I am not ready to fit into the mould of commercial cinema.
IRRFAN KHANWe don’t have a culture of realistic acting in India.
More Irrfan Khan Quotes
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Parsi theater was known for melodrama.
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You cannot reduce the power of story with the tag of money because it’s not a share market. So you must know the seriousness of the power of storytelling.
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We don’t have a culture of realistic acting in India.
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Sometimes when you’re playing a very intense character, a disturbed character, you find other layers. That’s much more interesting to me, rather than just playing ‘intense.’ I find it too boring.
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A film engages you emotionally and intellectually.
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What happens with every role, you have to trick yourself, you have to creatively find ways to explore the mental state of your character.
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I can’t think of a more pathetic situation for an actor than to do a film and not connect to it. And I pray to God that I never face that situation.
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Maybe to become famous is to reassure yourself that whatever you’re lacking inside, you’ve fulfilled that.
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I’ve played many characters that have consumed me and owned me.
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It surely gives you a high to be an international actor with quality work.
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In India, therapy is not part of the culture; it has not become such a big need.
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I don’t want to do romantic roles where I have to lip sync to a song. A role that explores romance on a new level would suit me.
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I want to entertain people, but with some substance.
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The sign of a good society is where talent is respected.
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Hollywood isn’t ready for an Indian leading man.
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