Quotes from Kirti Kulhari

My true satisfaction came when my parents told me that someone had seen me on TV and congratulated them.

I'm settled emotionally and mentally because of my partner, and a lot of my growth has happened post-marriage.

Rajasthan is a place I visit very often. My grandparents live in the village called Kulhariyon Ka Baas, and I am originally from Rajasthan.

I have visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah a couple of times before, and each time, it fills my heart with so much love and gratitude.

Cinema is a reflection of society and, in most cases, has the ability to be a mirror and not just show the problems but also give solutions and help them reach a large number of people through faces and voices that matter.

I've stopped caring how others are going to perceive me if I wear something that they don't like.

I am not too much into political awareness, but I had known a lot about Indira Gandhi's strong persona. Obviously, she had a powerful personality and a lot of clarity and wisdom to rule India for so long.

I've stopped blaming myself for being a woman. I've stopped being apologetic about my sexuality and become comfortable with myself.

I cannot just blindly love someone.

In Bollywood, everything is very one dimensional. This is a girl: she laughs a lot, is forever happy, chirpy, and that's all she is doing throughout the film. That's not how we are.

Whenever we actors become part of a Bollywood film, there is a certain pressure of earning a box office success.

I wish 'Jal' could re-release so that the people could watch it and know how people from Rajasthan and other drought-affected areas suffer.

Olive oil mixed with raw sugar makes for an excellent lip scrub.

I really invest a lot... physically and emotionally on my work.

I follow Ayurveda, but above everything, I believe in being healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally.

After 'Pink,' I wanted to do something that would challenge me further as an actor.

I am not at a level where I will be flooded with offers. Hopefully, things will change after 'Pink.' It is one film after 'Shaitan' where I am hoping things will change for me.

I cleanse and wash my face thoroughly and apply ice before I start applying my makeup.

I do feel that I have the capacity to carry a full film on my shoulder.

Playing a superhero isn't interesting because then you personify perfection, which is boring!

It feels overwhelming to be recognised for 'Pink.' Surprisingly, all the frustration, angst of not being recognised for my talent and work all these years has disappeared overnight, and I am left only with gratitude.

I do not want to work to stay busy. I want to feel excited and challenged with each character that I portray on-screen.

Post 'Shaitan,' I felt frustrated, as I was not getting the kind of work that I wanted to do.

I enjoy doing both comedy and drama, as long as I'm not doing something continuously.