Quotes from Lara Dutta

At the end of the day we need to experiment and if we start being too cautious, we'll end up working with the same actors and doing the same roles. That's how people get stereotyped.

I have never been on a fad diet. I have always worked out and I know my balance.

For years, ever since I was a model, I would be asked about what I did for my skin. So extending my own brand to include skincare seems almost organic to my progression.

If there is a possibility within a film to have a song in the music score that adds a little bit of zing to the music album, then why not utilise it?

Simplicity is the strength of the film. It is an emotion-packed film with simple things knitted together beautifully.

Andaaz' gave me a firm footing in the industry. I would not be honest if I said I knew it would do well.

I never said, I am just a beauty queen or just an actress.

It is a challenge to be a showstopper and not just a model walking down the ramp. Even if you are a celebrity, you have to do justice to the clothes you are wearing and the designer you are walking for.

Comedy is one of the hardest genres. You can tell if it's working or not. If the director is convinced of the vision, you have to have faith in that.

I make it a point to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water daily.

I like Shah Rukh for his wit, intelligence, grit and determination, and Akshay for the way he interacts with people.

I enjoy reading books.

There is no longer any pressure to play the heroine. So I can have fun and be the actor I want to be. I can look beyond the hairstyles and the clothes and concentrate on the acting.

I play characters that allow me to do lot more than just be a glamorous heroine.

A good workout makes me feel relaxed.

I am disciplined and tend to stick to my workout regime and eating habit and adhere to them strictly.

A crash diet never works. You lose weight one day and add it the next.

Me and Akshay share a great timing and bond in real life and that comes alive on screen. Our scenes in 'Singh Is Bliing' are something which audience will enjoy a lot.

Most of the time actresses are just left to play the actor's wife or girlfriend so there is not much to do. 'Chalo Dilli' was a refreshing change which was different and that's why I decided to work in it.

My profession requires me to follow a dedicated and intense exercise regime.

I am still the same girl. The only difference that success has brought about is the love and affection of the people.

I love Indian wear and I think no one can beat the masterpieces our Indian designers and craftsmen create.

As I got older, the requirements of my skin changed. I had access to premium-quality products and these were great brands with amazing research behind them, but they took care of some needs, not all.

Some people cannot understand why I insist on knowing about my role in a film before signing it.