A biography for Alok Nathhasn’t been written yet.
“I shot for 'Gandhi' for three days and got paid Rs 20,000, which was a huge amount in 1981.”
“I didn't have a bachelor party, but even if I did, I wouldn't go to Vaishnodevi!”
“I've been to all the Dhaams, Tirupati, Shirdi, most of the temples in the Northern belt, but I go there for religious reasons. Pilgrimages are not my idea of fun!”
“I have played father to people who were older than me.”
“I came to Bombay in January 1981. It was primarily for 'Gandhi.'”
“Don't get taken in by the superficiality of sanskaar. You can smoke, drink and have your share of fun. What matters is to do good deeds.”
“I am not a tech savvy person at all.”
“Whatever color you believe in, be it green or orange, Hindu or Muslim, you can't cheat your country.”
“I met the guy who started off the whole Babuji jokes. I removed my chappal the moment I saw him. But that was all for fun. I told him that he has done what I couldn't do in my 50-year career. I wanted to see the man who had the gall to crack such jokes.”
“We celebrities have stiff upper-lips.”
“I could've made more of an effort to go back to theatre but I fell into the trap of recognition, fame and money.”
“I don't consider myself a big celebrity.”
“The entire industry is a great commune. People from all walks of life come here - Hindu, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians. Now, our films are also getting international recognition.”
“The last time I met Sir Richard Attenborough was while dubbing for Gandhi in Mumbai. My interaction with him was short and sweet but definitely a memorable experience.”
“I begin my day with a puja.”
“I am happy that people are spending time on creating jokes on me.”
“People liked me in the character of an old person and I started liking that too.”