Jaya Bachchan

“My parents never sat down to teach me anything; they lived exemplary life to set a lesson for me.”

“I don't think my husband has any plans to pen his memoirs. There are enough people doing that for him.”

“I see Amit spends a lot of time with the kids which is even reflective in their behaviours because most of their mannerisms seem to be influenced by their father.”

“I do not believe in superstars. For me the only superstar has been Dilip Kumar and he will always be. I don't consider anybody after him as a superstar.”

“You must not get too possessive, especially in our profession, where you know things aren't going to be easy. You can either drive the artist crazy, or you can help him or her grow.”

“In the film industry, 60 per cent is luck and 40 per cent is availing the right opportunities.”

“I'm not the interview-giving kind.”

“I belong to a middle class family from Bhopal. My father was fearless.”

“When you are absolutely new and face failure, you want that one big chance to prove yourself.”

“I am greatly influenced by my father who was a journalist.”

“People who have made their name in this film industry have called it a gutter. I completely disagree. I hope that the government tells such people not to use this kind of language.”

“I'm fortunate to have a home in both Mumbai and Delhi, and to be a part of cinema and the political world. Both are different and engaging.”

“I like visiting the parliament, listening to the discussions and raising questions. It's a stimulating environment and it opens your world view.”

“The biggest baby takes the most attention.”

“I can't be part of what is being done in films these days and hence I don't do films anymore.”

“You are a human being, you do react. If you react to negativity, you also react to positivity.”

“I married a good man and a family that believes in commitment.”