Ayesha Takia
Children should have a childhood and that shouldn't be taken away.
I have been doing ads since I was four years old.
Ever since I was five, I had told my relatives I wanted to be an actress.
Taarzan' is a very clean film which can be seen with your family.
At the end of the day, being an actor means you should be able to do all kinds of stuff.
Everything that happens is according to destiny.
I have been modelling since I was four years old so facing the camera is second nature to me.
I have never let my personal life and choices interfere with my professional life.
I don't plan my acting. If I had to copy someone, it would be someone like the legendary Sridevi. I am really bad at copying people. I am very spontaneous.
Well as an actor I think i try to do my best and play the characters that inspire me and challenge me.
Tom Cruise is absolutely fabulous.
I love people who smile... and always try to smile loads.
Money is not the driving force in my life.
I watch lots of movies, both English and Hindi.
I love going through fashion magazines, love to read - Paulo Coelho is my favourite author.
Career and marriage don't have to do anything with each other.
I love doing Telugu films.
I throughly enjoy films like 'Mod' and would love to do lots more.
I have always chosen to do things that make me happy and don't believe in postponing good things in my life.
Once cannot know if the film is going to be a hit or not so as an actor I choose films that excite me.
Wanted' released right after my marriage and it turned out to be a blockbuster, but I had already made a decision to take a break. I did not time my decision and fortunately or unfortunately, it happened at a time when I delivered one of the biggest films in my career.
Acting has always been special and will continue to remain so.
I don't think it is easy to manage a family.
I just make chai with cashewnut milk, and it tastes almost as good as masala chai.
My mother makes fantastic vegan cheese.
While soy milk is an acquired taste, I prefer almond, cashew and coconut milk.
I think all parents know this is a lot of responsibility... looking after children.
Research is especially important when we're deciding on a new menu.
Everyone should do more than one thing so that life becomes more fulfilling.
I am close to my family but I don't have too many friends.
I don't know why people say you can't have a career and a marriage. Farhan and I loved each other so I didn't see why it wouldn't work.
I love to keep my hair long, and I think every lady should have long hair. After all, it looks so feminine and beautiful.
I can't ever imagine going in for short hair. I'm somehow not comfortable in getting a short haircut done.
I feel women with long hair have a completely different charm - they can attract more attention and if I may say so, they look so Indian!
I've never been someone who wanted to look pretty with nothing to say.
I never stopped being a heroine. I began acting when I was four and bagged my first film as a heroine at the age of 15.
The critics noticed me as a performer only with 'Dor.'
I never planned anything in my life.
When I got married, I decided to take a break. I wanted to travel, see life differently and discover things about myself.
No matter how long a break you take, an actor does feel comfortable in front of the camera.
When you've done good work, you can't come back with something stupid.
I am the kind to sit in front of the telly for hours. In fact, my parents and I are addicted to food shows. We can watch them endlessly. People who have seen us like, this call us a crazy family.
I get irritated when people ask me if I have met a certain actor or I have bags worth lakhs in my wardrobe.
I come from a middle-class family and I value money. This is something that attracted me to my boyfriend Farhan Azmi too. He is a self-made man and very level-headed.
I always wanted to have my own restaurants even when I was acting.
I am the most chilled out, non-competitive and unambitious girl.
I have enjoyed acting, but getting into production is hectic. I am not made for it.
Nagesh Kukunoor is my rakhi brother and a very good friend. He gave me 'Dor' which was an epic movie in my life. I owe it to him for such a good break.