Quotes from Ishita Dutta

I came into the industry much after my sister quit. Not once did she demotivate me.

In all my films, I have always played a de-glam role, but I really want to play a glamorous role.

My sister has always been very supportive; she has stood by my decisions and also helps me choose wisely. I've learnt a lot from her.

I keep telling my mother that after marriage, I appreciate her so much more. I have realised the effort that it takes to run a home.

Vatsal is mature and funny and working with him is a wonderful experience and when co-actors are good they help you with the role and he is very positive and it is very comfortable working with him.

If it's a cooking based reality show I would love to do it because I love cooking.

After finishing my college, I wanted to do something related to the media.

I bagged the film 'Firangi' after 'Baazigar' wrapped up.

Some women who are on top of their game have come out in the open about sexual harassment, what publicity do they require?

I know how things function in showbiz and how much hard work is required to make a mark in this industry.

From being a silent person, I started going on stage and performing. It gave me confidence and I started liking it. When the camera starts rolling, I am very different person.

I was very excited about working with Vatsal again in 'Kaun Hai.' I have always shared a great comfort level with him, right from the look test for 'Baazigar,' which is when I first met him. We hit it off instantly and would have a lot of fun during the shoot. We would chat a lot and that's how we got to know each other.

Even as a child, my sister was so confident; she would always take a stand if she saw any wrongdoing.

I consider myself very lucky to have a sister who is also my best friend, critic and guardian.

Many don't know that my sister has silently been my backbone.

Whatever you eat, reflects on your skin.

A lot of money gets invested in making a film.

Every year during Dhanteras, we buy jewellery either for me or my mom, from our jeweller. It's been a ritual which we have been following for years.

My father believed that you should do what you love so you can do it forever. That's the reason my sister is an actress.

While travelling in local trains during my college days, I have also faced this. I pushed and shouted at men trying to touch me but as an actor I have never faced anything like that.

I drink a lot of juices like nimbu paani.

A movement can't happen with just one person.

I think I am very fortunate to have my sister, who is always there to guide me and my food and lodging has been taken care of. Since my basic need of life is secure, when it comes to working, I never appeared like a desperate struggler who needs the job to run the kitchen.

I started painting, I think when I was in school and I used to do watercolours back then. I attended a class for it that used to take place twice a week and I remember I really enjoyed that.