I feel one should do things which pleases them, and my progression into super model then to an actress and now to an entrepreneur is based on this.

Ever since Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai made headlines, every other girl in India wants to be a beauty queen. I was no exception.

People think that just because you're an actress, you have to watch your weight and stay slim. While this is true to some extent, fitness is more about health than looking good.

Even though it leaves me sleep deprived, I love every bit of motherhood.

When I have time, I would like to do films in my language but I would also like to star in Bengali and Marathi films too.

I like to work in cinema everywhere.

On hindsight, I feel I should have given more time to sports. But I really got bitten by the acting bug.

I would love to have a gadget that can be worn in high heel shoes, so that it doesn't hurt!

For me, to be part of 'Maximum' is another feather in my cap.

I want to explore all genres.

We came up with 'No Filter Neha' which means having 'unfiltered chats' with guests as first choice to name the show and then we went on to throw 40 more names but later we thought that first one is the best name and went back to it.

I keep my skin clean and moisturised. While shooting, my skin has to put up with severe make up and lights for hours at a stretch. So I am obsessive about taking my make-up off as soon as I am done.

It's really important to be honest to yourself.

I don't go to the gym to become size zero, I go there to be healthy and fit and it shows in my skin and my hair.

I really got into keeping fit during my Miss India days.

Saying that you're too busy, that there's no time left for a workout is just an excuse - one must make time.

Julie' has not been perceived as a sleazy film, and I am grateful for that.

I feel for a film to be accepted, women have to take to it. The women bring the rest of the family to the theatres.

Before the release, I kept saying 'Julie' isn't for sleazy men only. Thank god the audience agreed with me. Otherwise, I'd have ended up looking silly.

I have to watch my moves very carefully because if there are people to support you, there are also those who would like nothing more than to see you fall.

In short I love my work.

I have been to Burj-Al-Arab. And I visit Dubai quite often, I really like the place.

Life beyond movies is a lot to me. My family, my friends, fitness, my music, books - just a combination of things I am very passionate about.

I am indeed proud to be an Indian.

I am enjoying every day of being in the film industry and have no regrets at all.

Give your 100 per cent. Whether you are working or with family and friends. Even if you are sleeping, you should give it your 100 per cent.

I remember I would always study at the eleventh hour, but still manage to get good marks. I was very active in sports, and I was an extrovert.

I will take all the criticism constructively. It will help me to learn and improve with every film.

My fans keep me in good spirits.

I love being part of cinema and I don't see myself doing anything else.

I do have a degree in history.

It takes all sorts of people to make the world.

Mindless films are usually far more entertaining because the audience just comes for a laugh.

Having anything to do with a hit film is great. Even if you're a third assistant to the director or second to the editor, if the film does well, every technician, every actor benefits from it.

Ashwini Chowdhary is a very sensitive director. I could give myself 100 per cent to him.

For the longest time, I was very conscious of the camera while doing a scene. It wouldn't seem natural. But gradually, I've become more comfortable.

I have gained confidence in front of the camera.

I refuse some movies. I cannot always give reasons why I refuse. Sometimes, I refuse just because I feel like refusing! I always look at my role, and never bother about who the hero will be when choosing a movie.

I surf the net regularly.

Ritu Kumar's clothes are totally great. Her embroidery is perfect. She lives up to her name over and over again.

I must confess that Bollywood definitely happened by chance to me, but once it did - I took it up seriously, and made a profession out of it. And it's the best feeling in the world to be enjoying your work and getting paid to do it! It doesn't get better than that.

Well it's very flattering to be on Twitter and have so many followers - but yes, it can be very unforgiving too. It is an invasion of privacy, but the choice is entirely mine.

I have a greed to work with good directors.

I want to tell everyone out there that there is no reason for you to sit at home when you are pregnant. Make your child ready for life, make him/her feel special.

When I am not shooting, I stay as far away from make up as possible and let my skin breathe!

I oil my hair once a week at least!

Sheesha' is a thriller. It was exciting to play my first double role in the film.

I would love to do a period film and work with Shyam Benegal.

I don't think I'm that knowledgeable. I don't think I am that good looking even. I feel embarrassed when people say these things to me.

Thanks to my upbringing, I lead a disciplined life, which is very important.