Quotes from Hema Malini

After 'Dil Aashna Hai,' I became busy, as my daughters Esha and Ahana were growing up, and I had to look after them.

I just want my daughters and their families to be happy.

Sometimes I act younger than my daughters. But that's when they say, 'Mama, stop it!'

'TMOK' is about the very interesting journey of a girl in a different situation, and different stories blend into one film. The film has a lot of emotional depth, and I am sure people will like it.

I am an artist, and I will always be working. But a film should match my personality and should be primarily based on a woman for me to go forward with it.

To save and keep our country secure, we need a Prime Minister like Modiji.

I lead a very disciplined life.

While families in South India are familiar with Soundaryalahari, I wanted others to know of it, too.

Narendra Modiji has proved his skills and delivered on his promises in Gujarat and he has some very good plans for the nation.

As for my favourite actresses, I like Kareena Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Pure dance form is not dying.

Ahana does lots of things; that's the problem with her. She is a fashion designer and is also writing some scripts. She doesn't want to do the regular commercial films. So she has decided that only if she really likes something, then she will take it up.

Filmmaking is a gamble.

I am glad that I am able to do everything. It's tough because you have to look after the house, family, children, acting, dance, and production.

Often I sit in the lawn and have my morning cuppa amidst the twittering of rare birds.

I think I have aged gracefully.

Darian is a Greek name, and my grandson is definitely going to be a Greek God, just like his grandfather.

I am no more young. So there is no harm in playing an elderly role.

Every marriage is different, but the most important factor in a strong relationship is the love and harmony between the couple.

I had a cordial relationship with all my heroes - some, like Jeetendra or Shatrughan Sinha, are very funny. Amitabh, on the other hand, was more serious, more professional.

We heroines don't get good roles.

I want to work on improving the number of schools for girls and ensuring there are proper and clean toilets so girls are encouraged to come to school. I am told this is a major reason for girls dropping out of schools.

When Shah Rukh's film can make it to the theatres for Diwali, why can't my film release on the same day?

Becoming a grandmother is an extension of a woman's personality. It doesn't matter how many times you become one; the excitement is the same.