Quotes from Jaya Bachchan

My parents never sat down to teach me anything; they lived exemplary life to set a lesson for me.

I do not believe in superstars. For me the only superstar has been Dilip Kumar and he will always be. I don't consider anybody after him as a superstar.

I don't think my husband has any plans to pen his memoirs. There are enough people doing that for him.

You must not get too possessive, especially in our profession, where you know things aren't going to be easy. You can either drive the artist crazy, or you can help him or her grow.

In the film industry, 60 per cent is luck and 40 per cent is availing the right opportunities.

I married a good man and a family that believes in commitment.

You are a human being, you do react. If you react to negativity, you also react to positivity.

People who have made their name in this film industry have called it a gutter. I completely disagree. I hope that the government tells such people not to use this kind of language.

I can't be part of what is being done in films these days and hence I don't do films anymore.

I like visiting the parliament, listening to the discussions and raising questions. It's a stimulating environment and it opens your world view.

I am greatly influenced by my father who was a journalist.

I belong to a middle class family from Bhopal. My father was fearless.

I'm fortunate to have a home in both Mumbai and Delhi, and to be a part of cinema and the political world. Both are different and engaging.