101 Quotes by Pankaj Tripathi

'Masaan' was a small role, but people connected with it. I loved playing a man who does not have many complexities in life. I was inspired by my father for this role. You find such characters in novel or in stories. You don't find such parts in movies where characters are either good, bad, or grey.

I make sure I say something important without being preachy through all my performances.

In life, we have two segments: arts and science. We need science to make our lives easier. But what do we live for? We enjoy life through arts. So it's an artistes duty to question the wrongs happening in the society.

Art makes you a better human being, and that reflects in society.

I have been in the industry for many years now, but people still come up to me and say, 'Sir, you're such a good actor. We loved watching you in that movie. What's your name?' While any other actor might get offended, I don't mind this at all.

When people love your work, your responsibilities grow.

People can forget your name, but if you excel at what you do, at least someone will remember you.

Survival is important, art is secondary. If you aren't alive, how can you create art?

For any creative person, along with learning, unlearning is also important.