Quotes from Gurmeet Choudhary

This is a very competitive industry and everyone is scared that their career might finish if they deliver a flop film.

I thank God for giving me Debina.

Playing Lord Ram is a once in a lifetime opportunity and, thankfully, people were convinced with my interpretation of the divine character all those years ago.

Obviously I will try to do 4 films a year, but more than quantity, quality is what matters to me.

'Geet' was a completely different show from me. From playing Ram previously to essaying Maan Singh, it was a different experience altogether.

I want my roles to be different which is why Ram in 'Ramayan,' Maan in 'Geet' and now Yash in 'Punar Vivaah' are distinct from each other.

I played Ram in 'Ramayan' for two years and I learnt to be a good human being from that character.

I believe Ram chose me in 2008 to express himself. Ram is a hero and it was a big challenge for me back then.

I always wanted to be an army personal. My dad wanted me to pursue that dream but I ran to become an actor instead.

My fans immediately saw the real me and realized that I am a good actor. It helped avoid being stereotyped with mythological shows.

I am not choosy and would work in any film with a good script.

From getting good grades in school, to thinking about getting a good career and settling down, we all have been running a rat race. We always thought that we were doing it for ourselves but actually we were doing it for others. Like, I realized, I never had time for myself.

I make sure I eat something healthy every two hours. It keeps my metabolic rate high.

In fact, I used to get film offers even when I was playing Lord Ram on television. However, none of them were worth jeopardizing my thriving television career.

I had achieved a lot on TV and I wanted to do a film. And during that time I was told many that 'you are a TV star, when people can watch you for free on TV who will buy a ticket to watch you on screen?' I faced it a lot.

Mukesh Bhatt's wife had seen my performance in 'Geet,' and that is when she had decided to launch me in Bollywood. So, the credit of getting launched with such a big banner, and being recognized by people goes to my character in 'Geet.'

Any kind of workout has a lot of benefits. But working out in open spaces provides environmental stimulation and helps you connect with nature.

There are 1,000 videos available, which can help you learn different types of workout. If nothing, then you can just take a walk in your vicinity, go for a jog or even take the stairs instead of lifts and escalators.

I love the way I feel after a good workout, I feel energised and ready to take on anything.

We made a lot of videos about home workouts, the food we were having etc., and trying to motivate ourselves and others. But when a few people in my building tested positive for COVID-19, we got anxious. I was feeling low, and that's when Debina and I started meditating.

Slowly and steadily I'm preparing myself for Bollywood and I can't wait till I get an opportunity.

I watched war films so that I have an understanding of what has already been done and what I could do in 'Paltan.' I watched films like 'Atonement,' 'Schindler's List,' 'Inglourious Basterds,' 'The Reader,' 'Downfall,' 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Katyn,' 'Enemy at the Gates' and many more. I hope it all reflects in my performance in the film.

Post 'Geet,' I thought I would not work for at least six months, but when 'Punar Vivaah' came to me, I couldn't refuse.

I am a fitness lover; I believe a healthy body leads to a healthy mind and that's why I believe in being regular with exercise every day.