Quotes from Shakti Mohan

I want dance to emerge as a field where people can feel proud of being a dancer and they shouldn't feel the need to be a Bollywood actor.

I love doing it and I am very proud to call myself a dancer.

I don't understand why no one says 'I want to become a dancer.'

My dance shoes - ballroom shoes, tap shoes, ballerinas - are my life.

I have been living and experiencing dance everyday in my life.

Like every other teenage girl, I was a great fan of Hrithik sir. This childhood crush was not like others though - the love for him was so deep in my heart that my boarding school hostel room was filled with his posters which I didn't let any one touch. My heart was broken when I saw him getting married.

Make-up is a natural extension of dance for me. It gives the finishing touches to my art enhancement.

Kathak and Bharatnatyam are my forte.

Make-up is such a huge fragment of my career and image.

I am very fulfilled just dancing.

As a dancer I feel fulfilled and would want all dancers to be proud of themselves.

I was on my way to fetch my little sister from school when I met with an accident. A bike which was at a very high speed ran over my leg while I was crossing the road. My leg was so badly fractured that it took me almost seven months to be able to stand on my legs again.

People always assume that once you are in a reality show, you will become an actor for fame and money.

Being part of reality shows is not easy as I had to learn some new forms that I had never heard of. There were times when I was given two days to learn a new form and perform it in front of thousands! That was a challenge for me.

France has always fascinated me. It is a country that boasts of rich culture, heritage and of course, royalty.

There's nothing to beat 'DID' on Indian television... the show that has given me so many highs in my career!

I am ready to do whatever I need in order to survive.

I would love to pursue other things only if they are related to dance, as I have always been passionate about dance.

I avoid oily food and in fact my friends get mad at me as I don't have cake even on my own birthday. I do have a sweet tooth though for chocolates.

Being in the business of the entertainment, fitness plays a more imperative role because there is a corporal representation to constantly cater to.

Breathing is crucial in dancing and so it is an important part of my exercises.

I started off as a contestant and I realise that it's not easy being scrutinised by experts. And when you are a judge you need to ensure you are judging fair. Both require a lot of hard work and commitment.

Launching a dance calendar required so much hard work and decision making.

I look for that earnest yearning in talent, you may not be the best at what you do, but if you have the passion you can at some point become your own inspiration.