Bhojpuri film industry is very small - precisely eight people govern the whole industry and I am one of them.
Instead of doing a B or C grade Hindi film, I would much rather do an A grade regional language film.
Leaders talk about gender equality but it is not seen during selection of candidates. They will talk about winnability and a woman candidate seldom fulfils the criteria unless she is from a political family.
Films, more for children, have a greater appeal on the people. It is through this medium that any illogical thought among people can be controlled.
I was born to a Hindu father and Muslim mother on Christmas day. You can't get more secular than that.
The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.
I am proud because when the history of Bhojpuri film industry will be written my name will be there.