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

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.

I wish my nose was smaller and that I was a little taller. I also had this perennial pimple problem, so I felt people were just being polite when they said I was beautiful.

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.

The tendency in the media is to portray everyone in the film industry as sex-starved creatures. Please spare us.

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.

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