I never really hoped to be in the limelight or wanted to be a star.

I can't stand the slow pace of Jaipur anymore. I like staying in Mumbai, as everyone is on the move.