Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Dia Mirza - Page 2

I look for gravitas and substance that can outlast the theatrical experience.

It takes a lot of drive to succeed as an independent producer.

It is impossible to teach people to conserve nature if they don't learn to love nature.

I am so glad to have found a sister in Sonam Nair. She makes work such a joy.

For any female actor, the age between 35 to 45 is treacherous. Filmmakers tell me, I am at that awkward age. No parts are written for women in this age bracket, while men at that age flourish and have great careers.

I cannot write a novel because I cannot work in continuity. My works are more abstract, may be, I will try short story writing.

I think every opportunity, every disappointment, every rejection, every accolade... everything has contributed in shaping my character and my choices and who I have become.

Theatrical experience will always be the norm in India. In fact, as a producer and as an actor, I always hope that the magnum opus theatrical experience should always continue.

As a child, I remember seeing what a struggle it was for both my parents to accommodate and adjust to the idea of not being together. They cared for each other deeply; they loved each other. They just couldn't stay together because they wanted different things from life and sometimes, it happens.

My stepfather was an exemplary human being. It took me a lot of time to accept him as a parent. But what he did intelligently was he befriended me.

It is important for the film industry to rise above ageism.

I have always expressed my opinion fearlessly. To not express the truth is far more frightening.

Roles for women need to be better written.

People all over the globe love to see women in a sari. I always love to be draped in one as well.

I want to go back to the '80s, wish India could go back to '80s, when life was simple.

I have always believed that cinema is one of the greatest instruments of positive social change. Stories can be light, engaging and poignant, but they need to say something.

It was extraordinary living in Mumbai, navigating my course, understanding how to manage my finances on my own, mapping out my daily expenses.

One doesn't have to be an activist and start a movement.

If you are asking me whether I would want to have kids, I would say obviously I want them. It's only natural after a certain phase in life.

I only want to be part of movies that I believe in and I have no regrets.

Every child must have a childhood they deserve. But unfortunately, millions of children are deprived childhood and their dreams crushed under the burden of poverty.

Every person has the ability to influence change. I am grateful that my voice counts, and I am able to influence change. But more than that, there is a certain amount of activism that is engrained in me.

I should thank my parents for my beauty. It's in my genes.

Failure at the box office of some of my earlier films led to a lack of opportunity to play main lead in good films.

While growing up, I saw how finances can play havoc in anybody's life. While we were comfortable, money didn't come easy.

Working with a female director has great perks.

It really doesn't matter whether it's an ensemble cast or it's a lead or what is perceived as a commercial or non-commercial or an offbeat film. None of that would matter, what really matters is the story and who's telling the story.

I have enough make-up to last me five lifetimes.

It takes a lot to be a part of a film and as an artist, I want to be a part of subjects that makes me feel happy and that's become a big priority for me.

I have never stored water in plastic bottles, always in glass, steel or copper bottles and containers. I even carry my own water to work, and refill bottles for drinking.

I feel that if you are a creative person, you choose various mediums to give vent to your ideas.

I did not set up Born Free because I wanted to see myself in films... I want to take my aspirations to another level.

I lost my biological father when I was 9, I lost my stepfather at 23. Both men had such a deep impact in my understanding of life.

I don't give in and I don't believe in giving up. This comes naturally to me, I know no other way.

My personal style is classic. So a classic element will always find its way into everything I wear.

I love being in front of the camera but I love the fact that I have more control as a producer.

I have always wanted to make a movie, in fact I always wanted to direct someday. But I never thought I would be a producer.

People worship and revere Ganga as a mother, and then throw away flowers in a plastic bag into the same river.

I have grown up on a diet of sunrise picnics, learning the names of butterflies, planting trees.

Well, now I would like to kidnap Johnny Depp and yes, Ranbir Kapoor for sure.