Quotes from Jaideep Ahlawat

Becoming the character you are playing might work for some, but for me, it doesn't. I always maintain a gap between myself and my character because if I will go so deep into it, it will get difficult for me to come back. You should work towards understanding the psyche of your character and then play it.

I've grown up with bhangra and Haryanvi folk dances.

It's foolish and such a shame that we attack those working for everyone's safety.

When you expect something, there's also a certain fear about whether or not that expectation will be fulfilled.

Gangs Of Wasseypur' was a confidence booster for me.

Whenever I read a script or sign a film, I don't see whether he is a bad guy or a good guy. I see how much the character is contributing to the story? How much is the importance of the character in taking the story forward? And what new I would be able to learn and what new I would be able to try in that?

When you stop searching, wanting and wishing things - only then they start appearing.

One should approach life with a realisation that nothing is permanent.

I have no complaints from my characters, be it in 'Commando' or 'Gangs of Wasseypur' everyone on those films was grey.

As an actor, it filled me with joy that 'Raazi' was well-received and it gave me an identity and improved me as an actor. It was Meghna Gulzar's guidance that brought out the best in me. She is a receptive filmmaker who knows the art of extracting a performance.

If one keeps working hard then no one can stop them.

Every actor has his own approach towards acting. I believe you do not become the character you are playing. You may get closer to it but you do not lose yourself. There's just a reflection of the character in you.

You have to play your part as an actor at the end of the day, regardless of the medium.

In my journey, I got amazing characters to play which were as interesting as a lead role. In 'Commando,' my role was so good. I feel no actor have rejected that kind of a role.

I have known Abhishek Banerjee for a long time. There have been a lot of films in the past where we were rejected together. We have seen each other's journey. He is an amazing actor.

I was in a bad shape after missing out on my army dream. What I couldn't say and express to everybody, stage gave me the space to release.

When 'Raazi' released, I think I was ready to embrace complex roles and some challenging characters with responsibility and restraint.

With rising Covid-19 cases and deaths in India, the government should have thought of the repercussions before opening liquor shops.

We humans need to reboot and learn to have gratitude for our doctors, police officers, or those providing essential services, otherwise they would feel that it's a thankless job. They risk their lives for others and don't even get time for their own family. We need to be more compassionate, caring towards them instead of misbehaving.

When the coronavirus-positive cases were 500 in the country, you ordered the shops to shut down, and now when the tally has crossed 50,000 you are opening them. I don't understand the logic.

It's an extraordinary story told with simplicity. 'Raazi' is about people who put the country before anything else.

More than good co-actors, if you have understanding co-actors, it becomes easier to relate with them. Many actors become insecure and get personal, which is not right.

When you come from FTII, people take you seriously. The environment at the institute is very conducive to learning.

Acting is just part of my life. It is not my life. Whatever time I invest in acting I give my 100 per cent. But there are other things which are also important and I like to give equal attention to them.