Quotes from Poonam Dhillon

You can be in films and have a lot of dignity.

My friends tell me that I have the wrong temperament for politics.

Life is not just about profit and loss. One should follow one's conscience and listen to the voice of one's soul.

I've been doing work for the farmers of Maharashtra.

It is very painful to talk about my dear friend Rishi Kapoor in 'past tense.'

I did theatre when it was not considered prudent for film actors to be seen on stage.

I'm a good learner. I am fond of reading and educating myself all the time.

Most of my formative years were in Chandigarh.

I value my friendships and go out of my way to commit time and energy to them.

I am a bit fussy when it comes to films.

People often ask me whether I plan to apply for a job after an MBA, but I tell them it is just to gain knowledge.

I want to play good characters, not glamorous ones.

You cannot say the whole industry is bad. There are bad people, but there are many good people as well.

I don't want to be in any rat race.

From my experience, I will rate Carmel Convent as one of the most prestigious schools in the world.

I have realised that TV is extremely gratifying in the sense that people see you in their houses, and they get very attached to you.

I used to brush aside when people used to say 'Poonam, you're different.' It was much later that I realised, I was different.

After my first play, I realised that comedy was my forte - rather than being a dukhi heroine, I would rather do comedy.

I would love to do more reality shows.

When you are lonely, you get desperate to find a companion. My advice is instead of seeking Mr Right, use the time to hone your talents or workout at a gym. You may just meet someone special along the way.

I was barely 16 when I started working. And I worked extensively. But you can work extensively till a point.

I had a very good experience while working in regional films. I have been very fortunate that way. There is no doubt that the South Indian film industry is very much at par with Bollywood.

I wanted to do my doctorate. I got honorary doctorates which made me feel very fulfilled.

My teachers made me what I am today. I remember they used to instill confidence in me and stress on remaining focused.