Neeru Bajwa Quotes

Even in Indian cinema, there is so much work that I have accepted because I'm comfortable and so much I have declined because I haven't been comfortable.

I grew up thinking that singing was my security.

Kerala is a small state, and Malayalam films are seen by only very few people. That doesn't bother me.

After 'Gangaajal,' I did not take another Hindi film and shifted focus to Marathi cinema.

I think that the Punjabi film industry is growing and is keen to experiment with different genres.

Bollywood works as hard as regional cinema makers.

I can't leave Punjabi films and will make it a point to act in at least one film a year there.

Whether the film is a Hindi film or in a South Indian language, I don't think it matters.

Hollywood and film portray who we are as a people and what we value as a culture.

My commitments are for Punjabi films - I want to work for the industry to uplift it.

The average Indian doesn't care about Hollywood movies because they have far too many movies of their own to watch, to miss, and I hope a story like 'Million Dollar Arm,' that is actually about India and deals with these two Indian kids, resonates over there and makes people want to go and see the movie.

I am first and foremost an actress of Indian origin.

There is more to Indian cinema than just Bollywood. I think regional cinema, especially Tamil and Marathi cinema, are exploring some really bold themes.

When you put a camera in front of me, I'm home.

I want to be the best version of myself - intellectually, emotionally, and physically. So I like to wear clothes that I feel comfortable in, that reflect that.

As long as I am acting, I will do only Telugu films. I want to take Telugu films to the world. Everyone should talk about our films.

As far as writing, it's grown because I've really grown comfortable with who I am.

Our films have the ability to tell global audiences who we are, and this is something the government should feel compelled to protect. My film, 'Bend it Like Beckham,' for example, would not have been made without the backing and support of the U.K. Film Council.

Previously the same Polish audiences would have been pressured into seeing cinema made for adults, films made by us about those spheres of life that were significant for us and which should be significant for our society.

I was able to go on stage and work until it felt right or felt good. It meant that I very quickly realised that it was the job for me.

Bollywood is not a stepping stone to the West. I am extremely picky and in no hurry to sign a Hollywood film. I am only greedy for great roles; language and country is no barrier. And yes, I'll always be a Hindi film star first.

My style is all I have. When I go on stage, that's me in my comfort zone. It's not a costume. It's just me. And I want every woman to feel that way.

I've always wanted to do an Indian film, but I didn't want to come to India and pretend that I could play an average Bombay girl.

I owe everything to Punjabi cinema.

I'm 23; I feel older than that, but I feel comfortable. I'm assured of myself, and it's not a problem.