Sangram Singh

“I wanted to win an Olympic medal for my country but because of circumstances, I had to become a professional wrestler. I will have fulfilled my dream if I can support even one kid who wins a medal for the country.”

“If cricket can be so glamorous and lucrative, I don't see why wrestling should lag behind.”

“Just for the pleasure of being seen on screen with Aamirji, I can't play a loser. It will disappoint my supporters.”

“Life is too precious to be squandered for fame or love.”

“If I do a film, it should be worth it.”

“I think people should eat vegetarian food for 20 days and then see the glow on their faces.”

“I am into professional wrestling. Only Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling can qualify in Olympics. I chose professional wrestling for fame and limelight and good money.”

“I consider Ahmedabad lucky for me in many ways, as the city gives me inner peace.”

“I don't have time to spare for a daily soap; it needs commitment.”

“I think each one of us should try and do small things on Diwali so that those who are not as privileged as we are can also have a good festival.”

“Every fight should be settled through love and dialogue.”

“I had broken my nose while practicing. Also I got a fracture on my shoulders, knees.”

“I am humbled that my story inspires the jawans.”

“I am a pure vegetarian, and I'm much healthier compared to those who live on a non-veg diet.”

“I exercise each day for three hours. I don't get to visit the akhada every day, since I keep travelling, but my training schedule incorporates the exercises that I used to do in the akhada.”

“This change for creating a better world will not come from the government or an outside agency; it will have to be internal. We blame the politicians for everything, but if I give equal respect and rights to the women of my family, I have taken the first step forward.”

“Basically, I'm just an average person who takes a little extra care of his health.”

“Success and failure go hand in hand.”

“It's good to be progressive, but don't shun the good things about tradition.”

“All this talk of equality remains merely on paper. In real life, women are still bound by several psychological shackles and emotional boundaries imposed on them by their families and others. If a girl comes home late, she is asked 100 questions, whereas boys are not answerable for anything. And this prevails across segments.”