Quotes from Pratyusha Banerjee

Just because people are older, they don't have the right to tell you what's right and wrong.

I quit 'Jhalak' for 'Balika Vadhu.' I suffered from dengue; I was in ICU for three days, and then I quit 'Balika Vadhu.' I needed a change and wanted to experience new things.

I became very patient. There are a lot of times when people who do not like you are talking about you and telling bad things on your face. In our personal life, we do get affected by such things.

I like 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai' on Star Plus. It not only has a good story but good actors as well.

The TV industry is a corporate world. People come, people go. They leave for growth, money, and many other reasons.

I liked models since I was 3 years old. As I grew older, I started developing a penchant towards makeup, pedicures, etc. I used to carry out the procedures at my home itself.

I want to work in films but without compromising on my dignity.

I have done good roles. I feel good about myself.

People are bound to comment, and that means they are following me.

Whether I work or not depends on the family I get married to.

I will get married to a guy of my parents' choice.

Getting married is a childhood dream for me.

The corruption doesn't cease, the crime rates don't come down, no matter which party comes to power.

I connect with very few close friends in real life.

I ended my journey with 'Balika'... on a good note, but I've been hearing that I threw tantrums on the set and had an attitude problem.

Everybody thinks you're wrong and that you're a kid, and hence, you should shut up. Such reactions hurt me. I can think for myself.

I think reality shows have changed me for the better. They bring out the best in you when you are under tremendous pressure. That apart, I have made some very good friends from these shows.

My family supports me, since they trust me not to do anything wrong.

I love TV and am happy doing TV shows.

Whatever work I have done in a very short span of time, like 'Balika Vadhu,' 'Kitchen Champion 4,' 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,' and 'Bigg Boss 7,' has been great for me.

I'd rather not think about the unpleasant side of the experience. 'Bigg Boss' is the biggest reality-show in India and perhaps in the world. I went into it on a clean slate.