Quotes from Shibani Dandekar

I could easily master Telugu, but picking up Malayalam was challenging.

How much information I want to put out in the public domain is my prerogative.

When my sister moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood, I was interested in Hollywood. Quite a contrast, right?

You would think that growing up in a foreign country would be so easy and fitting in would be a piece of cake, and although my parents were completely liberal and allowed us the opportunity to explore this world, I always felt as though I was searching for people that were more like me.

I was very excited and pleased when I got the opportunity to play Lisa Hayden's role. I saw the original version of 'Queen' and feel the role has so much to offer.

A bank balance never mattered to me but a real and genuine person would.

I love buying gifts for people who I am close to as I know their likes and dislikes.

As far as the sexy quotient goes, I think it's not just the physical attributes or money, but talent, a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor that matters. The last quality is especially important to me.

Definitely my sister Anusha, she has always had beautiful thick hair that grows really fast and always shines! No matter how much she colors or styles it always has this great healthy look and feel! Best hair in the biz for sure, but don't tell her I said that.

'Miss Field' was such a gratifying experience in so many levels.

I feel just in terms of knowing who is real, who has got your back, and who's there for you is what helps you stay grounded and real.

You are going to look comfortable only if your feel comfortable. That is probably the only fashion hack.

As a woman, it's frustrating to understand and accept the fact that there are so many messed up young boys who threaten girls under the pretext of freedom of speech.

When I was doing the IPL (Indian Premier League), I was expected to wear tight dresses. It took me a really long time to understand that you don't have to fit into an outfit and you should be able to own what your put on.

If I know someone who has won an award or received a promotion I tend to gift them a bottle of Black Dog to celebrate their achievements.

I like to write my own songs rather than merely singing what has been handed over to you.

For me it is very difficult to understand the mind frame of somebody who would take time to write something hateful or negative on anybody's page for any reason.

It's a lot to deal with someone who is going through mental health issues; that talk starts to take a toll on you.

Once I started eating right and exercising regularly, I realized that I had done everything I could possibly do and this is the body I was given... and I must embrace it.

I am learning to speak Hindi.

I have been a VJ in New York before. I used to host shows on local television there.

I've started using organic coconut oil to remove my makeup! It removes eye makeup so well and leaves it feeling hydrated and nourished!

There are days when I feel tom-boyish, so I would wear track pants and chunky sneakers. There are days when I feel a little bit more feminine or androgynous. Some days I want to look chic.

I have travelled the world and lived in places such as Africa, Australia, America, and I have to say there is a great sense of belonging that comes with finally settling in Mumbai.