Quotes from Zeenat Aman

In film you have the opportunity of retakes or of giving your best profile. In theatre, it's right here, right now.

I had worked with many actors who were angry at times and often found them to be tense.

Nobody ever thought of me as dumb. They always knew me as cerebral, a thinking person. Educated and so on. But I was always given glamorous roles.

I would like to say to as many people as possible that please go and see the film 'Jaana,' because we all have worked hard to make it a good film.

I see no point in holding grudges. I'd rather not have any negativity within me.

I'll always remember Vinod Khanna as a thorough gentleman, cultured, polite, who knew how to conduct himself with the ladies.

In cinema, I would not really rate my costar and I would not pick a project because of the costar. I would pick a project because of the director. And the script.

It is a feel-good factor when you get an instant reaction from the audience.

I respect Dev saab greatly.

I must have something sweet to round off every meal. Else, I can turn grumpy. It can be a small bite, but I must have it.

I'm an eternal optimist. I've no regrets. I've people who love me. I've a wonderful life. I'm grateful for what I have.

I just think that I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with some very fine filmmakers in the industry. I worked with some wonderful people on some really interesting projects. So I consider myself very fortunate.

While shooting for 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna,' I just had to watch Dev sahab and I would give my best.

We shot the song 'Hum Tumhein Chahte Hain Aise' by a lakeside. Though the song was a duet, it was filmed as a solo number on Vinod Khanna. I had to react to his singing and it worked.

When I was actively working, I had more than my share of limelight. But over the last many years I have been leading a quiet life and I've learnt to value my privacy.

To perform on stage, you have to run through your paces till you are perfect. Despite the script and director, the actor makes or breaks the play.

Dev sahab was indefatigable. Till the end, he believed in what he did.

Mazhar never wanted me to grow as an individual or as an artist. He always wanted me to be with the kids and be at home. During the very first year of marriage I realised I had made a huge mistake, but I decided to live by it and make it work. I tried to make it work for another 12 years.

I am not a feminist, I am a humanist.

I think a person's true worth is measured during times of failure.

I came into films with 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna.' My first film was actually 'Hulchul,' but it was released after 'HRHK.'

I have two grown up sons who, as I've repeatedly said are my first and only priority in life.

The past is past. There is no point in repeating what you did in the past.

As an actor, I have had an iconic journey and was fortunate enough to have worked with some really wonderful directors.