I had a very good experience while working in regional films. I have been very fortunate that way. There is no doubt that the South Indian film industry is very much at par with Bollywood.

I was barely 16 when I started working. And I worked extensively. But you can work extensively till a point.

I don't want to be in any rat race.

Bringing up children always has a bigger role for the mother.

From my experience, I will rate Carmel Convent as one of the most prestigious schools in the world.

Over the years people would ask me which co-star have you been a fan of or admired. I have always said Rishi Kapoor and Kamal Haasan. They are my two co-stars from whom I have really learnt a lot. I have been a great fan of both of them.

Truly, dogs are quite lucky for me.

I was studying in a school in Chandigarh when Yash Chopra discovered me and cast me for 'Trishul.'

People often ask me whether I plan to apply for a job after an MBA, but I tell them it is just to gain knowledge.

I am a bit fussy when it comes to films.

It is very painful to talk about my dear friend Rishi Kapoor in 'past tense.'

I have realised that TV is extremely gratifying in the sense that people see you in their houses, and they get very attached to you.

I am not someone who will bare my soul on Twitter. If I am angry with somebody, I will abuse them there, if I am happy, I will express it there.

After my first play, I realised that comedy was my forte - rather than being a dukhi heroine, I would rather do comedy.

I was one of the first few film people to ever do television.

I did a show called 'Andaz' many years ago which was produced by Himesh Reshammiya.

I've realized that I've pioneered many things and have been a front-runner in a lot of things. I did many things ahead of time.

TV creates good viewership because it generates interest by being entertaining.

We cannot generalise anything in life. We cannot say media people are like this, film people are like this, or doctors are like this.

You cannot say the whole industry is bad. There are bad people, but there are many good people as well.

I feel our life is a miracle, it is finely tuned, computerised and run by one master. You can call him by any name. It is one universal power and hence I would say that God is everywhere.

I think God is sending us messages all the time but we get so busy fulfilling our ambitions or in our day-to-day tasks that we forget to connect to God.

I have read a lot of spiritual works and believe that our body is just a place for the soul to dwell.

Life is not just about profit and loss. One should follow one's conscience and listen to the voice of one's soul.

I was looked upon as this privileged actress who was like Yash Chopra's family. He was my second family. Whatever I have achieved is because of him.

I wasn't overtly ambitious, or tried to get films by hook or crook. I always did things at my own pace.

Women are given their due, and I think female-centric roles are also well-written. But it doesn't matter who is in the centre - a male or female. As long as it is an entertaining, gripping film, people just enjoy it.

I wanted to do my doctorate. I got honorary doctorates which made me feel very fulfilled.

Education is a daily growth. It's not about the degrees but about the kind of person it makes one. I feel it makes a human being complete.

For me, education is very important. It opens up vistas of life and makes it easy for you to deal with it, because if you learn from other people's experiences, it enhances your life.

My mother got married at a very young age, but she did her B.A., B. Ed and M.A. after marriage.

I definitely feel that films and TV shows can bring about social change.

I always wanted to direct a film.

I feel very strongly that the country needs dedicated people who have passion... rather than those who are in politics only for a career.

I want to do my bit for my city and my country.

I've been doing work for the farmers of Maharashtra.

All I can tell Ashoke Pandit is that I don't go tom-tomming my work; all my social activities are for the betterment of my city and country.

I value my friendships and go out of my way to commit time and energy to them.

Over the years, I've not had the courage to get into theatre, but after I did my first play, 'The Perfect Husband,' I couldn't wait to be on stage again.

Since I belong to Chandigarh, I love coming to Punjab.

Television is a very powerful medium and I am open to doing any type of shows on television.

In my opinion, boys should not start with films before they are at least 24 years of age, because emoting on screen needs a certain amount of maturity, and a lot rides on an actor's shoulders.

I left Chandigarh more than 30 years ago. I studied at Carmel Convent and we used to live in Sector 9. My fondest memories are all centered around this city!

I used to brush aside when people used to say 'Poonam, you're different.' It was much later that I realised, I was different.

The things I've ventured into have always been ahead of time!

I started my career when girls of my age were going to school.

I did theatre when it was not considered prudent for film actors to be seen on stage.

I launched my website when many in my fraternity had not even heard of the concept. Then I tried my hand at make-up business which has made life simpler for actors.

I feel I am good at getting things done.

I don't mind playing a mom, but if I'm just somebody in someone else's love story, then I'm not interested.