Mumtaj

“As an actress I knew I had to control my weight gain somehow as any director or producer would like to sign in a svelte actress.”

“I don't know why I have been branded a glam doll.”

“Keeping faith in my acting credentials, my mentor offered me a powerful role in 'Veerasaami,' which had scope for me to emote on the screen. Film-buffs have now welcomed my acting skills and appreciate me for my good performance.”

“Like I already revealed, I once hit a director with a slipper.”

“In my forthcoming movie 'Jerry,' I play a funny character, where there is scope for me to perform. I hope people would appreciate my performance. Hence forth I would concentrate on doing variety of roles, rather than appearing in skimpy costumes.”

“I made my debut on big screen, and many thanks to my mentor T. Rajendhar for introducing me to films.”

“Even if I am paid in crores, I have no interest to venture to politics.”

“There was one director who crossed the line. I scolded him so much that he later never tried anything.”

“Politics is an unknown territory, which I will never venture.”

“I have learnt to become choosy.”

“Unfortunately, I was branded as a glamour actress and was forced to do only glamour roles.”

“Films are my passion. I am here to act and entertain masses.”

“I play a tough cop in 'Very Good' and the role is quite similar to Dhaya Nayak, Mumbai's popular encounter specialist. I have made all efforts to fit the role.”

“I have done serious roles in various films including 'Budget Padmanabhan,' 'Thaththi Thavudhu Manasu,' among others.”

“I made my debut as a heroine and played a gorgeous role in 'Kushi.'”

“I was, indeed, forced to take a break for two years. I was down with arthritis and hormonal imbalance. To add to my woes, I started putting on a lot of weight in no time.”