I have never been scared, and people know that.

I feel bad when my film flops.

I have been to Kargil, and I have seen the tragedy that both the Indians and the Pakistanis faced.

The fact is many of these guys whom I was supposed to be seeing are my buddies. I've always been the bum chum kinda girl.

People will love or hate 'Satta' and 'Stumped.' But they cannot ignore them.

To be honest, neither 'Satta' nor 'Stumped' needed songs and music. But when we recorded a good soundtrack album, everyone suggested we create credible situations for songs.

I'm the kind who is never happy. No matter what it is, I always find room for improvement.

Don't ask me why the same producers cast me in their films. Maybe someone up there likes me as much as people down here.

The response to my role in 'Aks' has been more than I expected.

I never thought I would become an actress.

When I am depressed, I watch these three films: 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi,' 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron,' and 'Padosan.' They really make me laugh.

I've done the glamour doll, song-and-dance routine, the works. I've reached a stage in my career where I'm ready to experiment.

I play antihero; I play hero... I'm not image-struck.

A director is a director is a director. Man or woman - it doesn't matter.

It is kind of nice for when people appreciate what you have done, but I would not base my career on awards because they are mostly popular awards and not talent-oriented awards.

I have done performance-based roles earlier, films which revolved around me. 'Kshatriya' was one such solid role. And, at that time, people had written good things about it.

The glamourous aspect of my career began with 'Shaher ki ladki,' which is how I sort of restarted my career.

In all my films, I have tried a different look.

If I don't try and bring variety in my appearances, I will get bored with films, so I can well imagine how bored the audience would get watching me.

Try and use less make-up whenever you can.

When I began my career, I had films with the biggest film-makers in the country.

It is saddening to see parents busy making money and their children losing out on a good life.

Humanity is going through a tough phase owing to the coronavirus pandemic. And the least we can do to help our government control its spread is to maintain social distance and stay isolated.

I want to become a serious politician like N T Rama Rao and Vinod Khanna who were from the film industry but joined politics and worked with utmost seriousness.

I want to do good, strong roles.

People must not believe in rumours. Even those who are spreading rumours and fake news must realize that they are not only disturbing others, but also putting their own lives at risk.

My father, who lives in a village in Uttar Pradesh, was bedridden for some time. His BP shot up. While everyone got worked up at home, I didn't know how to manage my personal and professional lives.

My father was a priest, so it was natural for us to read the 'Ramayana' and inculcate its values in our life.

Kolkata will always be special to me, for the simple reason that it played a crucial role in the way my career shaped up.

I have never allowed stardom to get to my head.

I will never stop acting. The day I will do that, I will die.

I am a Gandhian and a big fan of late Rajiv Gandhi.

When I choose a script I look for a good storyline, there should be good supporting star cast, director and banner as it helps in getting a decent release.

I am the man who has risen from rags to riches.

Anurag wanted to cast me for 'Gangs of Wasseypur,' but he didn't approach me for it as he had an unflattering image of me in his mind. I regret big-time about this as I was very much willing to be part of such a powerful film.

Chhath Puja is very close to my heart. Few years back, I did a movie titled 'Chhathi Maiyya.' After acting in this movie, I came to know more about the festival. Since then, I always wanted to perform Chhath Puja like other devotees do.

I want to introduce people and my fans in Bihar to the Maharashtrian culture.

I can relate with a woman's pain, their moods, their love, their passion. Maybe the percentage of woman in me is more. Maybe, being a Shiva devotee helps me. And that is why I can take so many avatars in front of the camera.

I can never ever forget Bhojpuri cinema because that is where I got my due. I can never turn my back on the Bhojpuri film industry.

Shyam Benegal's 'Welcome to Sajjanpur,' 'Luck' and, of course, 'Raavan' changed things for me.

When people call me the Amitabh of the Bhojpuri experience, I feel my chest swell with pride.

It would be great if I am offered a film with Sonakshi. I've watched her in 'Dabangg' nearly four to five times and I did SMS her about her performance.

Salman is a very good friend of mine and all I wish for him is happiness. He is very helping and has done immense charity work which helps many.

One person's comments can't bring down the entire Bhojpuri community or language!

I'm born in Mumbai and have made this my home. I have a lot of Maharashtrian friends as well. I understand the language perfectly.

I feel that every actor should do at least one movie with Tigmanshu Dhulia.

I love camera, make-up and everything about the industry.

The professionalism and everything is same in both the industries. The only difference between Bhojpuri cinema and Bollywood is budget.

I share a great rapport with Siddharth Jadhav. We have worked together in a Tamil film and have been friends since then.

I take about 20-30 days off a year and spend time with my family.