If something really gave me immense happiness, I will remember it for the rest of my life in vivid detail. But if something bothered me, or I regretted it deeply, I will move ahead from it and forget.
— Sushmita Sen
I am proud of the fact that, despite all the disparities that do come up often in our country, we are still Indians, and I am proud of that.
I don't work more than 8 hours a day. At times, people get angry with me because of this, but I can't work more than that.
I am very spoilt and want my travel to be smooth and peaceful. I don't like to rough it out, and I certainly do not fancy the idea of backpacking.
I celebrate my life, whether it's being a single mother, wearing diamonds, or holidaying in exotic places.
Every baby step India takes in achieving anything towards its betterment enhances my identity and personality because I love my country.
I was born to two people who helped me imbibe feelings of nationhood in my heart and love for the country.
Ask a celebrity what social cause he or she wants to take up, and many would say utopic things. For me, however, the decision is very clear... I want to do something for children, a category of people I am genuinely fond of.
Life's all about choices. Everyone's destination is the same; only the paths are different.
What I do gorge on is sushi. This is the only dish I don't mind overindulging in.
I used to find going to the gym torturous.
I find the idea of walking down the aisle and then being handed to the groom by the father very romantic.
Life becomes easier when we stop aping people. Which is on all fronts, be it looks, body shape, or anything.
Wasim Akram is a splendid human being and a thorough gentleman.
I put on weight easily and lose it equally fast.
Kolkata is home.
During my time, fortunately or unfortunately, I had no idea what Miss Universe was supposed to be like because nobody from India had won the title before me.
My time is really important to me, and where I put it has to be of tremendous value.
I don't want to bore people with things that don't matter to them. I want to share parts of my life that are universally true with other people.
I love parasailing, taking strolls, indulging in water sports, hanging out in touristy places - especially night markets.
I didn't get out of India till I was 15 years old, and I went to Malaysia with my father for an exhibition. And after that international visit, the next time I stepped on foreign shores was for the Miss Universe pageant at the age of 18.
For a woman who didn't want to be an actress, who is too tall, lanky, shy, and who didn't fit into a Hindi conventional heroine, I am overwhelmed that my audiences have accepted me in India and the world.
India is my mother.
I want to learn skiing and parallel bar gymnastics.
Comedy has always been my favourite genre, and I always wanted to be a part of a process which makes people happy. The genre has always been lucky for me.
I am pretty decent-looking.
I usually don't include sugar in my meals.
I started modelling from the age of 16, and within three years, I was bored and decided to shift to films. But I love modelling because it gave me independence.
It is my childhood dream to have a Christian-style wedding, just like the fairy tales.
I don't talk about things like women power and this and that. Because I believe fighting for it is saying we are weaker. I don't believe in that concept. For me, there is no fighting for women.
The Indian television industry has catapulted into a huge business. Films, however, have not lost one shred of charisma or commercial lucrativity.
Yes, it is possible to love more than once. Every time you give of yourself, the intensity grows.
I am really glad to be a part of Srijit Mukherji's 'Nirbaak.'
If you want to convey a message, you must do so in an enjoyable format.
When I am on a set and I am working, I am almost near-obsessive about it. I love the process.
I truly believe children learn by examples much more than what you can teach them verbally.
I thrive in places where there are different kinds of people and energies that can go into creating a very cosmopolitan kind of space.
I am proud of Aishwarya. She has given every Indian a reason to be proud.
With the amount of flops that I have seen in my career, one would think that my career would have been over long back. But it has sustained. And I truly believe it did because I lived life on my own terms.
I am proud to be an Indian.
Everything that has come my way has moulded me as an actor and as a person.
I've always been an adventurer, an explorer.
Everybody knows that I'm not the most beautiful woman in the world.
When my face starts to feel chubby, I know there is an issue with my weight.
I always imagine myself as a bride who will wear a gown, with a long train and veil.
I believe people, especially women, have become more accepting of who they are.
There was a time when everybody was busy doing, 'What is she wearing? How is she looking?' I am happy that is changing now.
I believe unexplored territories and taking on new ventures is the natural progression all human beings must experience.
Being in love is all about the ability to give rather than take. It is not easy, but if you can accept this, then you will experience love.
I have always been a mother. When I was kid, I mothered my younger brother. I mothered my parents and even my boyfriends.
