Quotes from Divya Dutta

Movies like 'Gul Makai' carry an important message, such movies should be made as it shows us the struggle people go through in the real world.

For me, Shah Rukh Khan will always be the most charming co-star I have ever worked with. He makes sure you are comfortable and happy on the set. I think 'Charming' is just his second name. His generosity and chivalry are amazing.

Gul Makai' is a story of a brave heart and a gentle advocate of peace who fought for her right to go to school and became a global teacher.

You are inspired to give a better performance when there are good actors with you.

When faced with exceptional circumstances, people react differently.

Greedy actors should never be satisfied.

I always feel guilty later if I behave rudely with anyone.

After a three-month course in acting, I bagged my first film 'Suraksha' - opposite actor Suniel Shetty.

I am learning cooking... all my mother's recipes.

I had grown up fantasising of being Yash Chopra's heroine because I have loved his films.

I was rejected for many-many films.

Doing comic roles is a great relief considering the power-packed roles that are usually offered to me.

I really relish dal chawal but my all-time favourite is Tandoori Chicken.

I have laid a very basic ground rule for myself. I should be a favourite with the audience, they should love me, my role, my acting, appreciate my talent. I don't want to repeat any of my roles, ever.

I've been dropped out of many movies at the last minute so that hurts because you feel sheer helplessness because you know how good you could've been in that role.

I think I found roles which weren't the roles I thought I'd be doing but they were the kind that brought me where I never imagined myself to be.

My father passed away when I was seven, mom single-handedly brought up my brother Rahul and me. She was a civil surgeon posted in rural areas. We went through some tough times but she gave us a beautiful life.

I primarily look at how a role is laid out by the director. I take into consideration my co-stars, before signing a role.

Acting is my passion but everyone was against it. But mom insisted that her daughter would do what she wanted, no matter how brilliant a student she was.

When I joined films, I was a bit plump but then I lost a lot of weight.

I stick to a mix of cardio and yoga and go for healthy food. I don't believe in starving to get into shape.

I love running around trees as much as a serious role.

When I came to the industry, I didn't know how to meet people, how to tell them that I'm good enough and how to get my first break. It was trial and error for us.

I have never judged a film by its budget or stars.