I had never dreamt Id become an actress. It was destiny that put me in the right place at the right time and gave me the right opportunities.

Theres a child within me. Everything is fascinating. The hunger to learn, do better and more creative things never goes.

Depend on yourself; you won't be let down.

It's so ironic. When you finally achieve recognition, you hide behind dark glasses.

Age is just a number, and your talent will never fail you. It has no expiry date.

For me dancing is not just moving your arms and legs but basically it's a very spiritual experience. It's part of me and a second nature to me. You can say it is in my blood.

I've been a staunch advocate of women's empowerment, and I've worked hard throughout my career to advance the cause. It is heartening to see that gender equality is really becoming more of a reality. There is still much more to be done, and I'm confident that, by working together, we can empower women worldwide.