65 Quotes by Vidya Balan

I work out at home. I don’t have a gym, but I use light weights. I do calisthenics, which is basically using your own body weight, like you do in yoga, to strengthen your core. I also do a bit of cardio.

Black coffee is the latest fad I have picked up. Then there are my endless cups of chai! I’m trying to cut down and keep it to no more than three cups a day.

I’m not fashionable, and I know nothing about fashion, but I have my individual style, and style is eternal.

My so-called bad dress-sense phase happened when I was confused – I think I was taking advice all too often, without listening to my inner voice. Add to the fact that I was a little overweight; so every wrong ‘outfit’ got compounded all that much.

Marriage is something I’d recommend everyone to try, if you find the right person, of course.

I was a happy person before marriage. I’m definitely happier after marriage.

I’ve wanted recognition; I wanted success; I wanted appreciation; I love the perks of being in the movies. I love the fame that comes with it – but that’s why I became an actor.

My father said that I could always become an actress, but I couldn’t go back to college later in life. So I had to first finish my education, and then I could do what I wanted. At the time, I was not pleased, but now, I can’t thank him enough. My parents were absolutely right.

I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven’t really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream.