Quotes from Shweta Menon

I am honest in what I do and I think people respond to that honestly.

Not only is my husband the most encouraging partner, he is more demanding than me when it comes to films, wanting me to do better roles.

I know awards give great responsibilities and audience will certainly expect more from you.

I want to do a good, high-tech-commercial-action film. Something along the lines of Bollywood's 'Dhoom.'

I never had a boundary as an actor and I am open to interesting scripts.

I never planned to become an actor.

There is nothing private about delivering a child with doctors and nurses surrounding you.

I love that I am being offered films but I just couldn't do the 'cotton sari-strong woman' role again. As an artiste, there is nothing more I can offer there.

My doctor told me that pregnancy is not a disease but something that has to be enjoyed. So, I wanted to enjoy every moment of my pregnancy and I did that.

I was amazed by the kind of preparation Hollywood actors do for their roles.

When you have a strong support system, you have the freedom to express yourself in whatever capacity you can.

My producers and directors are pampering me like crazy. I don't mind being pregnant forever.

I am no different from so many professionals who go on maternity leave only towards the end of their pregnancy.

To be on a sound footing, one must have one's perceptions of life clear, and a strong foundation. That is all that ultimately matters, not only in modelling, but in other professions as well.

I don't choose characters according to looks. I'm comfortable doing both glamorous and non-glamorous roles.

Sexuality and sensuality exists in every women, along with innocence, and I have represented only those through my characters.

From conception to delivery, it has been a great experience. I was determined to give a natural birth.

I am also lucky that I can forget about any character I do within 24 hours. I can laugh heartily within minutes of doing a crying scene.

'Varmathiye' is a song that can touch your hearts.

I was a big fan of 'Bigg Brother' and 'Bigg Boss Hindi.' Hence, I decided to enter the show.

I have realised that baby care needs a lot of time management.

I would like to have the best of both worlds and still enjoy doing fashion shows and shooting for commercials.

The film 'Kaliman' is about the various travails a woman undergoes. Since giving birth to a child tops the list and I was pregnant as well, I accepted the role.

Paradesi' remains close to my heart because Amina ages in the course of the film and I got to essay her life on screen.