“The period from 2001 to 2005 was really tough. My films were not working even though there was an acceptance of a model. I was depressed but did not cry. I cry when I am happy.” FilmCryAcceptancePeriodsModelsTough Author:Arjun Rampal
“I've been lucky to get some path-breaking films, which proved to be the turning point in my career. Be it 'Rock on!' 'The Last Lear' or 'Raajneeti,' directors started working in a different way.” WayDifferentLastsFilmCareersPathRocksLuckyDirectorsDifferent WaysTurning PointsLear Author:Arjun Rampal
“When I was in New York, a lot of my friends were studying filmmaking and would bring their scripts to me, as I was a good script doctor. I would read their scripts and make corrections to them for $20 per script and was fascinated by films.” FilmStudyNew YorkMy FriendsDoctorsScriptsFascinatedFilmmakingCorrections Author:Arjun Rampal
“I am blessed with a good metabolism, and as long as I work out, carbs don't add to my weight. If I need a leaner, meaner look for a film, I go off carbs for a bit.” IfsNeedsLooksLongFilmBitsWeightBlessedAddWork OutMetabolismCarbs Author:Arjun Rampal
“For me, what is most important is the element of surprise. If I can surprise you with every film of mine, that is exactly what I am trying to do.” IfsTryingI CanImportantFilmMinesElementsSurpriseElement Of Surprise Author:Arjun Rampal
“The demarcation between an art house film and an entertainer has blurred, only because a larger section of the audience has accepted such realistic films.” ArtFilmHouseAudienceAcceptedRealisticSectionsEntertainers Author:Arjun Rampal
“I like my films to have a certain amount of realism - something that's thought provoking and intelligently written. More than the amount on the pay cheque, I look for a level of respectability as an actor.” LooksFilmCertainActorsLevelsPayWrittenAmountThought ProvokingRealismProvokingRespectabilityCheques Author:Arjun Rampal
“I do want my films to have the required entertainment quotient, but I'd prefer doing films where you don't have to leave your brains behind.” WantFilmBehindsBrainEntertainment Author:Arjun Rampal
“As a child, I had no idea that I would end up in the film industry. My ambitions changed from wanting to join the army like my grandfather to taking up merchant navy as a career to running for India, and finally, investment banking while I was a student of economics honour. But during my college days, I began to get offers for modelling.” ChildrenIdeasEndsRunningFilmCareersChangedStudentsCollegeIndustryOffersAmbitionEconomicsIndiaArmyInvestmentNo IdeaHonourGrandfatherBankingNavyMy GrandfatherMerchantsMy AmbitionFilm IndustryModellingInvestment BankingJoining The ArmyCollege Days Author:Arjun Rampal
