Zeenat Aman

“I am very different in real life as compared to whatever people have seen of me on the big screen.”

“We shot the song 'Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain Aise' by a lakeside. Though the song was a duet, it was filmed as a solo number on Vinod Khanna. I had to react to his singing and it worked.”

“Women have always wanted to look attractive.”

“In cinema, I would not really rate my costar and I would not pick a project because of the costar. I would pick a project because of the director. And the script.”

“I listen to jazz, Western classical, contemporary, Bollywood and heavy metal.”

“It's up to the individual to make the best of what life has dealt.”

“I'll always remember Vinod Khanna as a thorough gentleman, cultured, polite, who knew how to conduct himself with the ladies.”

“You know I was always looking out for age appropriate roles.”

“I think a person's true worth is measured during times of failure.”

“If people want to improve the way they look, the way they present themselves, more power to them.”

“Item numbers have existed from time immemorial.”

“I have two sons and I have taught them to respect women. They have also seen how I, a single mother, have raised them.”

“It is inherent in every girl, to want that extra sparkle in her eyes, extra shine in her hair and bounce in her walk.”

“For many years, I used to run to the opposite direction when I saw photographers.”

“It is a feel-good factor when you get an instant reaction from the audience.”

“Vadodara is a lovely city and Gujarat has always been one of the most peaceful places in the country. I love everything about Gujarat and can't resist the Gujarati thali.”

“It was an impulsive at her zenith Zeenat decision to act in 'Boom,' I signed the film after 70 per cent of the movie was done.”

“You know why stardom screws up people ? Because it gives you too many choices. As a 20-year-old I was making as much money as, well, as much money as it was possible for a 20-year-old to make in India. That sort of thing could drive people nuts. But I put my in money in the bank.”

“I think arts should be liberal, people should be allowed to express themselves. It happens in most democratic countries in the world, and I don't see why it should be different in India.”

“My personal style statement is to be comfortable because if you are comfortable you are confident.”