Madhuri Dixit Quotes

It's so ironic. When you finally achieve recognition, you hide behind dark glasses.

Age is just a number, and your talent will never fail you. It has no expiry date.

Depend on yourself; you won't be let down.

Depend on yourself and you'll never be let down.

Women need to be empowered through the strongest tool - education. They don't need to be subservient to anyone, but at the same time, men must change their mindset towards women. If they are more respectful towards them, then things will change at the grassroots level. It will happen slowly, but everyone has to move together.

I wish my nose was smaller and that I was a little taller. I also had this perennial pimple problem, so I felt people were just being polite when they said I was beautiful.

I think there is no mantra for success. One just has to be positive and keep doing good work. One must keep moving forward and not think much.

Theres a child within me. Everything is fascinating. The hunger to learn, do better and more creative things never goes.

Looking beautiful isnt just about what you apply on your face. Its the little things you do that matter. A combination of a good diet, exercise, healthy habits, discipline, dancing etc. is what my beauty routine consists of. Also, I have no bad habits; I dont drink or smoke. All these contribute to me being fit and looking good.

I had never dreamt Id become an actress. It was destiny that put me in the right place at the right time and gave me the right opportunities.

For me dancing is not just moving your arms and legs but basically it's a very spiritual experience. It's part of me and a second nature to me. You can say it is in my blood.

I've been a staunch advocate of women's empowerment, and I've worked hard throughout my career to advance the cause. It is heartening to see that gender equality is really becoming more of a reality. There is still much more to be done, and I'm confident that, by working together, we can empower women worldwide.

The tendency in the media is to portray everyone in the film industry as sex-starved creatures. Please spare us.

Mumbai is like Manhattan. Theres a certain pace, a social life and the thrill of a professional life.