I was supposed to direct a film on Gautam Buddha. That didn't work out. A pity, because the entire script had been written. It was in English.

I knew right from the beginning that if I was going to write a book, I would write my version of the truth and then put it out there for people to decide if they will accept it or hate me.

I don't take anything personally.

I wanted to be a complete person and realised that the well-being of mental health is extremely important in achieving that.

I came from an affluent family, am well-known and well-read.

I like working with creative people who are receptive to new ideas, who want to do things that are different, who want to create films of a different mould.

I'll be very careful about what kind of energy I'm inviting into my life and whether it's going to be helpful for me or help me evolve as a person.

Life is full of risks, and often, you have to take them. Just don't be scared of taking one.

I cannot digest too much junk food. I just have it once in a blue moon.

There is nothing compared to the feeling of losing life. The moment when you are close to death is nothing but a profound experience.

Even after spending a substantial time in the entertainment business, before the release of a film, I am nervous.

I firmly believe in mind over matter.

I've decided that whether I succeed or fail, I have to give it 100 per cent. That way, at least I know I tried.

I'm a spontaneous actress, not a studied one.

The poor lifestyle I had been leading made my body susceptible to diseases. Had it not been cancer, some other malady would have struck me.

I don't have sugar and try to avoid it as much as possible. At home, I don't have it at all.

One has to stay dignified about whatever is happening in life.

I feel that 'Saudagar' was the best debut for me. I wouldn't want it any other way.

It's not that I am a difficult person; it's just that I have certain strong likes and dislikes.

I feel somewhere there is a fault in this whole mindset of not accepting the natural process. To age gracefully, to accept life with grace has more beauty and charm. But you have to be fit and healthy. And that is something we should strive for.

If you build your immune system, eat right, God knows how long you are going to live!

I don't believe in harbouring ill feelings about anyone.

One of the many joys of being an actor is to understand the human psychology.

I love working with the younger generation.

I think 'Ek Chhotisi Love Story' has really damaged me. People think they can compromise my reputation and get away with it.

Truth of life is that in difficult times, my family was my backbone.

I'm extremely unhappy with the projection of 'Tum' as a hot film. It's demeaning not just to me but to the producer and director.

Whether I live long or short is not the question: what quality that I surrounded myself is!

In the film industry, we work more on the basis of good faith and verbal commitments rather than legalities.

We need to live our truth. We need to discover ourselves. And no matter how much you prepare for everything, life will always find a way to surprise you.

When you have a good director, everything is taken care of.

When you're sick, you actually realize how important health is.

Looks matter a lot, and it has always mattered. We always judge. I have not only been on the receiving end, but I have also judged others.

After being diagnosed with cancer, one is in a lot of fear and anxiety about the anticipated pain and the painful treatment.

I am a foodie, but my antennas are always up regarding the healthy and nutritional values of food.

I am a great fan of Rituparno's films and have always nurtured a wish of acting in his films. I was very impressed with his 'Chokher Bali,' 'Bariwali,' and 'Raincoat.'

It was a wonderful experience acting with Prasenjit Chatterjee, the reigning king of Kolkata's film industry.

I am keen to do roles that are down-to-earth, appealing, and sensitive.

Cancer definitely rekindled my spirit. It made me realise that every human being has the capacity to overcome a huge setback.

Being diagnosed with cancer helped me identify all that was wrong in my life. It also helped me search for the solutions. I discovered self-love; I learned to prioritise myself over others and, most importantly, realised that I had to love myself first before somebody else loves me.

I had kept notes during my cancer treatment, but I wasn't sure what my outcome was going to be. A part of me wasn't sure if I would make it into a book. If it was going to be morbid, I wouldn't want to tell it.

If I am exhausted, I will pamper myself, take an extra nap, eat well, take a spa treatment.

We should value what we have and not take it for granted.

I don't see things from a worm's perspective but a bird's perspective. I smile at problems.

We think till the last minute that nothing can happen to us. But cancer will grab you by surprise, and then it's too late.

I just don't want to be known as the face for cancer. It is one part of my life. Yes, it was a major part because it changed me a lot, but that is not all my life.

Creative people are more emotionally charged, so I am a super sensitive person.

During cancer, when I was flat out on the bed, I was so helpless. I wanted to do things my way, but it was not happening. I learnt to trust the process of life and letting other people also sometimes take control. I became more easy-going.

Procrastinating is a habit that I have to overcome.

I've been constantly under male gaze. In our movies, women are constantly objectified.