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" I am extremely proud of my rags-to-riches story. It's fun to be a misfit or an underdog if you acknowledge your gifts and befriend your obstacles. "

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" I know the consequences of my decisions. I've said no to the biggest of brands. So when I say no to something, I know how much business I will lose out on. "

" If a woman is super-successful, she is called a psychopath. "

" I really don't want to be known as a fashionista. I'd like to be someone more than that. "

" I followed my instincts; I followed my intuition, and it paid off. "

" Ever since I was a child, I would start crying seeing anyone in pain. "

" I don't seek validation outside, not even with the audience. Today they like me, but tomorrow they may hate me. I don't want to be anybody's role model. "

" Initially, I wanted to do films with A-list actors when I was struggling. I was hoping that I could also get that platform where I'm launched with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan or Aamir Khan... and with them my career could also start, but it didn't happen. And then came 'Queen.' "

" Money can't buy everything, but it can buy most of it. Because of money, I could give my parents a comfortable life. "

" I had no work after 'Gangster' for two years, and my sister Rangoli met with an accident that destroyed her looks. My struggle with my parents combined with the industry not accepting me made me feel alienated. "

" It is true that some people are interested in the buying part of things... They want to buy everything from the movie reviews to the media net to the opinions and so on. "

" I cannot approach someone; I lack the confidence when it comes to the guy I desire. I'm very good when it comes to matchmaking and hooking others up. But I can't help my own cause. "

" In Bollywood, if you work with a superstar, even if you are a newcomer, you become a superstar. That didn't happen with me. "

" I liked the fact that my father had a lot of expectations from my brother. I probably wanted to be that person who he could be proud of. "

" No one can guarantee success of a film. "

" I am naturally slim, actually thin. So, for years I have been trying to get some curves. I tried eating food that would increase my weight, but I only ended up putting fat around my stomach. So, now I have made peace with my body. "

" To expect this larger-than-life, holier-than-thou sort of existence from us is not possible. We as much want to make our own mistake as a man does. "

" What can you do if they have slapped you with a legal notice? You have to reply. For all you know, they have taken you to jail or something. "

" I feel that we, as Indians, have a knack for loving a stereotypical, sobbing, sympathy-seeking personality. I feel that we need to promote quirky, cool and youthful talent. We have to stop propagating the sob-story angle of celebs, where they try to be larger-than-life. That is very outdated. It is so boring that it puts you to sleep. "

" For me, to be in a place where I'm on the 'favourite' list of top directors I like, that's being number one. There is no other definition to me. It's not money; it's not how many songs you're seen in or how many clothes you're changing in the film. "

" At 18, I wanted to work with the creme de la creme because I thought that was the only way to be successful. But I don't think any A-lister has done as many B-grade films as I have. "

" When I did these psychological characters like the drug addicts, the ones who were rejected and dejected, I started to feel a sort of melancholia which was very unnatural for me to have at a teenage. Then I avoided those characters. "

" I need nothing from my companion. No money, no financial security, no emotional support, nothing. All I want is the freedom to be myself. "

" I don't feel like a 27-year-old; I feel I am way mature than someone that age. "

" I don't find anything upsetting or gross or degrading about fighting with a mental illness: Bipolar or Schizophrenia. "

" I don't know why everyone feels the pressure to look young. Personally, I hate it. I don't want to inject Botox and look young forever. It's living in denial and anything that has an undercurrent of this philosophy is bad for your growth. "

" Male actors get into production, share profit, and they don't take money at times but are involved in some capacity which is economical and resourceful. These things suit them; as they have made a place for themselves, they have command over the box office. "

" In India, it's a matter of fact that a girl child is seen as a liability. Probably the only expectation is that you grow up to a presentable young woman who can get a decent spouse. "

" Success is the best revenge. I always feel women should answer back either with their sarcasm or success. "

" I always wanted to be the person to whom people looked forward to give opportunities. As opposed to always being the person who wants to work with others and who is always the backup: where it's like, 'If nothing works out then OK, let's get this person.' "