Divya Dutta

“Anything with chocolates tempts me.”

“I've been writing articles for newspapers and magazines. And writing is a very beautiful way of expression.”

“I've been dropped out of many movies at the last minute so that hurts because you feel sheer helplessness because you know how good you could've been in that role.”

“Definitely, India is a male-dominated country. Our films and society are also male-dominated and will always be. But its backbone will always be women because women give strength.”

“For me, acting has been my passion.”

“My mother, Dr Nalini Dutta. She was and will always be my everything.”

“I have never planned my life.”

“I always wanted to wear those chiffon saris and work in Yash Chopra films.”

“I think I found roles which weren't the roles I thought I'd be doing but they were the kind that brought me where I never imagined myself to be.”

“Movies like 'Gul Makai' carry an important message, such movies should be made as it shows us the struggle people go through in the real world.”

“There are so many Shah Rukh Khan films that I like but of course, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' is my favourite. I fall in love with it as many times I see it.”

“I had grown up fantasising of being Yash Chopra's heroine because I have loved his films.”

“I wrote 'Me and Ma' to celebrate a beautiful phase of my life with people.”

“Baghban' happened with me when I was very new. I played a nasty daughter-in-law, to somebody I have idolised all my life: My Amitabh Bachchan.”

“I don't possess a filmi temperament. I do feel sometimes that it is not my cup of tea. So I stick to people who I vibe with mentally.”

“When I joined films, I was a bit plump but then I lost a lot of weight.”

“Baghbaan' is a totally commercial film.”

“I was always the best actor and best dancer in my college.”

“For me, Shah Rukh Khan will always be the most charming co-star I have ever worked with. He makes sure you are comfortable and happy on the set. I think 'Charming' is just his second name. His generosity and chivalry are amazing.”

“I don't believe in the concept of size zero.”