Top 77 Lara Dutta Quotes

I enjoy reading books.

I came from modelling industry so I am part of fashion industry. It is not that I hated being part of glamorous film.

Comedy is a lot of fun if you have costars who can help you perform better.

A crash diet never works. You lose weight one day and add it the next.

I have not yet got one good reason why people smoke in life!

A good workout makes me feel relaxed.

I think pageants like Miss Universe give young women a platform to follow the field we want, a platform to voice our opinions and make us stronger.

I don’t believe that if you love somebody you have to possess him, live with him or marry him.

A career is about learning to adapt yourself to the new environment and learning to sink or swim.

Keeping yourself healthy and fit is a way of life.

I am a family person and relationships hold a lot of importance in my life.

I don’t want to be seen in every second film. I don’t want the audience to say, ‘Oh no, she’s in this one too.’

Being pregnant and carrying a child is a blessing unique to womankind and a mother instinctively wants the best for her child.

Comedy is one of the hardest genres. You can tell if it’s working or not. If the director is convinced of the vision, you have to have faith in that.

I have grown up in a house around all foodies.

As Miss Universe, I made a huge effort to keep at least some areas of my life to myself.

I have always loved South Africa, where I shot ‘Andaz’ and ‘No Entry.’ Some of the biggest films of my career have been shot in Cape Town.

Singh Is Bling’ is a fun, entertaining film. I play a mad, geeky character called Imli. She has no sense of style. I am nothing like her in real life.

At the end of the day we need to experiment and if we start being too cautious, we’ll end up working with the same actors and doing the same roles. That’s how people get stereotyped.

Filmmakers have role for everyone today. There are no stereotypical roles.

I encourage a lot of young women to read. I tell them that it will change their lives.

Yoga has always been an integral part of my life style. The benefits I have reaped from a constant practice have been invaluable to me.

I have been a voracious reader.

While I love dancing and I am trained in certain forms, I can tell you that I dance better with my daughter because we dance like there is no one watching us.

It is great to see Bollywood celebrities contributing to so many different trends in so many different ways. I think this is one of the reasons that people associate with Bollywood glamour.

I think the Hindi film heroine is stereotypical. It is nice to have an opportunity to have that freedom to not to do that anymore.

Yoga helps one slow down the mind and focus better.

Motherhood is quite challenging. Everyday is a whole new adventure with your child.

I can’t constantly live in the past, thinking that ‘Oh my God, I was Miss Universe.’

I did ‘Singh Is Bliing’ because Akshay asked me to join. We had a blast while making.

I remember I was a dark horse at Miss Universe. No one saw Miss India coming from a mile and suddenly there she was!

I try to do justice to whatever roles I take up and it really doesn’t bother me whether I am paired opposite a superstar or a newcomer.

I am a lot happier, focusing on the production side of things than wanting to be in front of the camera. If I am going to dance to someone else’s tune, it might as well be my own.

Some people cannot understand why I insist on knowing about my role in a film before signing it.

Swimming gives me immense satisfaction.

Skincare is integral to women’s daily routine. They shouldn’t have to compromise on what they use or the difference they see just because of the price.

You need to cultivate love for books, it doesn’t come to everyone naturally.

I have never understood the reason and logic of smoking.

My profession requires me to follow a dedicated and intense exercise regime.

I love Indian wear and I think no one can beat the masterpieces our Indian designers and craftsmen create.

In any relationship, only if both partners bring in emotional, financial commitment and honesty in equal measure, can there be harmony.

I like dressing up.

For years, ever since I was a model, I would be asked about what I did for my skin. So extending my own brand to include skincare seems almost organic to my progression.

I think I am a savvy businesswoman.

The idea of men earning and women waiting at home for them, is over.

Pregnancy is treated like an illness in some sections of our society.

The important thing is that you ‘read!’

Most people think that action movies are difficult and comedies are easy, but it’s actually the opposite. Comedy can be a lot of hard work too.

I am learning how to strike a balance between my professional and personal life.

It is a challenge to be a showstopper and not just a model walking down the ramp. Even if you are a celebrity, you have to do justice to the clothes you are wearing and the designer you are walking for.

New York, Dubai and London are places where I love to shop.

Winning a pageant or sometimes simply participating in a contest can change your life. Outer beauty is just a part of the judgement, but what’s important are your views and opinions that are shown to the world.

I love animals, especially dogs, as I can have them as pets too.

Being a vegetarian, I make sure I eat enough raw fruits and vegetables.

I think I have specialised in comedy movies. And people have liked me in them.

I’ve had a lot of success with comedy films.

To be brutally honest, when you win a title like Miss Universe, your entire life turns topsy-turvy for one year.

As a producer, I wanted to make medium-budget films, and I did.

We have some of the smartest businessmen in India, who have created huge wealth.

It does feel great to be Miss Universe in the millennium year.

It’s good to see so many actresses getting into production. It’s a smart move.

Me and Akshay share a great timing and bond in real life and that comes alive on screen. Our scenes in ‘Singh Is Bliing’ are something which audience will enjoy a lot.

I like Shah Rukh for his wit, intelligence, grit and determination, and Akshay for the way he interacts with people.

It’s important to get maximum nutrition in the mornings – that’s very important. I eat healthy, nutritive stuff that is full of fibre and which fills me up.

It is about priorities in life and for me, ever since I have been a mom, my family and kid have been my first priority.

I am a model and actress and I have to maintain myself. In today’s world, it’s very important to take care of your health.

I am disciplined and tend to stick to my workout regime and eating habit and adhere to them strictly.

As a woman, it is so tough to grow your business. People are ready to hear all your creative inputs, but the minute you start talking about numbers and statistics, they look over your shoulder to see whether you have a man backing you up or not.

I have never really been obese.

I love working out, from kick boxing to Pilates I have done it all.

I don’t feel like I want to be limited to any one thing.

I’ve been my normal self during pregnancy. I want other women who get nervous and anxious to experience the same comfort as me and to not feel awkward about their weight or baby bump.

I personally believe that when you attempt something with your loved one, you are bound to succeed.

Being in the profession of acting, I definitely have to be a people’s person and socialise when it’s an absolute necessity.

I have been extremely cautious in selecting my films.

Motherhood takes vanity completely out of the picture. Comfort is the key. When you are coming out of a plane after a 9-hour flight with drool all over your clothes, the last thing you are worried about is being photographed. You just want to take your kid home.

I don’t have any particular person who I look up to for fashion ideas. I just admire some women for the way they dress, such as Cate Blanchett and Audrey Hepburn.