The fact that my parents were both educated and held certain values very dearly, like honesty, self-respect and integrity, meant that I could steer clear of many pitfalls.

I am an actor, I can do any role.

I'm not a strong woman at all. And I'm not a feminist. In fact, I'm very weak.

If you don't have one thing, what's the big deal? Not everybody has everything.

I can look Punjabi, South Indian, gareeb and ameer too.

My first car was a second-hand Padmini Standard that I bought for '25,000 in 1985. It was a lot of money for me. The Padmini Standard was one of those small cars which was very popular during that time. However, I never drove the car and still don't drive one.

Doing theatre in Delhi didn't guarantee success in Mumbai.

Traditionally, our society has always seen women as homemakers and men as bread-earners. The demarcations are engraved in stone, perhaps.

I was offered 'Bigg Boss' twice but I can't do such shows.

Whether I act or direct I ensure that there is a social message attached.

Saath Saath' was my first big mistake!

I've always decided that I would never be dependant on a man.

I can laugh at my own grief.

I know I do good work.

I'd like do a film which I can carry entirely on my own.

I lie very little and am a very straight-forward person.

My image is a media-built image. I'm not what my image is.

This whole thing about a woman staying alone and being happy is just a myth. Everyone needs someone in their lives.

Nobody wants to take a risk with scripts that push the envelope.

Oh, I love reality shows.

I had enjoyed 'Big Boss.'

Life is very tough for women. When you are a certain age, you are left alone at home with no one to share your life with.

It was a mistake not to marry at the right age. When you get older, even men aren't interested in you.

Marriage happened very late for me. It took place at a time, when my definition of companionship had really narrowed down.

Once you decide to marry, you have to work at it to keep it rocking.

Coming back to 'Saath Phere' after a break of more than six months is like walking into an old home.

The entire unit of 'Saath Phere' is like an extended family for me.

I have always received roles of strong women from the beginning.

I usually don't get the movies I audition for.

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.