It's an uncommon phenomenon, but Mahesh's popularity has never been dictated by the success of his films.
— Namrata Shirodkar
Of course I want to get married and have babies.
Mahesh is not campaigning for any political party. Nor does he intend to contest any elections or pursue any kind of political ambitions.
Mahesh usually picks the places we go to for our vacations. He has an uncanny sense of where to go, and we just follow him happily. He is the happiest when he can roam the streets with his children, something that he can't do in Hyderabad.
I have a special appearance in Khalid Mohamed's 'Tehzeeb.'
Marriage is not just about love. It is more than that. It is about commitment, giving, taking, and understanding.
I did some really big films like 'Vaastav' with Sanjay Dutt, 'Pukar' with Anil Kapoor, and 'Jab Pyar Kissi se Hota Hai' with Salman Khan. But I didn't make any effort to cash in on their success.
The West is more organised, and they work according to a plan. That is one way of functioning, and I mean no disrespect to my country, because the way Bollywood functions works fine within our perimeters.
Most of my closest friends have come to visit me in Hyderabad. So I feel I'm always linked with Mumbai.
On some days, I just want to sit under a shooting umbrella in a sunny outdoor location all over again.
I prefer to work at my own pace.
Mahesh lays down most of the rules. Even when I was dating him for four years prior to our marriage, he didn't want our relationship to be out in the open.
I had many luxuries in life, even before I tied the knot.
Being married is the best feeling.
When Mahesh is not around for weeks together, I have to take care of everything - kids, home. But the fact that I am able to survive and not feel alone is very challenging. It's about a healthy companionship and being true to each other.
Love is very subjective.
I wish the media stopped making two and two equal five all the time.
In my free time, I love to catch up with tennis, swimming, travelling, and chess.
When you know the truth is on your side, when you have dutifully paid all your taxes, but you are still targeted for non-payment of dues, then what do you do? You grin and bear the harassment because you have nothing to hide.
My husband respects what Naidu has done for the state, but the progress of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is a matter of great pride for him. Just because he is seen with Naidu, it doesn't make him a political figure.
Mahesh doesn't show his own anxieties when his films are up for release, but I become a nervous wreck.
It's easy to fall in love, but it's a lot harder to sustain love.
There was never a burning desire to be a top actress in the first place. I happily gave up my career to marry Mahesh.
I can never bring myself to watch Mahesh's films. It's way too stressful for me. All his family members are eager to attend and enjoy the previews of his films like normal people. But I sit at home chewing my nails, praying, wondering if this one will be as big as the previous one, and so on.
'Charas' will remain an unforgettable experience.
My sister was much closer to Mom. Mom accompanied my sister to all her shootings. I made my way on my own.
I believe good music heals souls.
To be honest, I don't have much to do in 'Hathyar.' I won't call it a pivotal role.
When you have everything in life, sometimes kids don't learn what is right and what is wrong. Kids cannot get whatever they want.
I believe when two people are in the same profession, they understand each other better.
Interviews and public opinion about me never mattered. I know exactly who I am.
The best part of being married is to be a family.
I am making a conscious effort to ensure that my acting potential gets tapped in every project I do.
It's easy to be loud, outspoken, and play to the gallery. It's difficult to underplay one's self.
I simply don't want to enter the rat race. I like doing movies because I like acting and not because I want to reach the top.
Mahesh has no time to do anything apart from shooting for his films. And any free time he has is family time. He doesn't even step out to meet friends.
Women complain about not having enough 'me time.' All it requires is a little planning. Once you plan, organise, and prioritise your life, things fall in place.
'Insaaf' gives me a chance to play another challenging role after Mahesh's 'Vaastav.'
Every relationship has its lows and highs, but how you deal with it is important. There is nothing wrong with argument, but if I am wrong, I always say sorry, and same with Mahesh.
I guess I'm making up for my own lack of interest in my career by being so keenly interested in my husband's career.
I do not want to do the regular heroine roles anymore. I am looking at working with good directors on interesting projects.
It is the director's vision, and as actors, we are just extensions of that.
I don't want to say it myself, but Gautam is a very good-looking boy. He has my eyes and Mahesh's smile.
I have a life beyond the camera. I like to travel. I need a breather between movies. And I don't think I can do that if I work on five films at the same time.
I still consider 'Vaastav' and Raj Kumar Santoshi's 'Pukar' two of my better films, though I admit nothing great happened thereafter.
Mahesh is a big star, but he doesn't like to flash his money.
My sister lives in London, and I'm extremely close to her and her daughter.
I guess every woman at some point wants to have a family and settle down.
We take off sometimes for impromptu vacations the moment Mahesh is free, and I join him even if I have work.
I would love to do only one film a year.
