My biggest concern is always the students who are working toward a certain career - when they limit themselves to just that one option. They need to know that the world is huge - it's an ocean, and there are so many options. It's not the end of the world if they don't get to pursue an apparent childhood dream.

Even in India the Hindi film industry might be the best known but there are movies made in other regional languages in India, be it Tamil or Bengali. Those experiences too are different from the ones in Bombay.

I'm not the type who'll yell about my achievements from the rooftops.

I always knew I would be successful. So there was no element of surprise.

Right now, I'm following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass.

I'm just an average woman with average concerns.

I always believed that my silence on several topics will be an advantage in the long run.