A biography for Alok Nathhasn’t been written yet.
“It's because of all the jokes that I became popular and got roles in comedy shows like 'Nadaniya' and 'Badi Dooooor Se Aaye Hain.' I thoroughly enjoyed doing these shows because I got the chance to step out of my comfort zone.”
“I have tried making the roles that I have played in my career look different with my attitude, diction or my beahviour.”
“Gone are the days of letters and I miss them. My fans used to wish me via letters and I loved reading them.”
“Back in 1981, when I had moved to Mumbai from Delhi and literally lived on the streets, I started accepting any role that came my way.”
“I have got calls from people who are comparing me to Rajinikanth.”
“Spirituality is very individualistic - to each his own. I feel it's about keeping the spirit alive and everything else follows.”
“That is the trend in our country. If you have been adored in a particular kind of role, people want to see more of it.”
“I was an integral part of school plays. And when I was in the ninth standard, Om Shivpuri directed me in a play called 'The Miser.' It was a huge hit.”
“It's all about making a right deal with the reel and real.”
“Films are deprived of the conventional elderly figures now. They are more into yo moms and dads.”
“There was a time when I wanted to play younger characters, but didn't fit the bill.”
“My leg was pulled on social media with memes and jokes due to my 'sanskaari' image.”
“When I was younger I did some pretty wild things with the limited options I had.”
“It's always like I am carrying a heavy cross with me on the sets. So it was important for me to try something new.”
“Whenever I feel low, some higher power supports me. It could come through my wife, my children or even my dogs.”
“Even after coming to Mumbai in 1981, I did theatre for some time.”
“I vividly remember my first interaction with Sir Richard Attenborough, I was in my final year at NSD (National School of Drama) in 1979, and casting director Dolly Thakore got in touch with me. We weren't supposed to work outside NSD but special permission was granted to the students who were shortlisted for the audition.”
“It always feels good when people around shower love on you.”
“I have no monopoly and honestly, I wouldn't want anyone to get stuck in a role. There should be variety.”
“I wasn't doing any movies because I was not getting the offers.”