When there is no work, I create my own.
— Neha Dhupia
Sometimes films don't turn out the way they were envisioned on paper. And when that happens, one must just forget the entire episode.
I think Kangana Ranaut has a great comic timing on screen. Also Kirron Kher. I think she is fantastic.
I have always been a huge fan of JLo.
Age is not a factor when it comes to choosing the kind of roles you want to portray or the kind of clothes you wear for a role on-screen.
According to me, every actor is struggling in the industry. Someone is trying to live up to their father's name, or someone is trying hard to retain the number one position.
Everyone has a different appearance, so blindly imitating fashion trends does not make you look better.
What I like the most about Indore is its people, they are so caring and loving. Also, the city is culturally and economically rich.
There are actors who don't get out of their Barbie Doll avatars, but that's not who I am.
I feel every profession suffers from a little bit of dissatisfaction from time to time. Even I do feel that way as far as my career is concerned.
On hindsight, I feel I should have given more time to sports. But I really got bitten by the acting bug.
I don't think I'm that knowledgeable. I don't think I am that good looking even. I feel embarrassed when people say these things to me.
I like to work in cinema everywhere.
Sheesha' is a thriller. It was exciting to play my first double role in the film.
I oil my hair once a week at least!
I feel one should do things which pleases them, and my progression into super model then to an actress and now to an entrepreneur is based on this.
When you put up a personal post on social media, you are putting yourself out there because you are sharing something from your personal life.
The learning from my entire career is: never compare yourself to anyone because it'll destroy you.
Flirting is fun!
Comedy is easy. You have to react to what others are saying and it is all about the timing, the dialogue delivery.
I am someone who is a fitness freak, I wouldn't skip the gym and eat whatever I want because I have to look fit.
It's a huge compliment that people continue to cast me in different types of roles believing in me and the fact that I can carry it off.
What is important is the character that I play. Making an impact is far more important than the length of the role.
For me, it doesn't matter if I am wearing a dress designed by a renowned designer or a regular dress. How I am carrying myself in it is what matters to me the most. I must feel complete in that outfit.
As an actor I have no hang-ups whatsoever about cinema. It can be mainstream, art, regional or national.
Working on 'Roadies' has been a fantastic experience.
Even though it leaves me sleep deprived, I love every bit of motherhood.
Education is equally important in one's life.
Unglee' has a big heart and it is in the right place. It is very different script. It is not all candy floss.
I would love to do a period film and work with Shyam Benegal.
Since I wore a bikini at the Miss India pageant, I have no inhibitions wearing it on screen.
When I am not shooting, I stay as far away from make up as possible and let my skin breathe!
Had I not been a model at the beginning of my career, probably acting would not have happened.
I want to tell everyone out there that there is no reason for you to sit at home when you are pregnant. Make your child ready for life, make him/her feel special.
One must take things lightly, after all, we are entertainers and acting isn't rocket science. The trick is, not to take criticism to the heart or analyse things too much.
I am a compulsive flirt, and I can flirt with anything.
I would love to do a sports biopic. I love sports and I think it would be amazing to be a part of a true story and play an athlete.
I don't go to the gym to become size zero, I go there to be healthy and fit and it shows in my skin and my hair.
I would love to do a biopic based on Aung San Suu Kyi's life.
I don't ever want to be an established actor as I don't want this struggle to end.
I believe in keeping things simple. I do not believe in overdoing anything. Whatever you are wearing should make you look comfortable and confident.
I don't want to be one of those actors who sits and regrets her career choices later in life.
I try to make the most of the opportunities I am presented with.
I have to say that my mother is my real hero. I don't know how she managed two kids in one year - my brother and I are ten months apart. But she did a pretty amazing job.
Thanks to my upbringing, I lead a disciplined life, which is very important.
When I have time, I would like to do films in my language but I would also like to star in Bengali and Marathi films too.
I want to explore all genres.
My mother has fabulous skin which she gracefully passed on to me.
I keep my skin clean and moisturised. While shooting, my skin has to put up with severe make up and lights for hours at a stretch. So I am obsessive about taking my make-up off as soon as I am done.
We came up with 'No Filter Neha' which means having 'unfiltered chats' with guests as first choice to name the show and then we went on to throw 40 more names but later we thought that first one is the best name and went back to it.
