I am grateful for all the opportunities I've had.
— Aditi Rao Hydari
It's archaic to think about films as a solo lead or multi-starrer.
Rumours are a part of show business.
It's an enthralling experience to be in front of the mic and record a song.
I do not experiment very much and prefer the kind of clothes that Sabyasachi designs - they are rooted in our traditions and yet are very modern. I think it has something to do with my growing-up years and the kind of clothes I saw around me.
I remember in a film of mine, though both my co-star and I were newcomers, he got far better paid than me. I was shocked and appalled. I actually asked him what different are you doing that you are getting better paid!
I don't want to become a jaded person, and I don't want to be complacent.
I always feel blessed because so many people have taken me under their wings, nurtured me, and made me a part of their vision.
People of same age group bond easily at various levels, as they have same concerns.
I believe everyone has their own place in B'town.
I didn't get that great a launch as an actress, but slowly and steadily, I made my presence felt in the industry.
The industry is a difficult place to be in. It is not at all rosy. There are judgements being made. I don't like bad publicity, but that is part and parcel of it. However, I am grateful for whatever I have got from the industry.
At the beginning, when I did 'Yeh Saali Hai Zindagi,' I got a lot of love, which is ever increasing.
I don't have the privilege of choice to say, 'I want to work with you,' and the person will say, 'Yes, come on, I will write a film for you.' It doesn't happen for people like me who come from the outside.
I love minimalistic jewellery with a contemporary touch.
For me, love is magic; it's about trust and understanding. It's putting the other person before you effortlessly.
I would rather like my work to speak for itself.
I always consider myself a Hyderabadi; my roots are here.
I'm a director's actor, and I surrender myself to the vision and the process. I think nothing else matters then.
I'm a dancer and comfortable with my body.
I can be sweet-looking innocent girl, but I may have a sensual side to me, which I would love to explore.
I am very petite and feel that structured clothes look very flattering on me. That's why I always pick up clothes which are neat, pretty, have lace or made of soft fabrics.
Delhi, for me, means my mother and lots of love!
I want somebody to push me and grill me and extract a performance out of me which nobody expects.
If people view wearing bikini as a problem, then dirt is in their mind and not in mine.
'Boss' is a big scale entertainer... It is my first film of this kind.
We women are glamorous, we work hard, and that's how we work in Bollywood.
I didn't have any godfather in the industry and had to prove myself with each film.
As actors, we want more people to love and appreciate us. We want more fans.
I want to do different things. I don't want to be stuck in the 'sweet girl' box. I don't want to be stuck in the 'Oh, she is so glamorous' box.
I want to work with good people and good directors.
If I trust the people I work with, then I deliver my part with complete trust.
I have played innocent characters that are inherently me, but I have a sensual side, too.
'Atonement' is one of my all-time favourite movies.
Labels are limiting, and I don't like them.
I'm very clear about my priorities - quality and credibility is important to me. A film and a character that lives beyond my years is important to me. People's love is important to me.
I am not a trained singer, but when I was offered to sing for 'LPNY,' I took it up as a challenge.
I think boldness is not the only thing in my personality, but there is lot more.
Even the duster in my house has to be beautiful; no old piece of cloth will ever be used in its place.
Delhi is fabulous - the roads, greenery, the monuments!
Getting work is not tough, but to work with people I always wanted to is difficult.
By doing a masala film or wearing a bikini, I am not trying to change my image.
Akshay Kumar is always on time. He is always disciplined and hard working but also always entertaining, fun behind the camera and also in front of it.
I don't shy away from competition.
I have never been vocal about my singing abilities, but I am always ready to present my dancing skills.
As films are a mass medium, if more people love your work, it is better.
I have been lucky that good people have chosen me to be a part of their films, and I am really grateful.
I think the saying that diamonds are a girl's best friend can't be truer. Which girl doesn't love diamonds?
I play my part in my films with utmost honesty.
I don't want to be complacent, ever.
