Quotes from Jaya Prada

When I had won the elections two times, the atmosphere of Rampur was completely different. But the BJP's Hindu vote, they always voted for me and ensured my win.

Politics and acting are two parallel paths of my life.

I joined politics to serve the society, but we have to be careful about whom we are getting associated with. Many parties cash-in on our popularity; stars become the bridge to garner them votes, so we have to be careful about it.

I moved to the SP. I worked for them for 10 years. But they don't have any ideology. They work only for Muslim votes because that's how they feel they will win.

Bollywood looks only at the box office numbers. If the film earns money, it is usually because of the hero and the director. It is about Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.

With the BJP cadre around with me, things have become much easier.

It is only because of the love of masses that I am campaigning for the SP.

I set up a centre for zari-zardozi artists near Paharganj.

Jaya Prada isn't weak and Azam Khan would know this soon. I will defeat him. I am confident about it.

I feel pity for Mayawati that joined hands even with rival Akhilesh Yadav only in an attempt to stop Narendra Modi.

Azam Khan has killed industry in Rampur and I want to turn the clock around.

The national party's well-disciplined cadre and election machinery is working round the clock for me.

I feel happy whenever people compliment me.

Every girl has a dream - she wants a perfect husband. But that is not possible. There will be ego clashes and one has to compromise.

I think the world is surrounded by love.

I was abused by certain political leaders even though the janta loved me.

I am a politician but I am also an actress and you do need glamour in politics.

I have been a hard-working politician.

Every politician goes through a lean patch during which they go back to their main area of expertise. Some return to business, some practice law, and I... have come back to cinema.

Azam Khan must be barred from contesting polls.

The BJP works for the people. For development, for women, for the poorest of the poor. That is the ideology. I identify with it.

As a film actor, I connected to the people on the good and positive things. But, as a politician I feel the pain and miseries.

The UPA government talks more and works less. Most of its schemes look impressive on paper while they are not implemented properly at the grassroots level even in Congress-ruled states.

Mulayam Singh Yadav has deceived Muslims by making false promises for their welfare.