Quotes from Neelam Kothari

The men who are available are just not worth it.

Since not everyone is looking for something elaborate, I've come up with a range of simple things that everyone can buy and wear.

My family has been in the business of manufacturing exclusive handcrafted jewelry for many years.

My jewelry is inspired by period pieces but has a contemporary look.

I was very clear that I'd join my family business and become a jewellery designer.

I wore baggy clothes with a broad belt in strange colour combinations like yellow and purple! I wasn't brand conscious.

Trends keep changing but the more classic designs never go out of style.

Be it judging or be it acting, yeah if something interesting comes my way even if it's judging for another show, I'll be open to it.

The young talent we have in dancing in our country is to be seen to be believed.

One day I was in the movie world with its glamour and then when I looked at it realistically and realised my shelf life was over, I was out of it all, setting up office somewhere.

A lot of people say I am different from other actors and actresses because I don't mix around with a lot of filmy crowd.

I had no clue the songs from my films almost three decades ago are still popular.

I have no problem saying I am 50.

I have always been fascinated with precious stones, especially colored ones, and knew that I would eventually join the family business and be a jewelry designer some day.

I have experimented with semi-precious stones because it's more fun and affordable too. Then, I have the colourful rubies, Columbian emeralds and a mix of everything.

Govinda and I met after a very long time. We did many films together but I really didn't know that we were so popular as a jodi. We haven't kept in touch per se, but sometimes bumped into each other at a party or two. We don't have common friends, we have no commonalities.