Urmila Matondkar

“I come from a well-educated and cultured, middle-class Maharashtrian family and have been brought up with social awareness.”

“As you grow older, maturity naturally comes to you. And it shows on your face. It's true not only about looks, but your maturity should also reflect in your performances.”

“I never planned my career in the film industry, in acting. Yes, I always liked acting, but never ever I thought it would be my profession. I wanted to study, since my family has an academic background.”

“I never considered politics as an option, not ever.”

“I'm proud when my dance numbers are spoken about for my expressions and steps.”

“I was on stage from an early age. It always felt to me like something I was born to do.”

“I guess I have been daring and lucky with my roles.”

“I am not naive or stupid enough to imagine that people are just going to look at my face and vote for me.”

“Being a host is about being able to communicate and build up a rapport with the audience.”

“Nobody can link the success of a movie with a particular artiste.”

“Being a star means doing the kind of work you want to do.”

“I have been exposed to different kinds of Marathi and Hindi music, classical music, and English songs since childhood.”

“I want to do challenging roles which will create an interest among the audience.”

“If an artiste has the conviction to carry something off, he or she can do anything.”

“Stars have no say in the release of a film. There are too many factors involved.”

“There was a place I visited in Lahore that felt to me like old Delhi, and I'm sure Pakistanis who come from Lahore to Delhi feel the same.”

“I took risks, and I did pay a price for it. I was made to answer because a 'Kaun' can't do business like a popcorn entertainer or a romantic film would do.”

“Public adulation is the ultimate high.”

“Dancing is never excruciating as preparing for it is. For instance, the song 'Chamma Chamma' had heavy outfits and even more heavy jewellery. 'Kambakht Ishq' was shot in extreme heat during the day and a rain sequence in the night, so we were literally drenched throughout the night.”

“I don't think about how many times how many heroines have said 'I love you' to how many heroes on screen and that I am also doing the same. It is how differently I can say the same thing in my own style or how I can bring a new element into it.”