As a woman, it is so tough to grow your business. People are ready to hear all your creative inputs, but the minute you start talking about numbers and statistics, they look over your shoulder to see whether you have a man backing you up or not.
It is great to see Bollywood celebrities contributing to so many different trends in so many different ways. I think this is one of the reasons that people associate with Bollywood glamour.
I am disciplined and tend to stick to my workout regime and eating habit and adhere to them strictly.
It is about priorities in life and for me, ever since I have been a mom, my family and kid have been my first priority.
I am a lot happier, focusing on the production side of things than wanting to be in front of the camera. If I am going to dance to someone else's tune, it might as well be my own.
For years, ever since I was a model, I would be asked about what I did for my skin. So extending my own brand to include skincare seems almost organic to my progression.
I remember I was a dark horse at Miss Universe. No one saw Miss India coming from a mile and suddenly there she was!
If there is a possibility within a film to have a song in the music score that adds a little bit of zing to the music album, then why not utilise it?
Being in the profession of acting, I definitely have to be a people's person and socialise when it's an absolute necessity.
I am a model and actress and I have to maintain myself. In today's world, it's very important to take care of your health.
I think the Hindi film heroine is stereotypical. It is nice to have an opportunity to have that freedom to not to do that anymore.
I came from modelling industry so I am part of fashion industry. It is not that I hated being part of glamorous film.
In any relationship, only if both partners bring in emotional, financial commitment and honesty in equal measure, can there be harmony.
Motherhood takes vanity completely out of the picture. Comfort is the key. When you are coming out of a plane after a 9-hour flight with drool all over your clothes, the last thing you are worried about is being photographed. You just want to take your kid home.
I like Shah Rukh for his wit, intelligence, grit and determination, and Akshay for the way he interacts with people.
Me and Akshay share a great timing and bond in real life and that comes alive on screen. Our scenes in 'Singh Is Bliing' are something which audience will enjoy a lot.
While I love dancing and I am trained in certain forms, I can tell you that I dance better with my daughter because we dance like there is no one watching us.
I don't have any particular person who I look up to for fashion ideas. I just admire some women for the way they dress, such as Cate Blanchett and Audrey Hepburn.
I love Indian wear and I think no one can beat the masterpieces our Indian designers and craftsmen create.
Skincare is integral to women's daily routine. They shouldn't have to compromise on what they use or the difference they see just because of the price.
As I got older, the requirements of my skin changed. I had access to premium-quality products and these were great brands with amazing research behind them, but they took care of some needs, not all.