Actress

I think I've been pretty private as a person. Nobody really knows me.

Every time I feel fearful of something now, I do it.

As a writer, penning down personal stuff was not easy for me, as it was way too close to my heart.

I have endorsed every hair product in my career. Looks have been my bread, butter, jam. Looks are important in our society.

I truly believe happiness has a different meaning for everyone. But I also believe that the sense of self is the key to one's happiness.

As I started parenting, I realised there is no formula to it.

As an actor, there are a lot of personas and personalities that you carry. Whatever you wear, you adapt to it, and people feel that's your style. But that's not necessarily an actor's style. There are some things that are very 'you,' and some are only to suit your persona.

Life goes on, and one should look ahead and not backward.

I think you should allow your kid to know and watch what is dangerous instead of keeping them away from it. Otherwise, how will she or he know that it is unsafe?

I came from a very middle class Maharashtrian family. It was a big step to get into movies. My family was shocked.

If I return to films, the feeling to do it must come from the heart.

I have never planned my career. I never wanted to be an actress. Films were an instinctive step, just like modelling and television.

I don't want to be equal to a man. We are different and are meant to be that way. Women are more resilient than men. I thrive on the difference between a man and a woman and love a well-behaved man opening doors for me and a certain amount of caring that happens.

My son can be as open as he wants with me, but he cannot forget I am his mother and that all will not be forgiven.

I've discovered that being behind the camera is more fascinating. If I had to choose a profession today, it would have been something behind the camera.

I have fond memories of consuming a handful of almonds that were soaked the previous night and peeled the next morning. All through my school life, my mother would ensure she kept some almonds in my tiffin box so that I would always have my daily dose of nutrition handy.

I have immense amount of respect for women who leave their kids and go to work because they have to. They don't have a choice. I couldn't have done that.

Time management is surely the most critical aspect of acing multiple arenas: home, work, and family.

As a contemporary Indian woman who has been handling so many things, I think she can be a very strong woman, a very strong working woman. We need more and more working women in our country.

My routine is very simple because I realised that the more complicated the exercise sessions are, the less likely I am to make it for them. They have to be simple and doable in my daily routine.