I count something as successful if it pleases the audience.
Poonam Dhillon
Jaipur has definitely turned into a very beautiful city.
Who doesn't like having love, companionship, care and affection? I get plenty of that from my family and friends. But I'm not averse to marriage.
A person's school and teachers help lay a strong foundation, which leads to success.
Filmstars endorse beauty products, which at times they might not even use. We endorse the product and make innocent people in India spend their money on buying the same products.
Even the older generation are able to understand things when they see it on TV and identify with it. A lot of people are able to empathise with the characters. They can also distinguish between good and bad.
Anywhere in the world I have travelled to, people would tell me 'Yeh Vaada Raha' is one of their favourite songs. People would even convey the same on Insta and Twitter.
I want to play good characters, not glamorous ones.
I was never a warring parent who prejudiced the child against the other parent. We are a family wherein everyone cares for each other.
Unlike movies, on stage there are no second chances. Everything is live. If someone messes up, forgets a line, gives the wrong cue, you need to have the presence of mind to move the play along.
It was a unique experience, living in 'Bigg Boss' house for 84 days. It would have been fantastic had I won but I am not sad that didn't.
On stage, you have to hype yourself for two hours. It takes up a lot of energy, leaving me totally exhausted.
I was a bit hesitant in theatre initially, but ever since I jumped into it, I have been pretty enthusiastic.
My teachers made me what I am today. I remember they used to instill confidence in me and stress on remaining focused.
After winning the Miss India title at the age of 16, I resumed my studies.
As far as films are concerned, I would take up only those roles which are challenging and have some substance in them.
Most of my formative years were in Chandigarh.
I in fact started doing theatre before a lot of film people started doing it and I started my website before anybody else.
At one time, especially during the era of action heroes, women took a bit of a secondary role because heroes were doing most of the action.
The government is a machinery manned by human beings.
Human beings are human beings, irrespective of barriers.
I cannot forget the day when I gave the first screen test of my life. The film was Gulshan Rai's 'Trishul' and I was selected. I was just 16.
My children and their generation are not aware of the stardom I had enjoyed during my younger days.
I am a quiet person, not too loud or dramatic.
I would love to do more reality shows.
I enjoyed working in films.
I was just 15 years old when I came from Chandigarh, which was a very small town then. I became part of the entertainment field after winning the Young Miss India contest.
I'm a good learner. I am fond of reading and educating myself all the time.
You can be in films and have a lot of dignity.
Actors are citizens like any other person in the country. People idolize them and follow their activities. So, our involvement in social services comes from this feeling of social commitment and responsibility. We don't do all this to be in the news.
Actually, I didn't take up acting. Rather, acting chose me.
I was a science student and was aiming to be an IFS officer. But, fortunately, my destiny had some other plans for me.
I had a very good experience while working in regional films. I have been very fortunate that way. There is no doubt that the South Indian film industry is very much at par with Bollywood.
I was barely 16 when I started working. And I worked extensively. But you can work extensively till a point.
I don't want to be in any rat race.
Bringing up children always has a bigger role for the mother.
From my experience, I will rate Carmel Convent as one of the most prestigious schools in the world.
Over the years people would ask me which co-star have you been a fan of or admired. I have always said Rishi Kapoor and Kamal Haasan. They are my two co-stars from whom I have really learnt a lot. I have been a great fan of both of them.
Truly, dogs are quite lucky for me.
I was studying in a school in Chandigarh when Yash Chopra discovered me and cast me for 'Trishul.'
People often ask me whether I plan to apply for a job after an MBA, but I tell them it is just to gain knowledge.
I am a bit fussy when it comes to films.
It is very painful to talk about my dear friend Rishi Kapoor in 'past tense.'
I have realised that TV is extremely gratifying in the sense that people see you in their houses, and they get very attached to you.
I am not someone who will bare my soul on Twitter. If I am angry with somebody, I will abuse them there, if I am happy, I will express it there.
After my first play, I realised that comedy was my forte - rather than being a dukhi heroine, I would rather do comedy.
I was one of the first few film people to ever do television.
I did a show called 'Andaz' many years ago which was produced by Himesh Reshammiya.
I've realized that I've pioneered many things and have been a front-runner in a lot of things. I did many things ahead of time.
TV creates good viewership because it generates interest by being entertaining.
