We cannot generalise anything in life. We cannot say media people are like this, film people are like this, or doctors are like this.

You cannot say the whole industry is bad. There are bad people, but there are many good people as well.

I feel our life is a miracle, it is finely tuned, computerised and run by one master. You can call him by any name. It is one universal power and hence I would say that God is everywhere.

I think God is sending us messages all the time but we get so busy fulfilling our ambitions or in our day-to-day tasks that we forget to connect to God.

I have read a lot of spiritual works and believe that our body is just a place for the soul to dwell.

Life is not just about profit and loss. One should follow one's conscience and listen to the voice of one's soul.

I was looked upon as this privileged actress who was like Yash Chopra's family. He was my second family. Whatever I have achieved is because of him.

I wasn't overtly ambitious, or tried to get films by hook or crook. I always did things at my own pace.

Women are given their due, and I think female-centric roles are also well-written. But it doesn't matter who is in the centre - a male or female. As long as it is an entertaining, gripping film, people just enjoy it.

I wanted to do my doctorate. I got honorary doctorates which made me feel very fulfilled.

Education is a daily growth. It's not about the degrees but about the kind of person it makes one. I feel it makes a human being complete.

For me, education is very important. It opens up vistas of life and makes it easy for you to deal with it, because if you learn from other people's experiences, it enhances your life.

My mother got married at a very young age, but she did her B.A., B. Ed and M.A. after marriage.

I definitely feel that films and TV shows can bring about social change.

I always wanted to direct a film.

I feel very strongly that the country needs dedicated people who have passion... rather than those who are in politics only for a career.

I want to do my bit for my city and my country.

I've been doing work for the farmers of Maharashtra.

All I can tell Ashoke Pandit is that I don't go tom-tomming my work; all my social activities are for the betterment of my city and country.

I value my friendships and go out of my way to commit time and energy to them.

Over the years, I've not had the courage to get into theatre, but after I did my first play, 'The Perfect Husband,' I couldn't wait to be on stage again.

Since I belong to Chandigarh, I love coming to Punjab.

Television is a very powerful medium and I am open to doing any type of shows on television.

In my opinion, boys should not start with films before they are at least 24 years of age, because emoting on screen needs a certain amount of maturity, and a lot rides on an actor's shoulders.

I left Chandigarh more than 30 years ago. I studied at Carmel Convent and we used to live in Sector 9. My fondest memories are all centered around this city!

I used to brush aside when people used to say 'Poonam, you're different.' It was much later that I realised, I was different.

The things I've ventured into have always been ahead of time!

I started my career when girls of my age were going to school.

I did theatre when it was not considered prudent for film actors to be seen on stage.

I launched my website when many in my fraternity had not even heard of the concept. Then I tried my hand at make-up business which has made life simpler for actors.

I feel I am good at getting things done.

I don't mind playing a mom, but if I'm just somebody in someone else's love story, then I'm not interested.

I am constantly sleep-deprived.

Theatre is a more difficult visual medium than films. You need to hold the attention span of the audience without goofing up and be able to express yourself as vividly as possible.

Even if I am working 12 hours a day, I want to be working, not sitting in my room for eight hours waiting for my shot.

In films, the camera catches each nuance of expression in close ups. On the stage, it is less subtle, you have to act with your whole body.

My friends tell me that I have the wrong temperament for politics.

As an actress, it is so easy to spread happiness with just a smile. That is a gift I will always cherish.

Success is very enjoyable in any field. But for me, success is not in terms of financial gains.

If your work is really successful, it should attract the audience to you beyond just the premier.

I was never in an acting school. But I learned everything on the job like memorising lines, all the technicalities of theatre, how to use your voice and eyes and more.

Life is not about going from man to man.

When you are lonely, you get desperate to find a companion. My advice is instead of seeking Mr Right, use the time to hone your talents or workout at a gym. You may just meet someone special along the way.

Television is all about deadlines.

I understand that for an average working mother it is difficult to take out lots of time for their child. But make sure that when you are with them, you cuddle them and listen when they share their day to day activities.

I make sure that I spend some time every night with my children and it's great to hear them say, 'Mom you are my best friend!' Only a child can make you feel that special.