Nagma

“I quit south Indian films because I was bored. The fans in south India were also quite demanding.”

“Is there any fixed qualification for becoming a journalist who can ask questions? There is no such thing, then why a film actor can't become a politician?”

“I have done films in nine languages and am known in as many states.”

“My forefathers were from Punjab and so were my parents before they shifted to Delhi. And let me make this very clear - I am not a South Indian.”

“I am a professional and my focus is just my work.”

“The odds are stacked heavily against women in politics. They are up against strong, entrenched and largely patriarchal lobbies in political parties.”

“If my own party workers criticize me, how will I reach out to people?”

“Though I have worked in Bhojpuri films and had been introduced to the culture of the area, it was on visiting that region that I came to know that a lot needs to be done to improve the living conditions, and an initiative has already been made with the help of the Pardesiya Kala Sangam and Jagriti, both NGOs.”

“I share a very cordial relationship with my father's side of the family.”

“I believe in being good to people and doing social work.”

“I have been with the Art of Living for around four years. Now, I have started taking classes, too. It has taught me to be patient and achieve a state of peace.”

“Frankly, I wasn't comfortable with the idea of showing my private life to the public.”

“Love for the nation only reason for coming into politics.”

“It is being stated that Modi was a minor at the time of his marriage, which is a big lie. There is evidence to prove that when he got married, he was not a minor but had grown up.”

“You cannot expect rewards without putting in hard work.”

“Politics is a game of great patience. A woman has to hold her ground and maintain dignity, holding her head high.”

“I have a U.P. connection as my mother had graduated from the Aligarh Muslim University.”

“My ultimate goal is to serve the country, the party or medium does not matter.”

“After establishing myself as politician I will take decision about my future in film industry.”

“It might be perception of a few people, but I strongly believe that there is no shortcoming in Bihar's law and order in Nitish regime.”