"Acting is a bit like cycling. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you just peddle on."

"The tendency in the media is to portray everyone in the film industry as sex-starved creatures. Please spare us."

"Depend on yourself and you will never be let down."

"It's so ironical. When you finally achieve recognition, you hide behind dark glasses."

"I don't understand the difference between being a star and being an actress. If you are a good actress, you can also …"

"Good films flop, atrocious films do well. Uncertainty is the only certainty in this business."

"I was quite the media darling."

"Quoted in Verve: The Spirit of Today's Woman (page 74)"

"For me dancing is not just moving your arms and legs but basically it's a very spiritual experience. It's part of me …"

"I find it funny to praise myself, but I think I am beautiful, just like Chandramukhi."