Karishma Tanna Quotes

Even if you‘re doing a film, you’re in the news while the shooting is on and during promotions. But once it’s over, the limelight fades away, and you wait for something better to come your way.

Audiences have taken a liking for supernatural and fantasy shows. The genre is doing well on the small screen, and I wanted to get into that mould. I have never played a naagin, and such roles have always intrigued me.

It is very difficult for us to establish identity in films. It is not easy to break through your stereotype image from television and form a new identity on the big screen.

Sadly, we don’t have Gujarati food on sets, but we do love the delicious Rajasthani dal-baati, gatte ki sabzi, and those proper Rajasthani thalis.

I am sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, but I am not exactly playing Sanjay Dutt’s love interest, I am one of his encounters… It’s just a cameo, but I would take my role as important, as it is a biopic on Sanjay Dutt, so whatever is important in his life is being shown in the film.

I don’t stuff myself at breakfast and prefer to have a glass of milk and fruit for breakfast. I prefer a home-made vegetarian lunch otherwise.

If you have a dream, be brave enough to go and get it!

I had a lot of fun playing a naagin. It is all fantasy, so it was great.

People tend to discuss things like relationships with family and friends, and the fact that I’m the only breadwinner in the family. And honestly, I cashed in on it.

I thank God because he has given me work somewhere or the other.

I’d love to do Tamil movies whenever the right script comes by.

I was dancing when I was acting as well. Actors generally dance in performances like in an award function.

I always try to do something different and creative with my dress sense.

Long kurtas, especially the pink and yellow ones, that I had worn in ‘Big Boss 8′ – they are very comfortable to wear. You can wear them with a just a belt for your day outings or lunches for stylish and classy look. Or you can also team it up with a churidar and dupatta for an evening outing to look more classy.

I get to pick so many things as an actor. Also, I’m a good observer of people and their mannerisms.

I can never marry an obese guy.

Fashion, for me, is reviving different things – I like to stand out every time I dress up and what I’m comfortable in. I need to be extremely confident and comfortable in the attire I wear.

I think the only thing that is in my hands is to look good, and that is one thing I will do for sure.

I feel every artist has a certain amount of fan following.

I like Victoria Beckham’s fashion sense. In Bollywood, Kangana Ranaut is really out-of-the-box and quirky.

For me, style is something that I’m comfortable in. I don’t really follow any trends. I just like to wear things that look good on me and suit my body and personality.

My biggest concern is people misunderstanding me.

Even if I don’t have a successful film career, at least I am a popular name on TV. I always see the positive side of things. You do feel negative at times, and even humiliated, but if you keep thinking about that, then your life won‘t move forward.

It has to be really interesting for me to perform the same role for 365 days non-stop. It becomes taxing for an actor to perform the same character for 12 hours every day, and then, after a point, there’s no growth.

It is my dream to be a Bollywood actor.

I always see everything in a positive light.

Have we ever seen Bollywood stars compete among themselves on a platform like ‘Jhalak?’ It’s always TV stars who compete amongst themselves and are judged by Bollywood stars.

Friends do give advice, but in the end, it’s up to you. Although I think it is nice to have a guy’s perspective on girls’ issues in relationships and vice versa.

I took a break from TV for about three-four years. During that time, I had to let go of some of the best shows that were offered to me, as I wanted to focus on films. It was believed that if you are seen too much on TV, you won’t get films.

I’m very choosy when it comes to work. It’s not like whatever comes my way, I will agree to do it. But if I’m getting good money and exposure and if the content is satisfying, what’s the harm in doing it, even if it’s yet another reality show?

It’s heartening to see talented girls like Prachi Desai and Yami Gautam making it big in films and proving themselves.

I am not a person to compromise on my priorities and family just for a show.

I don’t regret being on television; I just regret the fact that I wanted to be in the movies, and that didn’t happen.

I want to concentrate on work and won’t do anything to divert my concentration.

I love things which are different and shows which are different.

Even when I was young, with a limited amount of money and exposure, I tried to look my best. I like to follow trends and stand out. I have always had that fashion sense. But with the time, age, money, and experience, I have made a conscious effort to stand out.

Overall, I feel that southern cinema, in itself, has taken over the film industry with its content, stories and screenplay.

I do feel a bit dejected about my film career. I am sad that it didn’t take off as expected. I didn’t get my due as an actor. I have an attractive personality and good looks. But I don’t know what went wrong? You need to stop thinking about such things and move on.

If a role demands in a good project, I wouldn’t mind wearing a bikini.

Black is a great colour when it comes to being safe and classy. It looks great on any body type and can be paired with anything. So when in doubt, go for black.

‘Choli Ke Peeche’ and ‘Ek Doh Teen‘ were my favourite numbers as a kid. I was a huge fan of Madhuri Dixit and would spend hours looking into the mirror and aping her expressions, believing that the mirror was the camera!

Whether it’s something happy or sad, I like to share everything with my mother.

In films, you work for three to six months, and you’re out of the character. But for a daily soap, you don’t have that luxury. So the character has to be convincing. Otherwise, your mind is not in it, and you’re just working for money, which is a good amount in serials. But I want both: good acting and good money.

I think it is important to give your partner enough time in a relationship.

I will never create a romantic angle to survive on a game show.

People knew who Karishma Tanna is always, but through ‘Bigg Boss,’ they know me very well – what kind of a personality I have, what do I do in the morning and what do I do in the evening, what type of clothes I wear, how do I do my hair, how do I do make-up.

I love doing comic roles and believe I am best at it.

I don’t know why people feel that I am only interested in films, but I very much want to do fiction. My only prerequisite is a good role, something which satisfies the actor in me. If I get a good banner and a good channel, I would definitely do a daily soap.

I like keeping myself hydrated and taking care of my body, skin, hair… I feel it’s good to maintain yourself.

Nobody wants to get into controversies, especially in the film industry. I do not wish to be a controversial girl. But sometimes you have to take tough decisions that might eventually help your career.