--- title: "13 Theatre Quotes By Pankaj Tripathi" description: "13 Theatre quotes by Pankaj Tripathi. Plus more from Pankaj Tripathi and more Theatre sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/091/pankaj-tripathi-6514_comedy_i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-da_3183148.jpg" --- > [I used to do comedy during my theatre days, and I was good at that.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-days-and-i-was-good-at-that/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/091/pankaj-tripathi-6514_comedy_i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-da_3183148.jpg) > [Before trying my hand at acting, I use to cultivate my own land with my father.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to-cultivate-my-own-land-with/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/pankaj-tripathi-6514_acting_before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to_179047.jpg) > [An actor must read a lot. Books not only make one a good actor but also a better human being.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/an-actor-must-read-a-lot-books-not-only-make-one-a-good-actor-but/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4d9/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_an-actor-must-read-a-lot-books-not-only_2683656.jpg) > [I had done plays, and Hindi theatre pays peanuts.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-had-done-plays-and-hindi-theatre-pays-peanuts/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/833/pankaj-tripathi-6514_done_i-had-done-plays-and-hindi-theatre-pays_116615.jpg) > [I've never had any difficulty sharing the screen with any actor. For me, roles are challenging, not co-stars.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-ve-never-had-any-difficulty-sharing-the-screen-with-any-actor-for/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_i-ve-never-had-any-difficulty-sharing-th_3080671.jpg) > [Our Bollywood industry works in such a way that when an actor is seen in a gangster's role, he is offered similar…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/our-bollywood-industry-works-in-such-a-way-that-when-an-actor-is-seen/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59b/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_our-bollywood-industry-works-in-such-a-w_402019.jpg) > [I did not become an actor to earn money - that I could have done it in my village by becoming a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-did-not-become-an-actor-to-earn-money-that-i-could-have-done-it-in/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/70a/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_i-did-not-become-an-actor-to-earn-money_3015645.jpg) > [The more the audience and the society trusts an actor, the more the responsibility increases for the actor.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/the-more-the-audience-and-the-society-trusts-an-actor-the-more-the/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/276/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_the-more-the-audience-and-the-society-tr_2268765.jpg) > [The court dramas shown in films and TV are often superficial. They should have a gripping storyline, which can keep the audience…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/the-court-dramas-shown-in-films-and-tv-are-often-superficial-they/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7b7/pankaj-tripathi-6514_audience_the-court-dramas-shown-in-films-and-tv-a_2584472.jpg) > [Commercial films give you a wide exposure. For 'Dilwale,' I got calls from countries like Oman. Its reach is huge. Similarly, doing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/commercial-films-give-you-a-wide-exposure-for-dilwale-i-got-calls/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/60b/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_commercial-films-give-you-a-wide-exposur_1289021.jpg) > [The best phase for an actor is when he or she gets to choose what they want to play. Sometimes you do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/the-best-phase-for-an-actor-is-when-he-or-she-gets-to-choose-what/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b10/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_the-best-phase-for-an-actor-is-when-he-o_1995972.jpg) > [I used to work in a hotel kitchen at night and do theatre in the morning. After finishing my night shift -…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-used-to-work-in-a-hotel-kitchen-at-night-and-do-theatre-in-the/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c48/pankaj-tripathi-6514_morning_i-used-to-work-in-a-hotel-kitchen-at-nig_603225.jpg) > [I have been in the industry for many years now, but people still come up to me and say, 'Sir, you're such…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-have-been-in-the-industry-for-many-years-now-but-people-still-come/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ea5/pankaj-tripathi-6514_actor_i-have-been-in-the-industry-for-many-yea_2610260.jpg) ## Other authors on Theatre - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b015/author-kevin-spacey-56911.jpg) Kevin Spacey 49 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/kevin-spacey/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b011/author-ian-mckellen-42951.jpg) Ian Mckellen 48 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/ian-mckellen/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b022/author-simon-mcburney-85491.jpg) Simon McBurney 39 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/simon-mcburney/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b004/author-andy-serkis-13212.jpg) Andy Serkis 37 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/andy-serkis/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b017/author-michael-caine-66979.jpg) Michael Caine 34 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/michael-caine/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b007/author-christopher-walken-24017.jpg) Christopher Walken 34 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/christopher-walken/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b006/author-cate-blanchett-21582.jpg) Cate Blanchett 34 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/cate-blanchett/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b003/author-al-pacino-10179.jpg) Al Pacino 34 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/al-pacino/) - [Himani Shivpuri 30 quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/himani-shivpuri/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b024/author-viola-davis-93837.jpg) Viola Davis 29 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/viola-davis/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b007/author-clint-eastwood-24620.jpg) Clint Eastwood 29 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/clint-eastwood/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b006/author-bryan-cranston-20155.jpg) Bryan Cranston 29 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/bryan-cranston/) ## More by Pankaj Tripathi > [I am an aware citizen, so I want my characters to be aware, too. They should be aware of what's happening in the society…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-am-an-aware-citizen-so-i-want-my-characters-to-be-aware-too-they/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [In a democracy, voting is a huge and most important right of a common man.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/in-a-democracy-voting-is-a-huge-and-most-important-right-of-a-common/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I had done plays, and Hindi theatre pays peanuts.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-had-done-plays-and-hindi-theatre-pays-peanuts/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I am all about learning something new and improving my work.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-am-all-about-learning-something-new-and-improving-my-work/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [Before trying my hand at acting, I use to cultivate my own land with my father.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to-cultivate-my-own-land-with/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [Big films help your reach a wider audience, and doing independent films keeps your artistic side happy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/big-films-help-your-reach-a-wider-audience-and-doing-independent/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I have nothing against smaller roles; they made me what I am today. But, progression is the way of life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-have-nothing-against-smaller-roles-they-made-me-what-i-am-today-but/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [Cinema is not just a medium of entertainment. Yes, it should entertain, but cinema is made to convey a message, to say something.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/cinema-is-not-just-a-medium-of-entertainment-yes-it-should-entertain/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I didn't have any high aspirations. I just went to Mumbai to get a job after I married Mridula. I thought if I didn't…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-didn-t-have-any-high-aspirations-i-just-went-to-mumbai-to-get-a-job/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [Comedy is important, and I do not want to end up being recognised for just one genre.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/comedy-is-important-and-i-do-not-want-to-end-up-being-recognised-for/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [Our Bollywood industry works in such a way that when an actor is seen in a gangster's role, he is offered similar roles.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/our-bollywood-industry-works-in-such-a-way-that-when-an-actor-is-seen/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I had never thought that so many people would know me, will talk about me, and most of all, I will be given a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-had-never-thought-that-so-many-people-would-know-me-will-talk-about/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [It was Sultan Qureshi, the character of 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' which brought success as a baddie, but it were the TC and teacher's roles…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/it-was-sultan-qureshi-the-character-of-gangs-of-wasseypur-which/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I used to work in a hotel kitchen at night and do theatre in the morning. After finishing my night shift - I did…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-used-to-work-in-a-hotel-kitchen-at-night-and-do-theatre-in-the/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) > [I never imagined I would be in colourful costumes and dance!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-never-imagined-i-would-be-in-colourful-costumes-and-dance/) [Pankaj Tripathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pankaj-tripathi/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/theatre/pankaj-tripathi/#itemlist", "name": "13 Theatre Quotes By Pankaj Tripathi", "numberOfItems": 13, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "I used to do comedy during my theatre days, and I was good at that.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Pankaj Tripathi" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-days-and-i-was-good-at-that/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/091/pankaj-tripathi-6514_comedy_i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-da_3183148.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/091/pankaj-tripathi-6514_comedy_i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-da_3183148.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/091/pankaj-tripathi-6514_comedy_i-used-to-do-comedy-during-my-theatre-da_3183148.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I used to do comedy during my theatre days, and I was good at that.” — Pankaj Tripathi", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Before trying my hand at acting, I use to cultivate my own land with my father.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Pankaj Tripathi" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pankaj-tripathi/before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to-cultivate-my-own-land-with/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/pankaj-tripathi-6514_acting_before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to_179047.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/pankaj-tripathi-6514_acting_before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to_179047.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/005/pankaj-tripathi-6514_acting_before-trying-my-hand-at-acting-i-use-to_179047.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Before trying my hand at acting, I use to cultivate my own land with my father.” — Pankaj Tripathi", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "An actor must read a lot. 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