I find myself at my best when I am dancing.
— Urmila Matondkar
I never planned my career in the film industry, in acting. Yes, I always liked acting, but never ever I thought it would be my profession. I wanted to study, since my family has an academic background.
Stars have no say in the release of a film. There are too many factors involved.
What I have done in 'Company' can't be defined.
I'm quite cool about my sex symbol image. It's nothing to be proud of or ashamed of.
Being a host is about being able to communicate and build up a rapport with the audience.
I don't think there is anyone who cannot relate to music.
Glamour is a very small aspect of being an actress.
I like Meryl Streep and Jodie Foster. Among Indian actress, I prefer Madhubala and Nutan.
Nobody can link the success of a movie with a particular artiste.
I want to do every kind of role with a reasonable amount of panache. I want to be a fair combination of style and substance.
I have always tried to make life interesting for myself by doing different roles that connect mainstream cinema with its offbeat counterpart.
I never considered politics as an option, not ever.
Some people say heroines just have to look good and provide the glamour. Some say, from dance-n-song routines, heroines have come a long way. Today, the heroine's name adds weight to the film, though maybe they can't carry the whole film on their names. I believe, yes, we do contribute a lot to films.
'Masoom' was like a picnic for all of us. We kids just wanted to have fun acting in the film. We never realised when the film was completed. When we did, we realised the party was over.
Just because of 'Rangeela' and 'Daud,' it can't be said that I am a sex symbol.
I thrive on cheese and champagne.
I don't know how well I can dance, but I'm in the best state of mind and body when I dance.
I don't think about how many times how many heroines have said 'I love you' to how many heroes on screen and that I am also doing the same. It is how differently I can say the same thing in my own style or how I can bring a new element into it.
Though I am associated in the public mind with glamorous songs and dances, my appearance in 'Company' is in no way glamorous. Rather than rely on my body language, the number zooms in on my facial expressions.
In Hindi films, there is a definite slot for every character and situation.
Before 'Rangeela' happened to me, all that was offered to me were song-and-dance roles.
My mother's brother is a very good singer. My grandfather took up classical singing lessons and learnt to play the harmonium.
An artiste's input, her ability to create dimensions within the given space is very important.
If an artiste has the conviction to carry something off, he or she can do anything.
I would like to do films where I will be remembered after people leave the theatres.
For me, politics is giving your word, standing by it, and abiding by it no matter what.
I am an actress, period.
The first lesson of politics or, at least, democracy is that it is a government by the people and for the people, isn't it? What makes the person a big leader or a big name is only what the person has done for the people.
I have been trolled for my name, my marriage, my religion, even for my mother.
As you grow older, maturity naturally comes to you. And it shows on your face. It's true not only about looks, but your maturity should also reflect in your performances.
'Rangeela' and 'Daud' are both exciting films. The songs, the music, the dances - they all blend so well.
I am not fond of red meat.
I don't like cooking and don't cook until I am forced to. Then I expect everyone around to appreciate what I dish out.
Dance has been very close to my heart. I am very passionate about it.
Once you are accepted as a star, as a good artiste, nothing else matters.
Believe me, what I have done in 'Company' has never been attempted before.
I value my stardom a lot. I always wanted to become an actress and have loved every minute of it.
I am a complete Aquarian, a total romantic.
I have been exposed to different kinds of Marathi and Hindi music, classical music, and English songs since childhood.
To me, sex appeal means that when an actress is on the screen, she just engulfs the whole screen.
I am not scared of ghosts. I don't believe in ghosts or in the supernatural.
I always liked acting, but it was not that I was dying to become an actress. It just happened, and I am enjoying it.
Media generally likes to generalise things, as it makes their life easy.
I guess I have been daring and lucky with my roles.
I haven't necessarily joined politics to become a leader but because it was the need of the time.
As long as I don't look down upon any characters, that's fine. The moment I do that - the moment I think I'm superior or that others are inferior - I'm finished as an artist and as a human being.
There's a lot of scope for performing in masala movies.
'Rangeela' was a very wonderful film, a great experience.
I like seafood like prawns and fish - I can live on prawns!
