Mawra Hocane

“I believe in finishing what I start; not being able to do that makes me feel weak.”

“'Sanam Teri Kasam' wasn't the first Bollywood project offered to me. I was offered other projects with more established actors, but I always knew that I could easily be seen as just eye-candy.”

“If you ask me what I should say to the girls who are making money, I think it's as normal as a guy making money.”

“I don't want to be jack of all, master of none. I want to focus completely and excel as an actor with every project.”

“Growing up, I've always felt I was God's favoured child. Circumstances to help me just happen.”

“I've never felt acting just happened to me. It's always been a part of my life, and I - hopefully, I'll prove that with every project of mine.”

“My routine is similar to that of a nomad. But I crave for the comforts enjoyed by a normal girl. In fact, while shooting for my debut film, 'Sanam Teri Kasam,' I turned my vanity van into my room.”

“I'm overwhelmed by and in awe of the work that I do. I adore my work. I live to work.”

“When you receive criticism, you should take it in your side, but I've received love more than anything else, and that's what motivates me and keeps me going.”

“I don't want to waste my life by being lazy.”

“I feel projects are destined for actors. Whenever I find the project destined for me I'll be at it with full force.”

“Don't follow in my footsteps; follow your heart.”

“It is my philosophy that one should not excel in only one thing but try to strike a balance between different things.”

“I cannot judge a country. I fall in love with the people and the place each time I visit a new place.”

“There's nothing in the world that I can't face.”

“So many girls and boys are looking up to me, and I have to conduct myself in a way that I don't disappoint too many people and I don't generate any kind of hate or propaganda for any reason. And I think we all should do that.”

“Do not follow anyone else's opinion of your capabilities; find for yourself what you're passionate about and chase it!”

“I don't know about others, but I want to work in India, America, Iran, Europe, and Russia - everywhere. I am a sucker for good script; I'll go wherever it'll take me.”

“I always say that I was born in the wrong era. I should've been born in the '70s or '80s when love meant so much more than it does today. In this busy world, we forget to find each other, fall in love, and go all the way for our soul mates.”

“Before taking up law, I studied medicine for six months and then tried my hand at fashion designing for another six months. I wanted to find something that excited me. Finally, it was law that captured my interest.”