Quotes

English was always my favorite subject.

Like every parent, my parents too took a lot of effort to give us the best, and to keep things as normal as possible.

I am the dictionary meaning of the word introvert.

It was not easy to convince someone to put their hard-earned money into my work. But if we have the talent and confidence and if the producers are confident of your work, it is not difficult to get a producer.

After '3' I wanted to do something different.

Dhanush has been my strength. When I asked him if he would work in my film, he did not even think twice.

I miss my dancing.

As a newcomer, I am eager to try every genre of film making.

When my friends asked me to blog, I thought why not write a book? People may be interested in knowing what it would take to be Rajini's daughter.

Some days writing flows like a stream and there are times I get stuck.

On one of my birthdays, I wanted to go to a disco, but Daddy refused permission. But when I insisted he finally took the entire family to the disco for five minutes.

It's not like I woke up one day and said, 'Okay, I want to become a director.'

For me it was more than passion... it was more like an obsession to become a director.

It gives you a high when you create characters and make them do what you want them to do.

It was great working with Dhanush. Since we are married, it worked to my advantage because we were in sync and understood what we wanted from each other.

My family is my strength and my weakness.

Life will take its toll on all of us. We get injured, we get old. It's really sad to try to run away from these harsh realities of life. Looks are not everything. I am not going to look beautiful all the time.

Right now, I'm following the Buddhist principle: Smile as abuse is hurled your way and this too shall pass.

I like to be human and not lose myself in becoming a mannequin, which people in showbiz are accused of.

Even in India the Hindi film industry might be the best known but there are movies made in other regional languages in India, be it Tamil or Bengali. Those experiences too are different from the ones in Bombay.

I really don't work to a plan, but I just do what interests me and what I like to do.

I was more excited than scared, at the opportunity to work in an English movie.

What's blessed about my life is that I have been able to connect with the global audience on a regular basis. I am thankful for everybody's love, and I reciprocate that, but I also have to deliver on every occasion.

The more you are blessed with experience, the fuller and the more enriched you are in your craft.

I don't know about changing my perspective, because motherhood is such a glorious blessing and I am very thankful for that. It's such a beautiful experience. I so strongly recommend it. It's bliss, love and fulfillment of another level.