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“My dream is to act in a Bengali film.”
“I definitely am open to South Indian films. There is a lot of good work coming from these states and I would like to be a part in some of them.”
“I did stand-up for fun as I wanted to do something that was scary.”
“Madam Chief Minister' is one of the most exciting scripts I have read and it possessed me.”
“Comparing Bollywood and Hollywood is like comparing America's market, roads and economy to ours.”
“Bollywood is a microcosm of society, it's no different from the world.”
“If you are turning 40, just be graceful, don't get into teenager outfits, put two hair bands and go 'aww.' Don't do that! Don't be stupid. I don't want to live that life. It is so fake, so manufactured. I am not interested.”
“On several occasions, I've felt like my career has wound up. I was sad and upset; my roles were snipped, and I wasn't treated fairly.”
“Acting is probably the only profession where you are relying only on empathy.”
“Luckily, my parents are liberal.”
“I want to do good films. It is not that I have any problem doing commercial roles, with all the glitter. I am doing 'Cabaret.' It is very glamourous.”
“I trained a bit in music because of my brother, who is a musician.”
“I definitely am keen on doing films in the West.”
“My parents are my biggest supporters and fans.”
“It has never been my ambition to become the glam doll in a film.”
“Everybody is entitled to an opinion and we should be able to express it. This is what democracy is all about. If an issue is troubling your heart, you should be able to say it.”
“I think the fact that I have a solid head on my shoulders and a brain inside that head gives me an edge over my competitors. It helps when I am giving interviews, charting out strategy for my career and choosing scripts.”
“I would love to hone my skills and learn Indian classical music. It's a vast sea of melodies and ragas, and I enjoy it immensely.”
“India is one of those few countries in the world where violence against women starts in the womb, before the girl is even born.”
“In my head, men and women are equally capable of evil. So are all communities.”