Actress

I had no godfather/godmother/filmi family backing me, but I made it only because I just believed in my talent, and my audience reposed their faith in me. So, I always say that my godfather in B-town has been my audience. Without them, I would be nowhere.

My life has been inspired by Mahatma Gandhi from the days of my childhood.

An artiste's input, her ability to create dimensions within the given space is very important.

I always liked acting, but it was not that I was dying to become an actress. It just happened, and I am enjoying it.

Glamour is a very small aspect of being an actress.

For me, politics is giving your word, standing by it, and abiding by it no matter what.

My husband is as much a proud Muslim as I am a proud Hindu. That's the beauty of our nation - and our marriage, too.

I have tried to generate hope and trust as a person.

I come from a background where we have been taught to give back to the society, as it is an obligation for all of us.

I am an actress, period.

There's so much to do in life, and hopefully I will do it all.

Being a host is about being able to communicate and build up a rapport with the audience.

There aren't enough meaty roles for actresses. Also, most actresses aren't ready to take risks.

I don't think there is anyone who cannot relate to music.

Pakistani men are great-looking. Now I know where all the good looking men in the sub-continent are hiding!

'Rangeela' and 'Daud' are both exciting films. The songs, the music, the dances - they all blend so well.

Dancing is never excruciating as preparing for it is. For instance, the song 'Chamma Chamma' had heavy outfits and even more heavy jewellery. 'Kambakht Ishq' was shot in extreme heat during the day and a rain sequence in the night, so we were literally drenched throughout the night.

Being a star means doing the kind of work you want to do.

I value my stardom a lot. I always wanted to become an actress and have loved every minute of it.

I never go public with my personal life.