Quotes from Hema Malini

When my children were young, I set my routine according to their needs.

Acting on TV is ruled out. I admire those who do it, but I found it quite strenuous.

I've learnt music, since this is a part and parcel of growing up in a traditional Tamil Brahmin family. In fact, I've even given three exams in music when I was young.

Irrespective of your partner's mistakes, love must hold you back in the relationship.

I cannot be expected to behave like a film star when I have decided to serve my people. They have voted for me with expectations, and I cannot take them for granted.

TMOK' is a family film, and everyone would like to watch the film. I'll be very happy even if I get 50 to 65 per cent of the box-office opening that 'Ra.One' gets.

Mathura railway station should be a blend of heritage look with modernisation like escalator and better waiting rooms for general class passengers. Instead of taking rest on the ground, the passengers in general waiting rooms should be provided benches.

I would even love to do a Bengali film if a good offer is made to me.

Every art form has its own beauty, but blending it with other forms in separate ways is okay.

It's not that people will vote for me only because I am a Bollywood star.

Mathura station must be developed in such a way that it reflects birthplace of Lord Krishna.

I step out for campaigning only after I complete my pooja at home, which is something I do every day.

Filmmaking involves a lot of money and hard work, which should not be wasted, though nobody knows which film will be a hit.

Money and other tangibles will come and go; they shouldn't be the foundation of your marriage.

I love being in the BJP, communicating with people and doing something for them. It's very challenging.

God has been kind to me, so I really should not be sitting and complaining.

I am still attached to my wedding sari and preserve it with care. There are so many little things I have kept as loving mementos of my father and mother.

Jayalalithaaji was not just a politician: she was the messiah of the masses.

Some restrictions should be imposed on population. First of all, each city should have certain population, certain limit.

Anybody cannot be a dancer. A dancer must have a certain posture, gestures, height, behaviour.

Huge crowds, numbering in lakhs, come to see me wherever I go.

I was very active during both my pregnancies.

I am a dancer at heart.

Among my classical dances, I loved my 'Mrig Trishna' dance. People should try that on stage. I don't know why they don't. It's beautifully written.