I haven't been a prototype mother.
— Dimple Kapadia
I find it very boring to keep on talking about myself! Which is why I find giving interviews also very boring.
I read a book on candles and got curious. I followed it up by taking a course with famous London-based candle maker David Constable. And now these have become the passion of my life.
Art is a beautiful world to get into. Once you are there, it is very difficult to get out of it. Like, once you start painting, you don't want to leave your brush and colours.
To me, Valentine's Day is not merely limited to a lover but speaks of universal love.
For me, antiques are a passion.
I like a slower pace of life.
Hrithik Roshan is excellent - he is miles ahead of everybody in passion and dedication.
My candle-making business gives me decent money.
There is certainly no formula of making a successful film, but there are means to make a sensible film.
I like all kinds of music, be it old Hindi movie songs or English classics.
It is a pleasure if you pull out all your clothes out of the wardrobe and manage to fit into everything easily.
I don't mind talking about my professional career, but I hate interviews if I have to answer a stupid question about personal matters.
Where can I earn money if not from my work? We do some films for money and some for creative satisfaction.
I'm a very open person, and I am not ashamed of it being out there. It's part of life.
Women sometimes get so caught up in life... their marriage takes over their life, their relatives take over their life, and then they forget who they are.
I was never a chiffon and satin person. I am always a cotton person. It's just the way I am.
Direction or even production doesn't fascinate me at all.
I love seeing colours of various hues; they simply fascinate me.
Though acting offers would keep coming and going, and I would pick up only the ones that I find good, my hands are literally full with candles... I can't think beyond them.
There are bathroom singers, but I am a bathroom painter. In other words, my art will stay inside the four walls of my house.
I'm not satisfied in the sense I am not looking for any roles, but I do make peace with myself saying that 'I am not the best in the world.' But I have tried to give my best, and I want to get better.
I travel a lot; I go hunting for antiques.
I have done fewer films than I should have. No regrets. I wanted to be at home.
I love Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Tabu.
If I am not excited about a project, then how do I expect my audience to watch my film? Give me good roles, and I will be working round the clock.
I often meet directors who want to cast me as the protagonist, but if the rest of the characters are not strong enough, the film is bound to fall flat on a creative level.
I was lucky that my first movie itself established me as an actress.
I made my film debut in 1973.
I don't like questions that delve into my personal life.
Actors used to concentrate on acting, but today they are businessmen, too, and think about the numbers game as well. They multi-task very well. It's admirable that they have this ability.
I got more than my share in life; a little more wouldn't hurt.
My journey with Rajesh Khanna was good, thrilling... a roller coaster ride. I feel honoured to have two children with him.
I was never a 'Mills and Boon' kind of a person.
I just love candles... the colour, the glow, the light.
Being a creative person, I'm naturally drawn towards art of any kind. But I'm more attracted to paintings because they radiate an aura of their own.
People still come to me and compliment me on 'Bobby.'
I believe that life begins at 50.
I am a gypsy, basically.
I have realised that it has become essential to promote your film. God forbid, if a film doesn't run, I shouldn't be blamed for that.
Our family was always together. Whenever Kakaji needed something or wanted to discuss some issue, he would always bring it up with us. Certain things happened that brought us closer.
I love playing poker, reading, and painting.
People call me fussy, but that's a fallacy.
I love driving.
I see candles as varied things. They give a warm glow, and fire purifies.
I will continue to give justice to do whatever I want to and like to do.
People who know me know that I am very clumsy, always fumbling, and I talk rubbish most of the times.
As a viewer, I decide when I see the promo of a film whether I want to watch it or not. No amount of marketing can convince me otherwise.
The challenge itself is to exceed certain high standards you've set for yourself.
I get attracted to different things. I have a different take on everything. I like to do different things. I don't like the regular stuff.
