Quotes from Urmila Matondkar

I could have earned lots of crores by doing hundreds of more 'Rangeela' that came my way.

Though I am associated in the public mind with glamorous songs and dances, my appearance in 'Company' is in no way glamorous. Rather than rely on my body language, the number zooms in on my facial expressions.

I would like to do films where I will be remembered after people leave the theatres.

An artiste's input, her ability to create dimensions within the given space is very important.

My mother's brother is a very good singer. My grandfather took up classical singing lessons and learnt to play the harmonium.

A man who does not approach me because of my screen image or is intimidated by me is probably not being worth approached by.

I haven't necessarily joined politics to become a leader but because it was the need of the time.

In Hindi films, there is a definite slot for every character and situation.

I have always tried to make life interesting for myself by doing different roles that connect mainstream cinema with its offbeat counterpart.

It's challenging to judge a TV show because you don't have any lines. You just have to be yourself.

'Rangeela' and 'Daud' are both exciting films. The songs, the music, the dances - they all blend so well.

I am not naive or stupid enough to imagine that people are just going to look at my face and vote for me.

Some people say heroines just have to look good and provide the glamour. Some say, from dance-n-song routines, heroines have come a long way. Today, the heroine's name adds weight to the film, though maybe they can't carry the whole film on their names. I believe, yes, we do contribute a lot to films.

I'm proud when my dance numbers are spoken about for my expressions and steps.

I had no godfather/godmother/filmi family backing me, but I made it only because I just believed in my talent, and my audience reposed their faith in me. So, I always say that my godfather in B-town has been my audience. Without them, I would be nowhere.

I come from a background where we have been taught to give back to the society, as it is an obligation for all of us.

I have been known to do a lot of glamorous, glossy songs in A-lister set-ups. This was unlike that. 'Blackmail' is a gritty film, so the song is also very different from what I have done before.

Before 'Rangeela' happened to me, all that was offered to me were song-and-dance roles.

I'm a very open-minded person.

I value my stardom a lot. I always wanted to become an actress and have loved every minute of it.

Dance is my passion, and I feel so strongly about it that just watching people dance lights up my face and makes me come alive.

I never considered politics as an option, not ever.

I have stuck my neck out to stand with a party whose ideologies are closest to mine.

I want to do every kind of role with a reasonable amount of panache. I want to be a fair combination of style and substance.