For me, to be part of 'Maximum' is another feather in my cap.
— Neha Dhupia
Good scripts that are offered to me are few and far between, so I pick the best that I get.
Well it's very flattering to be on Twitter and have so many followers - but yes, it can be very unforgiving too. It is an invasion of privacy, but the choice is entirely mine.
Ritu Kumar's clothes are totally great. Her embroidery is perfect. She lives up to her name over and over again.
I have seen and heard a 21-gun salute as my father is in the Navy, but that doesn't mean I don't jump if a gun is fired in my face!
For the longest time, I was very conscious of the camera while doing a scene. It wouldn't seem natural. But gradually, I've become more comfortable.
Ashwini Chowdhary is a very sensitive director. I could give myself 100 per cent to him.
Mindless films are usually far more entertaining because the audience just comes for a laugh.
I love being part of cinema and I don't see myself doing anything else.
Ever since Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai made headlines, every other girl in India wants to be a beauty queen. I was no exception.
For me everything in life is just basic - really simple, down-to-earth. I am a total family person.
Give your 100 per cent. Whether you are working or with family and friends. Even if you are sleeping, you should give it your 100 per cent.
I am enjoying every day of being in the film industry and have no regrets at all.
I have been to Burj-Al-Arab. And I visit Dubai quite often, I really like the place.
I have to watch my moves very carefully because if there are people to support you, there are also those who would like nothing more than to see you fall.
Julie' has not been perceived as a sleazy film, and I am grateful for that.
People think that just because you're an actress, you have to watch your weight and stay slim. While this is true to some extent, fitness is more about health than looking good.
People don't open up when there's a camera.
Tumhari Sulu' will bring a smile on your face.
Social networking is a big boon - I agree to it.
I love working out. I also go horse-riding and golfing.
I refuse some movies. I cannot always give reasons why I refuse. Sometimes, I refuse just because I feel like refusing! I always look at my role, and never bother about who the hero will be when choosing a movie.
I'm not exclusively into R&B. I like Usher.
Having anything to do with a hit film is great. Even if you're a third assistant to the director or second to the editor, if the film does well, every technician, every actor benefits from it.
It takes all sorts of people to make the world.
My fans keep me in good spirits.
I remember I would always study at the eleventh hour, but still manage to get good marks. I was very active in sports, and I was an extrovert.
Julie' is very close to my heart. I have worked really hard for it.
I really enjoy eating food thats light on the stomach.
I am indeed proud to be an Indian.
There is a lot I need to thank God for, everyday. But I think I am blessed because I have a very loving, understanding and supporting family.
Before the release, I kept saying 'Julie' isn't for sleazy men only. Thank god the audience agreed with me. Otherwise, I'd have ended up looking silly.
Saying that you're too busy, that there's no time left for a workout is just an excuse - one must make time.
I really got into keeping fit during my Miss India days.
I have a greed to work with good directors.
I would love to have a gadget that can be worn in high heel shoes, so that it doesn't hurt!
I must confess that Bollywood definitely happened by chance to me, but once it did - I took it up seriously, and made a profession out of it. And it's the best feeling in the world to be enjoying your work and getting paid to do it! It doesn't get better than that.
I surf the net regularly.
I have gained confidence in front of the camera.
I've always been critical about my work. It pushes me to work harder.
When I get saturated by commercial films, I'll probably do another film like 'Siskiyaan.' But yes, as a viewer, I really enjoy commercial cinema; so obviously, as an actor, I would love to be a part of one.
I do have a degree in history.
I will take all the criticism constructively. It will help me to learn and improve with every film.
I was born in Cochin August 27, 1980. Since my father is in the Navy, he was often transferred to other cities. When I was nine years old, we moved on to New Delhi.
It's really important to be honest to yourself.
There are no shortcuts to success. You have to believe in yourself, and never give up.
Life beyond movies is a lot to me. My family, my friends, fitness, my music, books - just a combination of things I am very passionate about.
In short I love my work.
I feel for a film to be accepted, women have to take to it. The women bring the rest of the family to the theatres.
Whether you're an actress or someone who works in a bank, fitness should be one of your priorities.
