I'm a minimalist: For a day look, I like earth tones,and at night I go with kohl and a smudgy black eye.

I happened to be spotted by a modeling agent who offered me a part-time job at 16. Everything happened very quickly after that - advertising campaigns, fashion shows, editorial shoots.

I've been meditating since 14 years and my mornings are spent in the building garden.

I did not set up Born Free because I wanted to see myself in films... I want to take my aspirations to another level.

I think good work, sincerity and discipline speak for themselves.

I have always believed that an artiste needs to respond to a story first. One has to feel it in order to live it.

I have discovered the virtue of patience and I don't quite believe that taking a break for good reason can be a risk.

My father was a German architect and graphic designer, who travelled all over the world, teaching teachers on how to teach. On one such visit to the Max Mueller Bhavan in Delhi, he met my mother.

What gives you strength at any circumstance is your understanding of yourself.

It's important to be a witness to reality as this world can consume you.

I believe in the power of one and that we are all bound by the thread of oneness and humanity.

Fortunately, I have never been a victim of sexual harassment. But there have been instances where I have lost out on work or people have shown disinterest in working with me because I was unwilling to succumb to this unspoken understanding of patriarchy.

Don't hold back from being an 'empath.' Don't be afraid of shedding your tears. Feel it. Feel the full extent of everything. It gives us strength.

It is critical for us to cultivate consciousness and compassion towards our environment, create awareness, galvanize people, and build sustainable innovations for sustainable development.

I would love to act, but I seriously do not know anything about it.

I learned so much, and I feel I have grown as an actor and as a person.

Working with Kajol was a delight, as we complemented each other. She is a seasoned actor, and there is so much to learn from her.

After a few years, I understood that this is what I was meant to do.

Both Aishwaryaa and Soundarya are talented and ambitious. They are both daughters of the Superstar and have great command over their craft.

The world is shrinking, and everyone is majorly interested in Indian films now.

Few years ago, it was completely different. Now you go to any country, city, or continent and just say 'Bollywood,' and they will know. So, it means everybody is watching everything.

'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience.

Since childhood, I have been watching the Filmfare Awards, and it has always been very special to anyone who works in the film industry.

'Power Paandi' is about the outcome of embracing love, peacefulness, and positivity around us.