Quotes from Deepti Naval

Yes, as you age, the roles obviously diminish.

Directing the television serial, 'Thoda Sa Aasman,' was a good learning experience and I can empathize better with producers.

Television does not fascinate me.

Most of my awards come from foreign festivals!

I played the submissive wife in 'Shakti' because I needed the money. But I'm glad I did.

I have written much more than I have had published.

I am an artiste and truly a free spirit.

I love going off in the wilderness.

Acting was the first thing that obsessed me when I was 8-9 years old.

I have never clamored for an award and have quietly done my work over the years and have been as selective as possible.

I was a loner and would constantly find ways to drift away from crowd at social gatherings.

I wish I was born 20 years earlier so I could have worked with Bimal Roy, Guru Dutt, and K. Asif.

Writing my memoir and recalling and recollecting has been wonderfully enriching.

I am fearlessly independent. I have the courage to go against the tide and pay a price for my choices.

Farooque Shaikh was not sick at all. In fact, when we were working together during 'Listen... Amaya,' I was sick but he was totally fit and very energetic and enthusiastic. Nobody had slightest hint that such a calamity can happen to him. His death was such a shattering news, first thing in the morning.

I do believe that my life, career has been fulfilling, I've had my share of disappointments too, but I have nothing to regret.

I love old Hindi songs, black and white films.

I love music. I like to sing. But I am not a singer. I hum.

I had reached a dead end and that is when I took to trekking which took me to faraway places like Ladakh.

Being recognized for your body of work in totality is some sort of an encouragement that everyone looks for. To have actually achieved it, feels amazing.

On a flight, I saw the 'Chashme Buddoor' remake. It did nothing to me. It had no impact. Watching the remake, I missed the original team even more.

Because I had other means of expressions, I was lucky that I didn't go under and start becoming all convoluted in my head. That can happen, if you're a serious actor and you're here to really be a part of cinema, and when cinema ignores you, it can be devastating.

I like to read people's gestures and implement them into my acting.

I am a seriously independent woman and I want people to know that.