Quotes from Sushmita Sen

During my time, fortunately or unfortunately, I had no idea what Miss Universe was supposed to be like because nobody from India had won the title before me.

I Am She is an institution that reflects and personifies the grace, charm, and elegance of an Indian woman.

When you see 'MHN,' you will see that the film is based on relationships which are serious, but there is a sense of humour to it, too.

Life comes as a full circle. It feels good when you become someone's idol.

I believe in everything. I believe that everything is an illusion, and everything is there to be believed in.

People who try to tackle failure attract failure. The more you indulge in analysis, it gets tougher. So just keep making mistakes and learn.

Every baby step India takes in achieving anything towards its betterment enhances my identity and personality because I love my country.

I am from a middle-class family, and everything I have achieved in life I have only appreciated. I have never gone overboard because I have seen the other side of life. When you have seen the other side of life, you appreciate what you have.

If you don't believe I'm a professional, do not sign me. And if you've signed me on a certain belief, don't question my integrity.

I am proud of the fact that, despite all the disparities that do come up often in our country, we are still Indians, and I am proud of that.

There is a very pensive and intense side to me that even I did not know someone could capture.

'Sholay' can be given so many interpretations. I have seen this film so many times since the time I was a kid that I think that there could be 50 lovely interpretations to this film. Different filmmakers can give it so many interpretations, as it's a lovely film.

Like a bathroom singer, I am a closet artist, but you need time to paint.

I try and feel good, and the only way to do it is to see myself in the mirror and to know that I'm still a single piece.

I celebrate my life, whether it's being a single mother, wearing diamonds, or holidaying in exotic places.

I don't have any favourites, but I like situational comedies, not forced ones.

I want to learn skiing and parallel bar gymnastics.

I am a Tintin girl and grew up on Archie comics. Then I was introduced to Mr. Bean.

The image is never created by you. It's created by the media, by the people around you. In my real-life self, I would be without make up and in jeans and a T-shirt. But when I'm outside, I'm dressed up. It's not because I enjoy doing it.

Yes, it is possible to love more than once. Every time you give of yourself, the intensity grows.

My time is really important to me, and where I put it has to be of tremendous value.

Know what you want - and get it

RGV, as a filmmaker, is very smart.

'Marmayogi' has a budget of Rs 110 crore, and I think only a gifted person like Kamal Haasan can do justice to such a film.