Quotes from Koena Mitra

No one has the license to decide someone's fate.

I am thankful for moms who try their best, give their all and bless their children with something priceless.

Working in Bollywood is like gambling, you cannot plan in advance.

I am glad I did my Masters.

I have always played strong, sexy and glamorous roles.

Good times or bad, my mom is always there for me, this makes her the best. My mom is everything.

Unfortunately Bollywood goes ga-ga over thin not fit bodies.

A lot of people don't watch cinema. They can't afford movie tickets, they can't go to theatres to watch cinema, they are not on social media. How do you reach out to those people as an artist?

If a script demands a lot of stars we can't avoid it. Instead of complaining about getting a meaty role, I'd rather be glad that I am getting recognised for my work.

India and Indian film industry is very generous, they embrace people from all over the world and make them into stars, give them awards, and huge recognition.

I am a hardcore tech-savvy person.

In Bollywood, once an actor becomes a fairly established name, he or she usually starts taking things for granted.

Heal your mind and the body will follow.

I want to do films where the heroines get to perform.

In Hollywood, one doesn't bag a project over phone calls. You have to work hard, find a manager, give screen tests, attend workshops and take up voice training.

In Kolkata, I had two bikes till I had an accident and had to give them up.

As I am a Bengali and am used to conversing in Bengali and English, I thought my Hindi would show an accent.

Among my hobbies are riding motorbikes and dancing.

Unfortunately, you cannot find honest people everywhere and thusly, really have to watch what you reveal to certain people before you have really gotten to know their character.

Housework is no challenge for me.

Once you are trained in the international martial arts, your body and mind become toned permanently. You can take on any action role.

I may wear sizzling costumes on screen or on the ramp, but back home, I love to be in my torn jeans and sneakers.

Just because you're inclined to do something one way doesn't mean that's the 'right' way.

Men just want women they can rescue. And I refuse to be one of them.