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Don’t ever desire to be a star, fame is a by-product of what you do, it’s just an accident.
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The speaker advises against making celebrity the goal. “Be a star” refers to seeking public recognition, while “fame is a by-product” means it should come from the work itself rather than drive it. Calling fame “an accident” presents it as an unplanned result, not the true measure or purpose of what someone does.
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“Tu chhod ke mat jaa, tu bada boxer banega.”
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