We will all agree that the role of a home-maker is not an easy one, and seeing all these ladies do it with such finesse is really inspirational! All of these strong women have inspired me a lot to get into the character as 'Anupamaa' truly resonates with their lives.Collection: Inspirational
Thinking of it now, I didn't do a thing for my wedding. I was sleepwalking through it at all.Collection: Wedding
I didn't want a big, dramatic wedding, but loads of drama happened anyway.Collection: Wedding
Bigg Boss' made me famous, and I enjoyed the attention.
Offers have to be really interesting for me to take them up either in movies or TV.
Historically Indians have been frugal in terms of living, using only as much is required. Now convenience has taken over our simple and sustainable ways of living. We used to wash clothes with our hands, we used buckets and a mug for bath, there was emphasis on ventilation - but all that is lost to the fast pace of living.
God's every creation is beautiful.
I know what I do for the environment is not enough, I can do so much more but we're so used to and we're so conditioned to certain kind of luxury in our lifestyles, that we kind of disregard the environment at the cost of our future generations.
I am extremely scared of water, darkness and am claustrophobic.
I have known Akshay from the days he was a struggler.
I am an avid television watcher.
I have been a cry baby since my childhood. Even teachers were scared of my crying.
Bigg Boss' taught me to be a better person. But my mother will still vouch that I am the same devil.
Some people are physically or mentally challenged. I'm emotionally challenged!
I always wanted to open an old peoples home and an animal shelter.
To be 40 plus and not have a 26-inch waist when you're playing the lead can be challenging at times.
You can't predict the fate of a show.
I have been part of some fantastic shows and played great characters, including a double role in 'Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi' and a negative one in 'Sanjivani' because I was bored of playing positive characters.
Every artiste vies for that one role, which takes her a level up, where people start recognising your work and acknowledging the fact that you are a good actor.
They call me garbage queen at home, because I'm extremely particular about reduce, reuse and recycle.
I don't let any food go to waste at home.
I'm that woman who would reuse all the plastic bottles that come home, wear the same clothes time and again, because why not?
I am like Monisha Sarabhai in real life.
I like laughing and having fun all the time, and I make sure people around me have fun, too.
I like watching lots of television when I have time on my hands.
Family for me is my priority and nothing replaces them for me.
Ashwin means the world to me.
I've never had an adventurous streak in me.
The whole casting of 'Anupamaa' is so unconventional.
Since my childhood, I have seen 'Nagina,' 'Chalbaaz' and 'Mr. India' so many times.
In fact, many of us from my generation of actors are in the profession because we were all deeply inspired by Sridevi.
I have met many superstars at our place and parties also but I have never taken a photograph with anyone. Sridevi is the only actress with whom I have clicked a picture.
I cried inconsolably when Sridevi passed away, I also went to see her and paid my last respects.
I feel like I am married to my best friend. I share everything with him - whatever happens on the sets or otherwise. In the same way, he shares everything with me, too.
Though my father guided me on how to act, unknowingly, she has been my teacher. The one actor who I look up to and learn from has been Sridevi. She has been my inspiration.
Ask my family about my obsession for discounts and they will tell you.
I believe it is better to take extra precautions now than to regret later.
My son is no less than a miracle for me.
I had major thyroid issues, so your fertility count does go down.
Having a child was difficult.
From 58 kilos when I delivered Rudransh, I went up to 86 kilos.
Who gives anybody a right to judge a mother? Nobody knows the kind of issues that a woman is going through.
Everyone loves winning.
I'm really shy and I'm scared of people judging me.
I'm very boring.
Ashwin and I don't like elaborate weddings, so we had a court marriage.
In the run up to the big day, my brother kept saying, 'you are getting married' every five minutes. Because everything happened in such a hurry, I even forgot to invite many of my friends.
Sarabhai' is a monster that continues to grow and win millions of hearts.
Every woman across the globe is my inspiration.
According to me every woman who maintains a balance between her professional and personal life or chooses to be a home-maker in order to take care of her family are all my inspiration.