Quotes from Dia Mirza

There are many women who are getting the opportunity to play fantastic parts on the web like Huma Qureshi in 'Leila,' Shefali Shah in 'Delhi Crime' and so many others. It gives opportunity to those who are not getting the work that they desire to do because of their age. So web is doing a social service.

I understand its fun to watch a web series up close to your chest is something else, but to see it on a bigger screen and to experience the emotions is magical.

If you are a woman and an actor, it does not mean that you have to contain or limit yourself to just being that.

I cannot write a novel because I cannot work in continuity. My works are more abstract, may be, I will try short story writing.

Every person has the ability to influence change. I am grateful that my voice counts, and I am able to influence change. But more than that, there is a certain amount of activism that is engrained in me.

I started cooking when I was growing up in Hyderabad, and I was already pretty decent when I was around seven years old.

Every child must have a childhood they deserve. But unfortunately, millions of children are deprived childhood and their dreams crushed under the burden of poverty.

My privilege as a celebrity doesn't disallow me pain.

It takes a lot of drive to succeed as an independent producer.

I love being in front of the camera but I love the fact that I have more control as a producer.

Be it acting, writing, directing or producing, I love cinema. I love the art of telling stories and I'm happy doing one of the above or all of the above.

As a child, I remember seeing what a struggle it was for both my parents to accommodate and adjust to the idea of not being together. They cared for each other deeply; they loved each other. They just couldn't stay together because they wanted different things from life and sometimes, it happens.

When I was younger, back home in Hyderabad even I faced a stalker. I confronted him and asked him his name. That moment, the boy didn't have an answer.

Don't hold back from being an 'empath.' Don't be afraid of shedding your tears. Feel it. Feel the full extent of everything. It gives us strength.

I have 32 sweet teeth. I love everything from chocolates of all kinds to panna cotta to Khubhani ka Meetha and Double ka Meetha.

I always wanted to play a bigger part in the process of cinema, so production felt like a very natural progression and calling.

Digital shows have played a big part in empowering female artists. I'm very lucky to be a part of such projects.

It is important for the film industry to rise above ageism.

When I started out, at 19, I was told, by the media and the film industry to do a certain kind of films and work with certain kind of stars. Coming from a non-filmi background, I did not know how to go about it, as there were different people trying to push me in various directions.

I have always believed that an artiste needs to respond to a story first. One has to feel it in order to live it.

I have always expressed my opinion fearlessly. To not express the truth is far more frightening.

I chase dreams that fulfill me and not a dream that somebody else describes to me.

Theatrical experience will always be the norm in India. In fact, as a producer and as an actor, I always hope that the magnum opus theatrical experience should always continue.

I look for gravitas and substance that can outlast the theatrical experience.