"Acting has always been my passion."
"God has been kind to me."
"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."
"What you feel inside reflects on your face. So be happy and positive all the time."
"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."
"I have never planned my career. I chose those films with which I could relate myself. But if given a chance, I would love to do the kind of roles Meryl Streep has done."
"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 liked Rajamouli's 'Eega.' He is a great technician, and I would be happy to get a chance to work with him."
"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."
"Oil your hair and take a head massage as often as possible for better blood circulation."
"Include ample fruits and vegetables in your diet and no fried or oily food."
"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."
"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."
