Quotes from Gautam Rode

When I am travelling or shooting outdoors, and if there is no gym around, I do pull-ups. If there is a bar somewhere, I manage push-ups, squats, and generally I just sweat it out in the room or my vanity van. But I make sure my workout regime is never hampered at any cost!

I have been a vegetarian for a few years now, and I am honestly managing it quite well in sync with my workouts and maintaining my physique as well. From whey protein to cottage cheese to tofu, all my proteins, carbs and far content are well in place and balanced.

There is no money in films, till the time you make it to a certain bracket.

I'm not allowed to do shows for other channels till 'Saraswati Chandra' is on air, but I'm happy because Star is providing good opportunities to host reality shows like 'Nach Baliye.'

No matter how tired I am, or whether I have injured my back or neck while shooting, I don't ever miss the gym.

I bought quite a few houses and cars.

I don't want to ever look cheap on screen and want my viewers to squirm in their seats when they see me in such a scene. I'd rather wow them with my physique.

Growing a beard is tough and not as easy as one might think.

Every year, I feel really sad when I see Ganesha idols lying here and there after the visarjan. So it is my request to everyone to bring home eco-friendly idols.

I think one should definitely invest, not all the money in one go but keep some and invest the rest as and when required.

I have always donned different looks going with the requirement of the roles I played.

One afternoon I decided, with a couple of friends, to eat out. We set out hunting for a good restaurant and couldn't find a single place because everything was shut. Finally we had to have idlis at a place and that too at 5 P. M. I didn't know Goa totally shuts down in the afternoon.

I am very and proud of what we've made. 'Maha Kumbh' has all the ingredients.

My message to my admirers is please take part in initiatives where you can do something for those actually in need and Christmas is a really beautiful opportunity to do so.

Amitabh Bachchan and SRK are great actors, but I like the way Suniel Shetty has handled his work. He's doing so many things at one time. He's a sincere actor, he has his own production company, other businesses and he's even the brand ambassador for hockey.

In 'Nach... ', I go all out, but 'Saraswati... ' is an introvert character. The two things are totally opposite.

People say it is tough to have true friends in glam world, but I feel it is the same everywhere.

If you do TV, sign a proper daily soap, then you won't be able to do anything.

I would love to turn producer someday but the time has to be right.

To keep my metabolism healthy, I eat seven-eight meals a day, every two hours.

I was a runner in Delhi's Army Public School. I started running when I was in class four and became the fastest sprinter in school and zone competitions by the time I reached class eight.

Christmas is a really special day since I support the initiative 'Helping Hands' and I celebrate Christmas with the kids there. I take them to a place they would enjoy, like a hotel or fun zone and spend time with them as we play together and I become Santa for them.

Fan experiences are special. They make me feel that I must have done something good enough to receive so much love from so many people.

I think we forget sometimes how blessed we are to be able to help others and make a difference!