Lara Dutta

“I don't feel like I want to be limited to any one thing.”

“Comedy is one of the hardest genres. You can tell if it's working or not. If the director is convinced of the vision, you have to have faith in that.”

“It's good to see so many actresses getting into production. It's a smart move.”

“You need to cultivate love for books, it doesn't come to everyone naturally.”

“I've been my normal self during pregnancy. I want other women who get nervous and anxious to experience the same comfort as me and to not feel awkward about their weight or baby bump.”

“I remember I was a dark horse at Miss Universe. No one saw Miss India coming from a mile and suddenly there she was!”

“The idea of men earning and women waiting at home for them, is over.”

“I don't believe that if you love somebody you have to possess him, live with him or marry him.”

“It is about priorities in life and for me, ever since I have been a mom, my family and kid have been my first priority.”

“I am a lot happier, focusing on the production side of things than wanting to be in front of the camera. If I am going to dance to someone else's tune, it might as well be my own.”

“Most of the time actresses are just left to play the actor's wife or girlfriend so there is not much to do. 'Chalo Dilli' was a refreshing change which was different and that's why I decided to work in it.”

“I think the Hindi film heroine is stereotypical. It is nice to have an opportunity to have that freedom to not to do that anymore.”

“I am happy entertaining people.”

“I don't miss being single at all.”

“Being a vegetarian, I make sure I eat enough raw fruits and vegetables.”

“As Miss Universe, I made a huge effort to keep at least some areas of my life to myself.”

“Filmmakers have role for everyone today. There are no stereotypical roles.”

“I just feel motherhood should be a happy stress-free period for all women.”

“I like dressing up.”

“I don't want to be seen in every second film. I don't want the audience to say, 'Oh no, she's in this one too.'”