Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Richa Chadha - Page 2

I just love to dance and 'Cabaret' seemed like an opportunity where I could explore that. I wanted to take a chance and see if people will accept me in this kind of role, if what is expected of other women is expected of me. Or maybe it's for shock value.

I definitely am open to South Indian films. There is a lot of good work coming from these states and I would like to be a part in some of them.

If one looks at my choices, all of them have been unconventional. There's not a single song-and-dance or romantic film.

I think the fact that I have a solid head on my shoulders and a brain inside that head gives me an edge over my competitors. It helps when I am giving interviews, charting out strategy for my career and choosing scripts.

I definitely am keen on doing films in the West.

I dress casually, but never badly.

I love making miniatures, painting, writing, music and dance. These are the things I'm naturally good at. I'd like to think of myself as a renaissance woman.

The narrative in 2020 must speak about gender equality which will only come from empowering the women who've been given the short end of the stick for far too long.

I have never been short of work.

There is always enough room for good actors.

In 2016, I worked on a film called 'Love Sonia,' which was based on human trafficking. While researching on it, I came to understand how privileged I am.

I'm really grateful for 'Gangs... ' but it wouldn't be wrong to say that it was a mixed blessing.

My work enables me to meet various artistes in the West, be it Rachel Weisz or Marion Cotillard. But the only time I was star struck was when I met SRK. I love his work.

It has never been my ambition to become the glam doll in a film.

Everybody is entitled to an opinion and we should be able to express it. This is what democracy is all about. If an issue is troubling your heart, you should be able to say it.

My grandmother passed away before I could get to know her. She had an interest in films and writing. She wrote two novels under a pen name and encouraged women around her to pursue their dreams. So my family decided to start a school in her memory.

Girls should be made aware of the dark reality of human trafficking, right from a young age. High schools and colleges should provide this education, too.

Going to school and learning feminism is one thing and living feminism is another.

As women growing up in India, I don't think there is anybody who has never been made uncomfortable physically or just by the looks.

Both my parents are from academics.

The only place I want to be recognised is the red carpet or an actor, where I am in my professional capacity. Otherwise I just want to be left alone.

Bollywood is a microcosm of society, it's no different from the world.

I am trying to pick roles that are interesting to me and are different so that I can continue to do good work.

I did stand-up for fun as I wanted to do something that was scary.

I would love to take up interesting roles if they come my way.

No member in my entire family has anything to do with films.

I look at every role like a role and whatever it needs, I do it. I am known for that.

I am actually not a big believer in buying properties.

I learnt a lot while filming 'Masaan,' it made me acutely aware of my weaknesses.

Most of my experience in theater while I lived in Delhi was outside of college.

Owing to our Indian beliefs, not many believe in organ donation. But I think it's an amazing thing to pledge the donation of organs and is not something people should look down upon.

I hate it when people look at marriage, especially when it comes to girls as 'settling down.' First of all 'settle' sounds like a compromise and 'down' makes it worse. It reminds me of teachers who ask their students to 'settle down' once they enter the classroom.

In my head, men and women are equally capable of evil. So are all communities.

Luckily, my parents are liberal.

I learnt a lot from the directors with whom I have worked like Sudhir Mishra in 'Daas Dev,' Prawaal Raman in 'Main Aur Charles.'

My parents are my biggest supporters and fans.

Acting is probably the only profession where you are relying only on empathy.

You can't be a good actor if you are not a good person.

India is one of those few countries in the world where violence against women starts in the womb, before the girl is even born.