Quotes from Himani Shivpuri

Playing Hamidabai was an eyeopener to how much we've lost in the evolution of our culture and society. In many ways, she mirrors my personal life journey, as a woman fighting to stay true to her passion despite all odds.

It's a challenge to stay true to oneself and celebrate our stories. I do so by continuing to be what I am, continuing to be myself.

If I like the story, I will not shy away from stepping into any medium.

Normally, people would spend thousands to watch a trashy film in a multiplex, but not shell out a few bucks to watch a play. But in bigger cities, we are more likely to find a bigger section of people who would want to watch a play.

I have acted in over 50 films and 15 daily soaps, but the thrill I feel while performing for my home audience is unparalleled.

I cannot stand watching daily soaps that have a lot of rona-dhona and unrealistic drama in them.

I get offers where I'm either asked to play the villainous saas or the maa who just wants to get her daughters married.

My diet has seasonal fruits along with ragi and joyari rotis. I am also trying to focus on a lot of organic stuff.

You either get to play a vicious mother-in-law who hates the bahu, or makkhis and naagins. There is no creative satisfaction in TV.

When I entered in the industry, I was appreciated for my acting skills.

As an actor, the whole process of shooting for movie or television is so artificial though the final product may be extremely realistic to the viewer.

Theatre is an actor's medium though behind the stage there is a playwright, director and perhaps in some, a music composer too, yet the actor is the one who ultimately tells the story to the viewers.

I was pretty good at studies and when I had come to NSD for my interview, I'd lied that I have got a scholarship to study abroad. I told my family that I had a visa interview, but I was actually here for the interview at NSD.

As an actor, if you have done theatre, the magic of it never leaves you.