Quotes from Kirron Kher

I was hurt when someone on television said that we film people live in an imaginary world and the sportsmen live in reality. I would like to tell them that we live very much in reality and the amount of hard work we do, I doubt anyone in this country can or in the world can do.

In a very short time I have not only increased the age limit in the government service in Chandigarh from 25 to 37 years but also got approved the flyover at the Tribune Chowk and RUB at Mani Majra.

If college cut-offs are above 90 per cent in a particular class, then where would mediocre students with 60 per cent or 70 per cent go? Students who secure 60-70 per cent marks are also intelligent, but they could not get admission in courses of their choice for scoring lower marks than the toppers.

I am shocked that an internationally renowned city like Chandigarh is facing problems of cleanliness and hygiene.

Give girls and boys equal education for a better life but also train them to do their own chores.

It is not only in India but even in the west you have these crazy shows like Jerry Springer' where people come and abuse, they take off their clothes, do everything possible just to become famous and known.

I wanted to work for society, so instead of joining politics I joined an NGO.

I started my career in 1994-95. Before that, I was with my family, traveling all over the world.

The treatment meted out to women is the same everywhere.

Society needs youngsters with well-developed personalities and not just bookworms.

If we have a full-fledged film city here, it would save the directors from a lot of transportation costs and booking troubles. Further, it will boost Chandigarh's economy by creating huge employment as also will bring Chandigarh on national and global map as a preferred filming and shooting destination.

If the men in North do not mend their ways, then women will set them right.

I am not the governor, administrator or chief minister, who can issue instructions to bring about changes. I can only advise.

My life was taken up by road shows, election rallies and campaign speeches. I was clocking four to five hours of sleep every day.

I think it's great to be a mystery.

All people who are trying to say that only a sportsman should be appointed as an ambassador, I would like to differ from them. No need to think that only a sportsman can represent the country.

Luckily getting to Chandigarh is no problem. It is only a three-hour drive from Delhi.

Anupam can make you feel good in any situation. His sense of humour and connection with people makes him special. We both are real people and have not picked up the airs of stardom.

No relative of mine has tried to pull favors in Chandigarh - got a job or even a license prepared, started a business, unlike others who did a lot for their families.

Chandigarh has tremendous untapped potential as a Film City to cater to the Punjabi and Bollywood film industry.

After I was elected as an MP, there were many who used to criticize me, but I still stood. This I have learnt from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is used to being criticized severally from his days in Gujarat.

If I weren't an actor, I would be an IAS or IPS officer.

People have been affected by the concept of one minute fame.' This is actually a problem with television. The whole world is getting crazy about coming on television for some reason or the other.

I am not the usual film star who enters politics just for the heck of it.