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Ever since my husband expired, I've been even more careful in bringing up my kids, and stayed away from work.
Prime minister Manmohan Singh has put the country on global platform by adopting the right economic measures.
In film you have the opportunity of retakes or of giving your best profile. In theatre, it's right here, right now.
It is inherent in every girl, to want that extra sparkle in her eyes, extra shine in her hair and bounce in her walk.
I have two sons and I have taught them to respect women. They have also seen how I, a single mother, have raised them.
I'm an eternal optimist. I've no regrets. I've people who love me. I've a wonderful life. I'm grateful for what I have.
As an actor, I have had an iconic journey and was fortunate enough to have worked with some really wonderful directors.
I came into films with 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna.' My first film was actually 'Hulchul,' but it was released after 'HRHK.'
I must have something sweet to round off every meal. Else, I can turn grumpy. It can be a small bite, but I must have it.
I always wanted to work with Ashutosh Gowariker because of the interesting ways in which he depicts stories in his films.
Life's so unpredictable. You never know when the next high or low will strike you. The trick is just to flow with the tide.
I'll always remember Vinod Khanna as a thorough gentleman, cultured, polite, who knew how to conduct himself with the ladies.
It was an impulsive at her zenith Zeenat decision to act in 'Boom,' I signed the film after 70 per cent of the movie was done.
In a vast and diverse country like India, a political party with secular ideology can ensure stable and progressive government.
I want Priyanka Chopra to do my biopic. I think she is very good and lovely. Priyanka would be the ideal actress to play my part.
All of us have mothers, sisters, daughters at home and it is our responsibility to protect them and make them aware of their rights.
You tend to take your journey for granted after a while, but when I pause and look back, I feel blessed that I had so many opportunities.
Nobody ever thought of me as dumb. They always knew me as cerebral, a thinking person. Educated and so on. But I was always given glamorous roles.
To perform on stage, you have to run through your paces till you are perfect. Despite the script and director, the actor makes or breaks the play.
Lucknow, as far as I have heard, is always known for its culture, literature and poetry. So it has set a cultural benchmark for the entire country.
My sons, Azaan and Zahaan, make for scintillating company; they are both foodies. The three of us love spending time trying out new joints and cuisines.
I have always let my heart rule my head, but if I could rewind and start afresh I would listen to my mother. I would agree and follow whatever she told me.
In cinema, I would not really rate my costar and I would not pick a project because of the costar. I would pick a project because of the director. And the script.
Mumbai has so much to offer, but the pathetic spectacle of horse abuse is the first thing that many tourists see, and it taints their impression of our great city.
When I was actively working, I had more than my share of limelight. But over the last many years I have been leading a quiet life and I've learnt to value my privacy.
To make a breakthrough in Hollywood, you have to be committed to doing it, which is true of anything in life. I was already a big star in India and I stayed with that.
Vadodara is a lovely city and Gujarat has always been one of the most peaceful places in the country. I love everything about Gujarat and can't resist the Gujarati thali.
I listen to heavy metal thanks to my son. When I argue with him on the kind of music he is listening to, he says, 'listen to it.' I listen and think well that is not so bad!
I think the parts that I played sort of broke the mould in terms of - you know, I played grey characters, the bad girl with a good heart, there was a good reason for her to be bad.
I did try judging a talent hunt series, but honestly, TV is not my cup of tea. The time required, I don't think I will be able to dedicate that kind of slot or even the energy to TV.
We shot the song 'Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain Aise' by a lakeside. Though the song was a duet, it was filmed as a solo number on Vinod Khanna. I had to react to his singing and it worked.
I think arts should be liberal, people should be allowed to express themselves. It happens in most democratic countries in the world, and I don't see why it should be different in India.
I looked after my children, I looked after my husband but there was no one to look after me. I am sure no other woman would have lasted in my situation for too long. But I held onto Mazhar.
I wish the people of India and Pakistan peace and harmony. Artistes and craftsmen in both the countries must interact with each other as talent has no borders. We both have common music, culture and craftsmanship.
I just think that I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some very fine filmmakers in the industry. I worked with some wonderful people on some really interesting projects. So I consider myself very fortunate.
I think the world consists of yin and yang. There should be a balance, and it's important to coexist peacefully, with respect and dignity, and whenever those lines are crossed I think it's important for people to speak up for what they believe in.
You know why stardom screws up people ? Because it gives you too many choices. As a 20-year-old I was making as much money as, well, as much money as it was possible for a 20-year-old to make in India. That sort of thing could drive people nuts. But I put my in money in the bank.
Like every other girl or woman I had imagined and visualized a totally different picture of a married life in my head. But in reality it was nothing like it. Mazhar was never there whenever I needed him. Even when I was pregnant, he was not there to support me or be happy with me.
Mazhar never wanted me to grow as an individual or as an artist. He always wanted me to be with the kids and be at home. During the very first year of marriage I realised I had made a huge mistake, but I decided to live by it and make it work. I tried to make it work for another 12 years.