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.
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 been a voracious reader.
A career is about learning to adapt yourself to the new environment and learning to sink or swim.
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.
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.
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 have grown up in a house around all foodies.
When in a movie like 'Housefull' you have to create comedy out of falling on a glass table or jumping from huge heights, it's all action, but packaged as comedy. Here you don't just have to perform a heavy-duty action sequence, but you have to make it look funny and that is really difficult. But it's fun... and I really enjoy it.
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.
Pregnancy is treated like an illness in some sections of our society.
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 can't constantly live in the past, thinking that 'Oh my God, I was Miss Universe.'
Being pregnant and carrying a child is a blessing unique to womankind and a mother instinctively wants the best for her child.
I think I have specialised in comedy movies. And people have liked me in them.
Most people think that action movies are difficult and comedies are easy, but it's actually the opposite. Comedy can be a lot of hard work too.
Comedy is a lot of fun if you have costars who can help you perform better.
It does feel great to be Miss Universe in the millennium year.
Andaaz' gave me a firm footing in the industry. I would not be honest if I said I knew it would do well.
