No one can stop me from living my life the way I want to.
— Smriti Irani
To an actor, what is most satisfying is that you perform your role as naturally and that people enjoy it, and more importantly, you enjoy it.
I take my work one day at a time.
I was the sports captain in school. I've done everything - from javelin to discus to basketball to judo.
As long as Reality TV doesn't get boring, it's good.
I think when anyone struggles, they think they are being short changed.
Karan Thapar is aggression personified.
If somebody flouts laws unconstitutionally, they will not get support from the BJP.
No one but people like me can understand the importance of education.
In India, I don't think any woman here is dictated what to wear, how to wear, whom to meet, when to meet... I am of the opinion, I don't think anybody is dictated here; you are not told.
For me, I have never walked a path that has been carefully crafted or charted. I have gone into territory unknown on many an occasion.
Even if Narendra Modi sneezes, people will find a reason to criticise him for that.
The platform of 'Kyunki' is irreplaceable in my life. This is where I began my journey as an actor.
One should not encourage division on the basis of religion, region, caste, or creed if one wants India to truly rise as one of the greatest nations of the world.
Life, especially life on soaps, sometimes needs a reality check.
I feel travelling by road helps me connect with more people and understand their problems.
I have seen rural life and met all kinds of people.
You can't stop trusting people just because of a few people.
Life is so unpredictable.
The unfortunate part of being an actor-politician is that people feel an actor will not take her political commitments seriously.
Every Indian has a right to take part in politics. Why not me?
I've done shows like 'Kuchh Dil Se,' which was a talk show on socio-political economic issues. So I do do a variety of stuff, but I think 'Kyunki' gets the most limelight.
I love books.
If you teach a girl, you are not just imparting education to a woman but to a family that will later help in nation building.
I have my idea of India... don't demean it.
I think I am a living example of Modi's capacity to forgive.
I do see the ministry of Human Resources Development through the prism of gender. I see it through the prism of capabilities.
Unlike the Congress, our party believes in democracy and takes a collective decision.
One has to inculcate a feeling that if I build a road, then a Hindu or a Muslim or a Parsi or a Christian can walk on that road. We all have equal right to share water, electricity, or road.
I am lucky to be part of a 'Kyunki.' Not every actor gets a chance to be part of a successful television show.
I can't speak for the rest, but I think the little India all of us carry in our hearts should be good enough for us individually to take a step to help ensure that same freedom and justice that our constitution guarantees is given to all.
If anything, 'Kyunki Saas' is impossible without Ekta Kapoor.
I meet party workers. This is a must because it helps me understand the problems and issues of voters at the district level.
Why categorise crime as a gender issue? Why should a man or woman be more inclined to believe in certain basic values?
I was going through a very bad phase when 'Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi... ' happened. I was just not getting any work.
I was born in New Delhi in 1976.
I like 'The Apprentice.' I think it's a cool show to watch.
I have attained a fair degree of success. I don't have any regrets.
At home, my children make sure that I fall in line and march to their tune.
Everyone should work within the ambit of law.
Help me build the nation, not destroy it from within.
I am a living example of Modi's capacity to recognise talent and to reason.
I think processes should not differ just because you are a minister. This is a job - a responsibility - not a right to override the processes that every citizen goes through.
There is always some criticism. Tell me one thing that Narendra Modi does and you don't criticise. If he gives a chance to newcomers, you say he forgot the old guard; if he gives a chance to an incumbent, you say Modi doesn't give a chance to young leaders.
I am so busy with my family and my serials I don't get time to watch other serials.
The country's future is what you will make it. Make your local representatives in parliament and assembly more answerable. Ask for more transparency in use of public funds.
I was born in a free country, which seeked to encourage freedom and justice for all. I want to be a part of that process, just like any other Indian.
No character in a soap is indispensable.
I cannot have any apprehensions during elections.
