With 'Badhaai Ho,' I loved the script but was anxious that someone else might get the role.

I always wanted to do good work and play strong parts.

What I went through in personal life had a big impression on my professional choices.

In theatre, there is a camaraderie that makes you believe you've been working with your co-actor for a long time.

Yes, I have found a loving husband and family in Delhi.

I was an innocent Delhi girl, which is good for an actress, but worked against me when I shifted to Mumbai.

I feel that I have not got my due in films. However, I did a lot of good work on television and that's why I never got typecast.

Even though I did things which were not in accordance with the society's norms, deep down, I am an orthodox woman.

I don't say one thing and do another.

My role was cut from 'Sooryavanshi' because the track was not working for the film. So they had to take it out.

It's so strange that God has had his way of looking after me.

I have lived a life of many shades and am very thankful to God for what he has given me and not given me.

Films are a business. They take who's working.

I got offered big roles after 'Badhaai Ho' but if the film hadn't worked, I wouldn't have gotten. It's business, nobody is emotional about it.

I want to do comedy and an action role.

As an actor I am prepared for every role, that's my profession.

Men should never be the prime focus of women's life.

I don't know if any woman is completely happy with the way she leads her life or with the way people treat her.

I think I don't complain much about cars because I don't drive.

I made '4,000 every month from 'Khandaan.'

Masaba has helped me break some taboos, like wearing off-white with white or sneakers with a fancy gown. She's given me the confidence to carry off stuff, which looks nice.

It's important that you are not embarrassed when you try something new.

Apart from the money actors earn, it is the love and appreciation that keeps everyone looking forward to do more.

We all want to be appreciated. Don't we?

I can never doubt anyone's capabilities. I feel everyone has a talent which takes time to come out.

I posted something on Instagram saying I am looking for meaningful work. At that time, I was sure my daughter Masaba would be angry. She however, reposted it and wrote another beautiful post. She is a very good writer. That post almost changed things for me. I am glad I did what I did.

My problem is that I can do variety of roles.

The condition of women in our country is so bad that compared to them I have been through nothing. I have just had a child out of wedlock, but I get to be the face of the independent modern woman. I don't think it is fair.

I am genuinely interested in comedy and I know that I have good comic timing as well.

No two mothers are the same.

There are mothers who sacrifice their dreams for family and feel terrible about it. There are mothers who are career women as well, without being apologetic about it.

It is very tough to bring up a child on your own.

I know many big stars who asked for work when they were out of it.

I believe that you need your parents the most. That's the most important thing.

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There is a lot I need to thank God for, everyday. But I think I am blessed because I have a very loving, understanding and supporting family.

There are no shortcuts to success. You have to believe in yourself, and never give up.

Everyone has a different appearance, so blindly imitating fashion trends does not make you look better.

I really enjoy eating food thats light on the stomach.

I was born in Cochin August 27, 1980. Since my father is in the Navy, he was often transferred to other cities. When I was nine years old, we moved on to New Delhi.

I believe in keeping things simple. I do not believe in overdoing anything. Whatever you are wearing should make you look comfortable and confident.

When you put up a personal post on social media, you are putting yourself out there because you are sharing something from your personal life.

I am someone who is a fitness freak, I wouldn't skip the gym and eat whatever I want because I have to look fit.

My mother has fabulous skin which she gracefully passed on to me.

Since I wore a bikini at the Miss India pageant, I have no inhibitions wearing it on screen.

As an actor I have no hang-ups whatsoever about cinema. It can be mainstream, art, regional or national.

Had I not been a model at the beginning of my career, probably acting would not have happened.

Social networking is a big boon - I agree to it.

I have to say that my mother is my real hero. I don't know how she managed two kids in one year - my brother and I are ten months apart. But she did a pretty amazing job.

Whether you're an actress or someone who works in a bank, fitness should be one of your priorities.