Being pregnant and carrying a child is a blessing unique to womankind and a mother instinctively wants the best for her child.

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.

It's important to keep reinventing yourself, and I want to challenge myself at every age.

It does feel great to be Miss Universe in the millennium year.

I did 'Singh Is Bliing' because Akshay asked me to join. We had a blast while making.

I remember I was a dark horse at Miss Universe. No one saw Miss India coming from a mile and suddenly there she was!

Being in the profession of acting, I definitely have to be a people's person and socialise when it's an absolute necessity.

It is great to see Bollywood celebrities contributing to so many different trends in so many different ways. I think this is one of the reasons that people associate with Bollywood glamour.

I am completely at my wits' end if I am unable to practice yoga for a few days at a stretch! Once you get into the flow it's difficult to leave it, precisely because of the way it affects your energy levels.

I enjoy reading books.

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

Skincare is integral to women's daily routine. They shouldn't have to compromise on what they use or the difference they see just because of the price.

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.

I am a lot happier, focusing on the production side of things than wanting to be in front of the camera. If I am going to dance to someone else's tune, it might as well be my own.

As a woman, it is so tough to grow your business. People are ready to hear all your creative inputs, but the minute you start talking about numbers and statistics, they look over your shoulder to see whether you have a man backing you up or not.

I have been a voracious reader.

Swimming gives me immense satisfaction.

Yoga has always been an integral part of my life style. The benefits I have reaped from a constant practice have been invaluable to me.

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

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 have fruit juices, cucumber juice and coconut water to cool myself in the hot weather.

Winning a pageant or sometimes simply participating in a contest can change your life. Outer beauty is just a part of the judgement, but what's important are your views and opinions that are shown to the world.

There are some careers where hands-on experience means so much more than the book work of it.

In business, you cannot be afraid to ask questions.