I was very active during both my pregnancies.

Becoming a grandmother is an extension of a woman's personality. It doesn't matter how many times you become one; the excitement is the same.

Esha can't have it easy just because she is my daughter. I have to be strict.

I lead a very disciplined life.

I am a dancer at heart.

I have always followed my passion to dance religiously. And that keeps me agile and youthful at heart.

While families in South India are familiar with Soundaryalahari, I wanted others to know of it, too.

I've learnt music, since this is a part and parcel of growing up in a traditional Tamil Brahmin family. In fact, I've even given three exams in music when I was young.

When I'm with my daughters on a holiday, I become one of the girls instead of their mother.

It is because of the blessing of Lord Ganesha that the event has become so popular among Puneites. Kalmadiji also plays a very important role in the growth of the Pune Festival. It is because of him that we are able to enthrall the audience with good performances.

For any cultural performance involving me, the response from Kolkata is the most critical. If I pass here, I will pass elsewhere.

Every art form has its own beauty, but blending it with other forms in separate ways is okay.

I am an artist, and I will always be working. But a film should match my personality and should be primarily based on a woman for me to go forward with it.

When Shah Rukh's film can make it to the theatres for Diwali, why can't my film release on the same day?

As for my favourite actresses, I like Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

I love being in the BJP, communicating with people and doing something for them. It's very challenging.

I do yoga and dance every morning at home for one and a half hours. Then I make tea for myself.

Acting on TV is ruled out. I admire those who do it, but I found it quite strenuous.

Age has nothing to do with doing new things. If you have it in you, then you will be able to do it. It's about your will power.

I think I have aged gracefully.

Happiness is state of mind.

Often I sit in the lawn and have my morning cuppa amidst the twittering of rare birds.

Sometimes I act younger than my daughters. But that's when they say, 'Mama, stop it!'

I don't care what people think about the way I act.