Compassion should be universal.

I'll marry once I find the right person.

I was never feverishly pursuing Bollywood.

I have always wanted to work in a Bengali film.

When there is unhealthy competition everybody is a loser.

We are in this world to learn and embody compassion and love.

If I am not working, I sweat it out at the gym or dance class.

I am an actress, not a producer; I can't decide release dates.

It is very important to look good in the entertainment industry.

Tinsel town is full of liars, show-offs and spineless hypocrites.

It always feels good to have good-looking men chasing you around.

Initially, picking up the Dravadian language was a bit tough act.

A girl, whether in the industry or out of it, has to protect herself.

In our film industry I've realised actresses are not respected at all.

Even though I was away from the public eye, I was in the public memory.

In India, going to a police station is not the most pleasant experience.

I am thrilled to be a part of Tamil cinema as it is an interesting place.

I follow my gut and the prompting of my spirit in all things, small and big.

I have learnt that bullies use fear and intimidation as their primary weapons.

I come from a very good family and my upbringing was good, everyone knows that.

Come on, just because I'm an entertainer it doesn't mean I don't have any dignity!

Everyone knows about Nana Patekar that he has always been disrespectful towards women.

I have a divinely-ordained calling in my life to create a larger impact on human society.

I had become a victim of people's perceptions. It's not just me, I think all actresses are.

No matter where I go, I always feel unwanted eyes following me. It's a dirty world out there.

I was waiting for all other actresses to wear a bikini first so I can just follow the bandwagon.

My parents always told me to choose my friends very carefully and I learnt to live by that advice.

Since I was a child I didn't like conforming to the various rules pertaining to rituals and traditions.

I have a fetish for shoes; makeup and jewellery so I tend to splurge more on these products than clothes.

In India, when someone calls you sexy, they don't mean it as a compliment; it has derogatory connotations.

I want to work in literature-based movies in Bengal as this is the specialty of the Bengali film industry.

I am not very comfortable with Facebook and Twitter, and that's why I've kept myself away from such things.

I am a believer in god, but I have not restricted myself to one religion. I have experienced many religions.

I only come out and interact socially and even speak only when need be for work or other social commitments.

I am no glamorous prop waiting to be presented as a showpiece in a film. Filmmakers have to look beyond that.

I was always inclined towards spiritualism but was afraid that I would become a sanyasin if I pursued it actively.

I have a green card in America and I cannot stay outside the U.S. for a long time to maintain my green card status.

Hate begets hate and if karma and punishment is the only language you understand then the road ahead will be rocky.

I don't even have a management team. I have people managing my work but there are limitations when it comes to projects.

Nobody bothered to ask me how I was doing when my livelihood was snatched away after the 'Horn Ok Pleassss' harassment episode.

There is no short-cut to success. Whether you want to be an engineer, a charted accountant or a fashion model you must work hard.

I was reading 'The Mystic Eye' by Sadhguru of Isha Yoga Centre. I couldn't keep the book down and finished it in two-and-half hours.

The 'Horn 'OK' Pleassss' harassment incident and the mob attack there had sent me spiralling into a deep state of depression in 2008.

I ensure that I read the entire script of each project that comes my way. In fact, it is the script alone that evokes my interest in any film.

It feels fantastic to be a part of 'Fear Files.' I am having a great time shooting for the show as it is not just another horror or crime show.

My method of praying does not meet the conventional standards as I don't recite any specific prayers but rather indulge in conversations with God.

After my debut in 2005, I had done almost 15 films till 2008, with 'Saas Bahu and Sensex' being the last. Hence, I thought it was time to slow down.

How come nobody in Bollywood has sleepless nights when a woman becomes a victim of abuse and is not able to work due to the trauma and ostracisation?

I am social at times and sometimes, I want my privacy. There are days when I am at my chirpiest best and there are times when I wish to be left alone.

I know a lot of times you don't even get the opportunity to audition for people you really want to work with because there is a business angle involved.

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