Quotes from Sridevi

Listen to your parents; respect them. They are well wishers.

I just don't want to do films for the sake of it.

When I look back, I think I could have done this scene or that better. I am not satisfied with my work at all. I think I could have done better. I am never satisfied.

Audiences want to watch heroine-oriented films, and even writers are writing scripts for women. I am very happy to see this change.

I love to paint.

I am lucky I have him. After my parents passed away, Boneyji has been my father, mother, and husband.

My approach to selecting a film is very simple - it should touch my heart.

If I sit quietly in a corner waiting for the camera to roll, it doesn't mean that I am aloof and cut off from people. It could be that I am thinking about the shot or going over my lines.

My mom and I never thought that I would make my way into Bollywood. I was happy doing films down south.

I play roles now that suit my age.

It is very important for an artiste to be excited about her work in every phase of her career. If a tiredness seeps into one's attitude, it will show in the quality of one's work.

I feel every film has its own charm and gets made for a purpose.

The Padma Shri came as a very pleasant surprise. I am deeply honoured. I don't know what I did to deserve it, but I must have done something right to be honoured by our government.

I believe in good films and bad films. Box-office business and all is my husband's section. Sometimes I really get surprised when good films don't do well... Sometimes you are really shocked when an average film does very well.

Media wants to know everything. We are in this industry: we have to get used to it; we are still getting used to it. So I have no complaints. They are doing their job.

When you have responsible children, half the battle is over. So, you don't have to worry. But you are concerned. The concern will never go, and you'll always be conscious about them.

I snack on sauteed peanuts, a whole fruit, lots of cheese - especially goat cheese - with multi-grain crackers and dark chocolate. These are my weaknesses. I make it a point to eat every two hours.

Oil your hair and take a head massage as often as possible for better blood circulation.

All these labels and praises scare me. I am very simple, and I feel like a newcomer because I never stopped learning.

I eat, sleep, and breathe movies. Though I didn't understand the seriousness of films when I made my debut, I felt on top of the world.

I have always told my daughters not to be dependent on anyone in any capacity.

I have been wearing clothes designed by Maheshwari for many years now.

Direction and all is not my cup of tea. It's not an easy job.

Jewelery is my weakness. Whenever I see any jewellery, I am unable to control myself. My daughters or somebody has to cool me down.