Daily Inspiration Quote by Kabir Bedi

The line drips with the peculiar humility of a superstar who knows exactly how power works, even while pretending not to flex it. Kabir Bedi is responding to flattery that doubles as a dare: if you really have that kind of pull, why aren’t you using it? His “You are probably right” isn’t agreement so much as a soft sidestep, a way to accept the premise without sounding vain. It’s the actor’s version of a diplomatic smile.

The intent is twofold. On the surface, he’s acknowledging the industry myth that fame equals automatic access. Underneath, he’s putting distance between himself and the crassness of asking. In film culture, especially in celebrity ecosystems like Bollywood and transnational stardom where Bedi operated, “just asked” isn’t a neutral phrase. It implies transactional entitlement, the kind of backstage leverage that can sour reputations. Bedi’s wording suggests he’s aware of that stigma: yes, doors might open, but walking through them on request is its own performance, one that risks reducing craft to clout.

There’s also a quiet melancholy in the conditional. “Could get a role” concedes that roles are available; it doesn’t promise the right roles, the meaningful ones, the parts that justify an actor’s self-image. The subtext: influence is real, but it’s not the same as being wanted for the work. In a business built on proximity, he’s trying to keep one thing intact - dignity.