Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actress Dimple Kapadia.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Dimple Kapadia is an Indian actress predominantly appearing in Hindi films. Born and raised in Mumbai by wealthy parents, she aspired to become an actress from a young age and received her first opportunity through her father's efforts to launch her in the film industry. She was discovered at age 14 by the filmmaker Raj Kapoor, who cast her in the title role of his teen romance Bobby (1973), which opened to major commercial success and gained her wide public recognition. Shortly before the film's release in 1973, she married the actor Rajesh Khanna and quit acting. Kapadia returned to films in 1984, two years after her separation from Khanna. Her comeback film Saagar, which was released a year later, revived her career. Both Bobby and Saagar won her Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Through her work over the next decade, she established herself as one of Hindi cinema's leading actresses.
I see candles as varied things. They give a warm glow, and fire purifies.
I got more than my share in life; a little more wouldn't hurt.
I speak Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and English.
I don't like questions that delve into my personal life.
Women sometimes get so caught up in life... their marriage takes over their life, their relatives take over their life, and then they forget who they are.
I was never a chiffon and satin person. I am always a cotton person. It's just the way I am.
I will continue to give justice to do whatever I want to and like to do.
We used to take two years to complete a film, and sometimes, we used to be told on the sets that the scenes are still being written. Everything today is pre-planned.
I have realised that it has become essential to promote your film. God forbid, if a film doesn't run, I shouldn't be blamed for that.
I like a slower pace of life.
I like all kinds of music, be it old Hindi movie songs or English classics.
My candle-making business gives me decent money.
If I am not excited about a project, then how do I expect my audience to watch my film? Give me good roles, and I will be working round the clock.
I read a book on candles and got curious. I followed it up by taking a course with famous London-based candle maker David Constable. And now these have become the passion of my life.
I travel a lot; I go hunting for antiques.
I was never a 'Mills and Boon' kind of a person.
I love playing poker, reading, and painting.
I have done fewer films than I should have. No regrets. I wanted to be at home.
I just love candles... the colour, the glow, the light.
The biggest high for me was to marry Rajesh Khanna. That was a high, and I don't think my success was as much of a high as getting married to this superstar. I used to be a big fan of his; it was dream come true.
I made my film debut in 1973.
Hindi cinema hasn't moved at all in terms of roles for actresses beyond 18 years.
Art is a beautiful world to get into. Once you are there, it is very difficult to get out of it. Like, once you start painting, you don't want to leave your brush and colours.
People call me fussy, but that's a fallacy.
My journey with Rajesh Khanna was good, thrilling... a roller coaster ride. I feel honoured to have two children with him.
I am a gypsy, basically.
It is a pleasure if you pull out all your clothes out of the wardrobe and manage to fit into everything easily.
I think Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh are doing a fabulous job.
Films cannot change anybody's life. That's a load of crap.
Direction or even production doesn't fascinate me at all.
I get attracted to different things. I have a different take on everything. I like to do different things. I don't like the regular stuff.
I'm a very open person, and I am not ashamed of it being out there. It's part of life.
Hrithik Roshan is excellent - he is miles ahead of everybody in passion and dedication.
Where can I earn money if not from my work? We do some films for money and some for creative satisfaction.
As a viewer, I decide when I see the promo of a film whether I want to watch it or not. No amount of marketing can convince me otherwise.
I find it very boring to keep on talking about myself! Which is why I find giving interviews also very boring.
I was lucky that my first movie itself established me as an actress.
I love driving.
I'm not satisfied in the sense I am not looking for any roles, but I do make peace with myself saying that 'I am not the best in the world.' But I have tried to give my best, and I want to get better.
I often meet directors who want to cast me as the protagonist, but if the rest of the characters are not strong enough, the film is bound to fall flat on a creative level.
Being a creative person, I'm naturally drawn towards art of any kind. But I'm more attracted to paintings because they radiate an aura of their own.
I haven't been a prototype mother.
I love seeing colours of various hues; they simply fascinate me.
To me, Valentine's Day is not merely limited to a lover but speaks of universal love.
I love Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Tabu.
People feel I look younger than my age. I don't feel that way.
People who know me know that I am very clumsy, always fumbling, and I talk rubbish most of the times.
Our family was always together. Whenever Kakaji needed something or wanted to discuss some issue, he would always bring it up with us. Certain things happened that brought us closer.
I believe that life begins at 50.
Life has to be a roller coaster ride. Otherwise, what's the point of living? Why should I make a song and dance about mine?
There are bathroom singers, but I am a bathroom painter. In other words, my art will stay inside the four walls of my house.
There is certainly no formula of making a successful film, but there are means to make a sensible film.
I don't mind talking about my professional career, but I hate interviews if I have to answer a stupid question about personal matters.
Actors used to concentrate on acting, but today they are businessmen, too, and think about the numbers game as well. They multi-task very well. It's admirable that they have this ability.
People still come to me and compliment me on 'Bobby.'
When a successful man goes to pieces, his frustration engulfs the entire surroundings.
I think falling in love with an older woman is not abnormal. It happens a lot in our society, but it's just that it is not accepted with open arms.
Though acting offers would keep coming and going, and I would pick up only the ones that I find good, my hands are literally full with candles... I can't think beyond them.
The challenge itself is to exceed certain high standards you've set for yourself.