I have been involved with theatre since I was 13. I never seriously thought I would get into movies though I had every intention of continuing with theatre.

I love working out, from kick boxing to Pilates I have done it all.

I've been my normal self during pregnancy. I want other women who get nervous and anxious to experience the same comfort as me and to not feel awkward about their weight or baby bump.

I have been extremely cautious in selecting my films.

Andaaz' gave me a firm footing in the industry. I would not be honest if I said I knew it would do well.

I personally believe that when you attempt something with your loved one, you are bound to succeed.

It is about priorities in life and for me, ever since I have been a mom, my family and kid have been my first priority.

I am disciplined and tend to stick to my workout regime and eating habit and adhere to them strictly.

When in a movie like 'Housefull' you have to create comedy out of falling on a glass table or jumping from huge heights, it's all action, but packaged as comedy. Here you don't just have to perform a heavy-duty action sequence, but you have to make it look funny and that is really difficult. But it's fun... and I really enjoy it.

In any relationship, only if both partners bring in emotional, financial commitment and honesty in equal measure, can there be harmony.

Being a vegetarian, I make sure I eat enough raw fruits and vegetables.

I think the Hindi film heroine is stereotypical. It is nice to have an opportunity to have that freedom to not to do that anymore.

Singh Is Bling' is a fun, entertaining film. I play a mad, geeky character called Imli. She has no sense of style. I am nothing like her in real life.

I play characters that allow me to do lot more than just be a glamorous heroine.

Comedy is a lot of fun if you have costars who can help you perform better.

I am a family person and relationships hold a lot of importance in my life.

I try to do justice to whatever roles I take up and it really doesn't bother me whether I am paired opposite a superstar or a newcomer.

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.