I'll never forget where I'm from. It's essential to remain humble and evolving.

Everything big-budget or stereotypical I was offered after 'Slumdog Millionaire' was a huge no-no.

Young women who want an education will not be stopped

I'm proud of myself. I like the way I'm made.

As the worlds getting filled with temptations, were getting a bit frivolous and a bit fickle.

More than anything else, if you can spend a great deal of dedicated time observing people without judgment, that can be a great way of learning.

The only thing I can pride myself on is making a really good breakfast.

One of my favorite actors is Javier Bardem, he always challenges his previous roles, and basically does the unexpected.

I think it's important to be extremely proud of one's origins, especially when you are a foreign actress with ethnic features.

Here's another secret - I have really big feet. I'm a size ten, so every opportunity I get I buy myself shoes.

I don't think Bollywood is only mindless cinema, but a lot of films they churn out are not films that I completely enjoy watching.

If I reveal myself without worrying about how others will respond, then some will care, though others may not. But who can love me, if no one knows me? I must risk it, or live alone.

Fans are what make a performer and I've always taken them seriously.

When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.

You won't be happy anywhere until you're happy somewhere.

Dream the impossible because dreams do come true.

You listen to people that love you and you listen to people that you trust. Most of all, you listen to yourself.

When you are trying to do something when you are getting started and you are trying to make records for the first time, you want it to be the best.

Words are inaccurate pointers to reality and should by no means be trusted.

In the end, it’s all a question of balance.

I'm sorry I didn't wear paint this morning. I tend not to wear it unless I'm getting highly paid.