Quotes from Nagma

You cannot expect rewards without putting in hard work.

I have the love and support of people, which is overwhelming.

Though I have worked in Bhojpuri films and had been introduced to the culture of the area, it was on visiting that region that I came to know that a lot needs to be done to improve the living conditions, and an initiative has already been made with the help of the Pardesiya Kala Sangam and Jagriti, both NGOs.

I have been with the Art of Living for around four years. Now, I have started taking classes, too. It has taught me to be patient and achieve a state of peace.

The AAP tried to lure the voters by giving them freebies, but they only gave free water that was dirty and unfit.

The Congress has provided people with MNREGA, Right to Information, food security, voting right to youths attaining the age of 18 years, land acquisition and rehabilitation act, and development-oriented programs like Jan Lokpal against corruption. That is why only Congress can provide a better government for the country's development.

I was never hell bent on being an actress forever, but I will not say that I won't work again.

It is not only in Meerut but entire U.P. where caste equation has phenomenal influence on politics.

If I sense trouble, I ask the crowd to calm down and step back.

Film actors already have a public outreach, which helps political parties bridge the gap between them and the people.

After establishing myself as politician I will take decision about my future in film industry.

I share a very cordial relationship with my father's side of the family.

I have campaigned in many states across the country. Lok Sabha, assembly, corporation elections... I have worked in all of them.

If my own party workers criticize me, how will I reach out to people?

Bhojpuri film industry is very small - precisely eight people govern the whole industry and I am one of them.

So what if I am an actor? MGR, Jayalalithaa, Raj Babbar, Sunil Dutt - all made successful politicians.

Frankly, I wasn't comfortable with the idea of showing my private life to the public.

The BJP is filled with people who wish to divide the country.

Modi has failed to respect his own family.

It becomes difficult for a woman to become part of a lobby without eyebrows being raised. Even if she has proved herself with sheer stint of hard work, it will still be difficult for her to be accepted.

My mother belongs to a family of freedom fighters.

Of course, whether it's for negative or positive reasons, I've always been in the news... I've been constantly discussed inside and outside the film industry. That means I matter, doesn't it?

I am proud because when the history of Bhojpuri film industry will be written my name will be there.

Cricketers and Bollywood stars are attracted to each other because they are both well-known in their fields, and the constant pressure of proving oneself doesn't exist.