Quotes from Mandira Bedi

They offer me item numbers, Bhabhi roles and all that. When they offer me the role of the main lead, that particular film ends up not being made. I don't know what they want.

I was offered only item numbers and did not want to accept as I had it ticked off my bucket list.

I think audiences were somewhere fed up with watching the same Saas-Bahu soaps all the time. I've been part of one of them.

I don't want to get into the daily soap drama.

Ever since I turned 40, I just feel people are appreciative of the fact that I am what I am.

I'm keen on doing TV shows and if anything really challenging comes my way, I'm up for it.

Motherhood is something that everyone should experience and I didn't want to be left behind.

Motherhood is the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me.

You can't put the blame squarely on one person. Casting couch is not just about one person who says 'come and compromise.' The other person is also willing to compromise. It's always a two-way street.

Gone are the days when you could go to an orphanage or a centre and apply for adopting a child there. Everything is online now, and under one umbrella.

We are a spectrum of colors in our family and that's what makes us so special.

My work has spoken for itself, and I've been offered work purely on merit.

When I'm in Mumbai, I make sure I drop Vir to school and pick up as well. And I fit all my work within that time duration so that I can be as present a parent I can be.

My Tara has the love of a family. She will receive the education and care that will allow her to fulfill her potential wherever her dreams take her. As a parent, I have only unconditional love to offer.

The unconditional love I feel for my son, I can only imagine what my parents feel for me. And it has made me love and respect my parents more.

There is no chance of retakes during live shows and that really challenges me.

Shanti was a strong woman who stood for many things. I would find myself standing up for the rest of the unit when the food served was bad.

I don't make statements, I am not rude, and I have never used social media to attack people or to make points. I use it to spread positivity.

In the 23 years that I have been here in this industry, I have not once been in a position where somebody has propositioned me or I found myself in a place where they're offering me good work in return for some favors.

I am not putting down what is on television, but I don't see myself in that space. Unless someone offers me a 'Shanti,' I would definitely do that.

I don't give two hoots about nasty comments. I can laugh over them when they are about me but it's not okay to attack my family, my children. I can't take it. My claws will come out.

I circuit train three times a week and run 10 km once a week.

I'm stressed when I don't have crazy hours.

I follow a strict routine and healthy diet to stay fit.