Urmila Matondkar

As you grow older, maturity naturally comes to you. And it shows on your face. It's true not only about looks, but your maturity should also reflect in your performances.

I have been exposed to different kinds of Marathi and Hindi music, classical music, and English songs since childhood.

My life has been inspired by Mahatma Gandhi from the days of my childhood.

I had no godfather/godmother/filmi family backing me, but I made it only because I just believed in my talent, and my audience reposed their faith in me. So, I always say that my godfather in B-town has been my audience. Without them, I would be nowhere.

If an artiste has the conviction to carry something off, he or she can do anything.

I was on stage from an early age. It always felt to me like something I was born to do.

I am an actress, period.

I haven't necessarily joined politics to become a leader but because it was the need of the time.

As long as I don't look down upon any characters, that's fine. The moment I do that - the moment I think I'm superior or that others are inferior - I'm finished as an artist and as a human being.

To me, sex appeal means that when an actress is on the screen, she just engulfs the whole screen.

A man who does not approach me because of my screen image or is intimidated by me is probably not being worth approached by.

I'm proud when my dance numbers are spoken about for my expressions and steps.