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

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The speaker is saying she does not expect people to support her based only on appearance. She is emphasizing that voters would need reasons beyond her face or fame to choose her. The line also suggests self-awareness about the realities of politics.

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Originally said in English.

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About Urmila Matondkar

Indian actress and politician

Urmila Matondkar is an Indian actress and later politician, best known for her work in Hindi cinema, with roles also in Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil films. She has 100 quotes on the site. She built a distinctive screen presence and is noted for her acting, her style, and her dancing. Her career has been recognised with honours including a Filmfare Award and a Nandi Award.

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