Neha Dhupia

“Thanks to my upbringing, I lead a disciplined life, which is very important.”

“When I am not shooting, I stay as far away from make up as possible and let my skin breathe!”

“Everyone has a different appearance, so blindly imitating fashion trends does not make you look better.”

“For me, to be part of 'Maximum' is another feather in my cap.”

“The learning from my entire career is: never compare yourself to anyone because it'll destroy you.”

“Julie' has not been perceived as a sleazy film, and I am grateful for that.”

“Ritu Kumar's clothes are totally great. Her embroidery is perfect. She lives up to her name over and over again.”

“I try to make the most of the opportunities I am presented with.”

“I am indeed proud to be an Indian.”

“Mindless films are usually far more entertaining because the audience just comes for a laugh.”

“I want to tell everyone out there that there is no reason for you to sit at home when you are pregnant. Make your child ready for life, make him/her feel special.”

“I'm not exclusively into R&B. I like Usher.”

“Ever since Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai made headlines, every other girl in India wants to be a beauty queen. I was no exception.”

“I've always been critical about my work. It pushes me to work harder.”

“Social networking is a big boon - I agree to it.”

“I think Kangana Ranaut has a great comic timing on screen. Also Kirron Kher. I think she is fantastic.”

“One must take things lightly, after all, we are entertainers and acting isn't rocket science. The trick is, not to take criticism to the heart or analyse things too much.”

“I don't think I'm that knowledgeable. I don't think I am that good looking even. I feel embarrassed when people say these things to me.”

“Ashwini Chowdhary is a very sensitive director. I could give myself 100 per cent to him.”

“Having anything to do with a hit film is great. Even if you're a third assistant to the director or second to the editor, if the film does well, every technician, every actor benefits from it.”