Dia Mirza

“I love being in front of the camera but I love the fact that I have more control as a producer.”

“What gives you strength at any circumstance is your understanding of yourself.”

“I have discovered the virtue of patience and I don't quite believe that taking a break for good reason can be a risk.”

“People worship and revere Ganga as a mother, and then throw away flowers in a plastic bag into the same river.”

“I started cooking when I was growing up in Hyderabad, and I was already pretty decent when I was around seven years old.”

“I handle my home beautifully. However, I am not just my husband's name.”

“When I was younger, back home in Hyderabad even I faced a stalker. I confronted him and asked him his name. That moment, the boy didn't have an answer.”

“There are many women who are getting the opportunity to play fantastic parts on the web like Huma Qureshi in 'Leila,' Shefali Shah in 'Delhi Crime' and so many others. It gives opportunity to those who are not getting the work that they desire to do because of their age. So web is doing a social service.”

“It is extremely empowering when you are making fundamental and critical decisions on different levels of production, till the final showcase on the screen.”

“My father was a German architect and graphic designer, who travelled all over the world, teaching teachers on how to teach. On one such visit to the Max Mueller Bhavan in Delhi, he met my mother.”

“For any female actor, the age between 35 to 45 is treacherous. Filmmakers tell me, I am at that awkward age. No parts are written for women in this age bracket, while men at that age flourish and have great careers.”

“When you are an actor you are a very small part of a very large scheme of things.”

“I have always expressed my opinion fearlessly. To not express the truth is far more frightening.”

“One thing led to another and I was selected from Hyderabad for the Miss India pageant. I remember my mother being really surprised that I wanted to take part!”

“I cannot write a novel because I cannot work in continuity. My works are more abstract, may be, I will try short story writing.”

“I've been meditating since 14 years and my mornings are spent in the building garden.”

“One should never ignore or be afraid of reporting or calling out a harasser. There is no shame in doing so.”

“While growing up, I saw how finances can play havoc in anybody's life. While we were comfortable, money didn't come easy.”

“The one thing I have discovered is that we all have challenges; the challenges vary, but our response to the challenges makes us people we are.”

“My stepfather was an exemplary human being. It took me a lot of time to accept him as a parent. But what he did intelligently was he befriended me.”