Sridevi
I feel every film has its own charm and gets made for a purpose.
I snack on sauteed peanuts, a whole fruit, lots of cheese - especially goat cheese - with multi-grain crackers and dark chocolate. These are my weaknesses. I make it a point to eat every two hours.
Once we decided to be in this industry, we have to be ready for everything. You have to be strong but hard working. No pain, no gain.
It is a heartening experience to know that you are loved and being missed.
I have always believed that your face is a mirror to your nature.
In the '80s, the brand-endorsement market was quite nascent.
Jewelery is my weakness. Whenever I see any jewellery, I am unable to control myself. My daughters or somebody has to cool me down.
I am a big fan of Meryl Streep.
Audiences want to watch heroine-oriented films, and even writers are writing scripts for women. I am very happy to see this change.
Being a mother is the most beautiful thing happened to me. I am enjoying every bit of it.
I lived my 'Mom' character. I became Devaki.
My approach to selecting a film is very simple - it should touch my heart.
I love to paint.
In my career, many a times I was not able to be part of many films, and there were many reasons for them. But I don't know why people still talk only about why I didn't do 'Bahubali 1' and '2.'
My husband himself is a producer, so we know the practical difficulties of producers.
I never decide or plan things.
I've been working since I was four. My life has only been about shootings, studios, and home.
Til marriage and motherhood happened, I was devoted to my work. I didn't see anything beyond it.
After marriage, every woman wants to settle down and have children. I have no regrets. I was occupied in my little world, enjoying each and every experience that came my way.
Lunch, for me, usually consists of lots of salad and sometimes smoked or grilled salmon, tofu, or feta cheese. I make sure to add a lot of greens to my salad. I accompany this with some dal.
I am always grateful for what I've got.
Love gives me the energy.
I am in awe of Hrithik Roshan. He is so fabulous. He is like an all-rounder. I think he deserves to be in a Hollywood film.
I loved Vidya Balan's performance in 'The Dirty Picture' and 'Kahaani.'
I am glad that I am in a position to select scripts I would be comfortable working in.
'Mom' is an emotional family drama that's also thrilling. It's the story about a mother and a daughter, their emotions, and how their lives change. Being a mother myself helped me understand those emotions better.
I just don't want to do films for the sake of it.
I am a simple, ordinary mother.
I play roles now that suit my age.
I felt that 'English Vinglish' was tailor-made for me since I found my character Shashi so relatable. Her simplicity and sensitivity attracted me towards the role.
I never thought I will ever get back into films when I took that break. 'English Vinglish' just happened.
'English Vinglish' is simple; that's why people like it. The film has simplicity and sensitivity. There is no melodrama. Some things have been conveyed just through expressions and no lines.
You can never get used to success. Every time, it is a new thing. Every time, you feel different.
It's all about the script. I don't want to do something which makes me feel uncomfortable. It should suit my image and age.
I have been wearing clothes designed by Maheshwari for many years now.
Irrespective of which part of the world you live, family is special, and we'd do anything to protect our loved ones.
I had great memories as a child artist.
I started working since I was four years old. All I remember is I wanted to become a star.
I'm concerned about my children being so much in the media.
It's more responsibility for star kids. Instead of having things easy, expectation is higher. They are compared to their parents, and that's unfair.
I always enjoyed being in front of the camera.
I was a good student. For a while, my parents did make me cope with school and films simultaneously. But after a point, this wasn't practical. I had to choose between studies and films. I chose films.
The work should talk.
I have never felt the need to get agitated or hyper about anything in life.
When you have responsible children, half the battle is over. So, you don't have to worry. But you are concerned. The concern will never go, and you'll always be conscious about them.
I have never felt that I am a star. It never came to my mind.
For me, stardom is feeling happiness and being positive.