Women need to be empowered through the strongest tool - education. They don't need to be subservient to anyone, but at the same time, men must change their mindset towards women. If they are more respectful towards them, then things will change at the grassroots level. It will happen slowly, but everyone has to move together.

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.

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

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

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

Mumbai is like Manhattan. Theres a certain pace, a social life and the thrill of a professional life.

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.