Rhea Pillai

“I'm not ecstatic about Leander doing films. But, I respect his decision to explore his options, although I feel that he's really doing well in the field of sports!”

“When someone is wearing a really beautiful outfit but is not comfortable in it, it just takes away from the entire look.”

“Gratitude is important. One has to look beyond oneself to see that while there may be people who are far better off, one has been given so much more than so many.”

“I'm happiest with Indian veg food, especially potatoes. I love anything to do with potatoes!”

“Delhi is truly the fashion address of the country, and some of the best designers from there are ruling Mumbai.”

“There have been several turning points in my life but meeting my guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji numbers amongst the biggest of them.”

“I've watched almost six shows at the LIFW, and I loved Ranna Gill for her flowing white skirts with silver coins, Manish Arora's hot pink drain pipe trousers and Rohit Bal's superb finish.”

“Aiyana is my heart that runs around and lives outside my body. We have spent the last nine years so utterly together. Bringing her up almost single-handedly has been exhilarating, exhausting and empowering.”

“I love Armani for his classic cuts at times, and then also like Manish Arora's madness and Roberto Cavalli's play of colors.”

“Spirituality gives you better understanding of the commercial world.”

“I'd say we need a balance between commercialism and the humanitarian aspects of life. And we need to start by being grateful for what we have received in our lives.”

“Often, I'm up against both - position and money power. And yes, a system that needs to be more 'woman-friendly.' I believe these experiences will probably give birth to a more public life, where I can address the issues of women that need help in being heard, for I have understood what it is to be in that position.”

“Paes is very a convincing person and had informed me that Gandharva wedding was enough. My name was added in his passport as spouse.”

“When I did the Art of Living course in Mumbai in 1996, I really didn't know what to expect.”

“I've looked inside myself, and I'm rather happy with what I found. I've discovered my depth, and I am not afraid to be alone in this world anymore.”

“I'm open to anything interesting as long as it doesn't clash with my schedule as a mom and wife.”

“If you asked me whether I would act in a film a year ago, I would have said no. I am just taking things as they come.”

“Yes, Leander locked me out. I'd gone with my child for a birthday party. Leander and his mother were running out of the building as I was entering. They even put my clothes in boxes and threw them out.”

“In our present age, while materialistic pursuits are important, the gentler aspects of life are being overlooked.”

“Who wants to live a life full of fights, blackmails and accusations?”