Poonam Dhillon Quotes

What little success I may have won in life I attribute to the loyalty I had for a dear old friend who was my first steel master, whom you perhaps have never heard of: Captain Bill Jones.

The concept of even having fans is still kind of weird to me. I really just feel like a filmmaker that is only just finding my foot in and is beginning to participate in Hollywood and making films. So the idea of any kind of fandom or people that are waiting for something that I may release is very distant in my mind.

There are many people who are behind whatever I've achieved so far. My dad, Daboo Malik, is my mentor and guiding light who supported and influenced me. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to be what I am today. Besides him, Salman Khan is yet another important person who is my biggest and constant inspiration.

I owe Bankhead a gift; she made a director out of me.

My father, obviously, and my mother were inspirations. My uncle, Frank Harper, he was an absolute mentor for me.

I like to do stuff for my brothers and sisters to appreciate because they look up to me, and for other kids around the world who want to get into acting or who just want to have somebody to look up to.

I owe a large part of my success to Joe Brown, who helped me both as a player and a person.

Part of me would love to have been a leading lady because there's a lot of glamour that goes with that and a lot of applause, but I've been very blessed.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

On a personal level, there are many people who have meant a great deal to me. My father and mother were certainly of vital importance, not only in themselves but because they created a world for me to revolt against.

Matt McGinn and Taylor Phillips played a big part in getting me where I am.

Shout out to my boy Guwop. We came in the game, and we learned from the best.

I want to thank my parents and my coaches, who brought me out of Guwahati.

I've had a good-size fan base for a while.

I don't like to brag about it, but there are people I've worked with at the start of their career, and they've all become very, very successful.

You need somebody to open your eyes, to tell you there's things that you can do, and I had that person in Brian Marwood. I think if I'm where I am today, it's because of him.

My Smiths, my Carters, the Cashes - everybody embraced me and held my arms up when I couldn't do it myself.

I want to thank Bollywood for accepting me and loving me the way I am and my songs. Bollywood has given me the reach.

I feel very fortunate to have made my debut with Sunny Deol. I'm aware of his stardom, his popularity, and his reach. I'm sure that teaming up with him has made people sit back and notice me.

My grandfather has a big influence on me; without him, I wouldn't be where I am now.

Indra Kumar made Madhuri Dixit famous as the 'dhak dhak' girl. It's a wonderful feeling to know that he thinks I have potential.

There are so many actresses who struggle for years to get where I am. It's luck that's worked for me more than hard work.

For me, to get break in 'Jai Ho' was a challenge and my journey after that depends on my work and luck so, I think blessing of my parents has helped to reach this stage and I am really fortunate that Salman Khan lifted me from one level and helped me to reach another level.

I wouldn't be where I am without my dad. He's a genius.

When I look back over my career, I just feel pleased that I'm still working and getting some good roles. It's been 30 years now, and a generation has grown up with me. There are kids who don't have a clue who I am, but they queue up and ask for my autograph and admit their mums love me! It's all good - I am having a ball.