I make it a point to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily.

When you have a kid at home, it takes up all your time.

I have always loved South Africa, where I shot 'Andaz' and 'No Entry.' Some of the biggest films of my career have been shot in Cape Town.

I have grown up in a house around all foodies.

Pregnancy is treated like an illness in some sections of our society.

I think I have specialised in comedy movies. And people have liked me in them.

Most people think that action movies are difficult and comedies are easy, but it's actually the opposite. Comedy can be a lot of hard work too.

I don't want to be seen in every second film. I don't want the audience to say, 'Oh no, she's in this one too.'

It's important to get maximum nutrition in the mornings - that's very important. I eat healthy, nutritive stuff that is full of fibre and which fills me up.

I have never really been obese.

Yoga helps one slow down the mind and focus better.

To be brutally honest, when you win a title like Miss Universe, your entire life turns topsy-turvy for one year.

As Miss Universe, I made a huge effort to keep at least some areas of my life to myself.

I just feel motherhood should be a happy stress-free period for all women.

At the end of the day we need to experiment and if we start being too cautious, we'll end up working with the same actors and doing the same roles. That's how people get stereotyped.

I think pageants like Miss Universe give young women a platform to follow the field we want, a platform to voice our opinions and make us stronger.

I like writing.

I have not yet got one good reason why people smoke in life!

I have never understood the reason and logic of smoking.

Reading helps you to be knowledgeable. It also improvises your vocabulary. It's a very good habit, extremely essential.

The important thing is that you 'read!'

I have never been on a fad diet. I have always worked out and I know my balance.

Keeping yourself healthy and fit is a way of life.

You need to cultivate love for books, it doesn't come to everyone naturally.

I encourage a lot of young women to read. I tell them that it will change their lives.

I don't feel like I want to be limited to any one thing.

I never said, I am just a beauty queen or just an actress.

I would say all power to women entrepreneurs out there.

We have some of the smartest businessmen in India, who have created huge wealth.

Motherhood is quite challenging. Everyday is a whole new adventure with your child.

If there is a possibility within a film to have a song in the music score that adds a little bit of zing to the music album, then why not utilise it?

I don't miss being single at all.

A good workout makes me feel relaxed.

I am a model and actress and I have to maintain myself. In today's world, it's very important to take care of your health.

I came from modelling industry so I am part of fashion industry. It is not that I hated being part of glamorous film.

I like dressing up.

I don't believe that if you love somebody you have to possess him, live with him or marry him.

The idea of men earning and women waiting at home for them, is over.

I am happy entertaining people.

Motherhood takes vanity completely out of the picture. Comfort is the key. When you are coming out of a plane after a 9-hour flight with drool all over your clothes, the last thing you are worried about is being photographed. You just want to take your kid home.

I like Shah Rukh for his wit, intelligence, grit and determination, and Akshay for the way he interacts with people.

Me and Akshay share a great timing and bond in real life and that comes alive on screen. Our scenes in 'Singh Is Bliing' are something which audience will enjoy a lot.

Filmmakers have role for everyone today. There are no stereotypical roles.

As a producer, I wanted to make medium-budget films, and I did.

It's good to see so many actresses getting into production. It's a smart move.

I think I am a savvy businesswoman.

While I love dancing and I am trained in certain forms, I can tell you that I dance better with my daughter because we dance like there is no one watching us.

I don't have any particular person who I look up to for fashion ideas. I just admire some women for the way they dress, such as Cate Blanchett and Audrey Hepburn.

New York, Dubai and London are places where I love to shop.

As I got older, the requirements of my skin changed. I had access to premium-quality products and these were great brands with amazing research behind them, but they took care of some needs, not all.