Bhumika Chawla
Happiness, for me, has to be real - life that is made of real conversations, of spending quality time with close friends, walks in nature and woods, praying, feeling real gratitude, reading good books, being able to be in the moment and hearing the sounds of nature.Collection: Happiness
At the end it is you who must push yourself to make fitness an intrinsic part of your life.Collection: Fitness
I'm really thankful to god that I'm getting films and the kind of roles I would want to take up.Collection: Thankful
It's not always about working with the topline actors and filmmakers, because you never know what works and what doesn't. At the end of the day, you should be satisfied with what you've done.
I like exploring new languages. I have grown up in different parts of the country, because my dad was in the army.
I have wonderful parents.
Unless you're seen on-screen, people assume that you're married, you have a child, so you're not interested. So, social media and PR comes handy at that time.
I remember how the South films dubbed in Hindi used to run on TV channels, and we all used to watch it.
I am not going to sit down and not want to grow - not just in terms of work, but also as a person.
Love, compassion and understanding can help the world become a better place.
I am glad that many, especially actors, have started opening up about their mental health issues.
I am a combination of being an introvert and an extrovert - I am cordial, I connect, I can chat with people and then I like to be in my own space.
It's nice to be on social media - but I like to take a time out every now and then.
I am trying to balance my work and home. It's not so easy.
Social media is very important for celebrities to get a larger fan base.
Social media helps us to connect with our well-wishers and it's a good thing.
The things that give instant gratification like social media, or expensive cars, or splurging on gadgets yet no life, or retail therapy, binge drinking and eating are all short-lived; they are gone sooner than they come.
I paint and draw my heart and mind on paper. It makes me happy.
I paint on and off, not very regularly. But since I was in school, I had an inclination for it.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, sometimes it's another painting, sometimes it's people, sometimes nature... Whatever enthuses a reaction from me, I paint that on paper.
I don't remember how many paintings I have made.
Since I was not keen on the kind of roles that were offered to me in Hindi films, I took up 'Yevakudu.' It happened so simply; I went for the audition and before I came back to Mumbai, I got a call from them stating that I was working in the film!
Whenever I look back, I can't thank the Almighty enough for the wonderful opportunities that came my way.
Oh Salman bhai was a fantastic co-star to work with.
I would love to do a Hollywood film.
My career has moved a step at a time and I have always tried to give my best to every project that I do.
I took on 'Tere Naam' because I wanted my Bollywood debut to be different from the run of the mill Hindi films.
As an artist I have a thirst for creativity and doing a variety of different roles.
When a film that we have worked on is successful and garners public appreciation, it makes us feel satisfied.
It's good to have a crossover cast in films. It brings larger audiences as each actor brings along their fans and viewers.
It's not difficult to balance both Bollywood and South. I would not be able to select between either one and say that I prefer working in one. Each film, each language, each team, and set offers you different experiences.
Life is all about experiences and being able to work with good people is a blessing.
I love travelling. For me, it is a very enriching experience. We get to learn new things, meet new people from different spheres of life and cultures. It gives us an understanding of the broader perspective of things and this process is soul-satisfying.
Being in the acting profession, I am grateful because I get to travel for my work to different destinations.
Being busy with daily work and chores, the canvas that we have within us gets filled up to the brim. We need to make ourselves blank again, which means we need to find peace to start all over again and refill our canvas.
The destination I want to visit again is Manali. My earlier trip to the place was nice.
To be able to make a minute difference in this huge world is a big thing.
As human beings, we all must imbibe the virtue of kindness.
It pains me to see kids and teenagers being bullied or ragged beyond a point.
Supporting a cause, while it may be done in the eyes of the public or in your own quiet ways, not only gives one personal satisfaction but also helps one understand the meaning of one's life.
Sometimes your films don't do well, despite having a big star cast, renowned directors and producers.
In a short span of time, I worked with Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar. I was blessed.
Happiness is a very subjective thing - it comes to people in different forms.
We all have mood swings - well most of us do. There are a rare few who have become the owners of their own selves and mastered their beings and have become SOORMAS and have conquered their own selves - they're blessed.
As a single woman, I felt the necessity to maintain a certain decorum as I had to fend for myself, but now that Bharat's by my side, I am bolder.
I pray regularly, exercise, spend quality time with my loved ones, stay near and spend time with nature, walk on the beach, read good books, talk to friends etc.
I work out for one hour four days a week. Mostly, it includes 25 minutes on the treadmill, 20 minutes of stretching and yoga, and some weight training. If I cannot work out for some reason, I just put on music and dance.
I don't have a fixed diet but generally start my day with fruits, a boiled egg or milk and oatmeal or cornflakes. For lunch I prefer a chapati made of wheat and ragi with a green vegetable and salad. I sometimes have yogurt.
For dinner, I like to keep it as light as possible. Usually it's a soup and salad, but If I'm really hungry I indulge in a little rice.
I understand that having good health and family are the biggest gifts.