Vidya Balan Quotes

I think people respect my work, but I was never in one of those movies that made me a star.

Suddenly, I'm in movies that people are excited about, and that is a nice change.

For every person that says, 'I love your work, and my daughter thinks you're great, and we watch all your movies,' and is very kind, there are 10 more that are like, 'Who are you? What's your name? Are you on 'House of Cards'?'

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.

Fame didn't happen to me in my 20s, it has been a gradual thing which probably makes it easier to deal with.

I'm a huge admirer of Keanu. I think he's absolutely extraordinary.

I want to be a star. It doesn't mean that I'll act any less. My performance will be at par, but I want to be a star. I want the audience to spend their hard-earned money on my tickets without doubting. And when that day comes, I'll believe I'm a star.

Whether it is fame, love or respect, the Telly world has given me everything that I craved for.

There'll always be a difference between a star and an actor. I've nothing against stars. They've earned it and deserve it. I'm happy being just an actor.

I have received more fulfillment and adulation than I would ever know what to do with in terms of show business.

I don't consider a lot of actors that I really admire movie stars.

The Oscar nomination made me a recognizable name to other actors and people in general.

It surely gives you a high to be an international actor with quality work.

But I am very grateful for my success, and with success, of course, comes a whole lot of celebrity.

You know, one of the biggest thrills I have is when famous people recognize me from Taxi.

I certainly wanted my name in lights. I wanted my name on a marquee. I wanted recognition on Broadway.

I love being famous - it's phenomenal.

Hollywood has given me a great, warm hug.

Hollywood has always been good to me. I've never blamed Hollywood for my problems.

It's awesome when people even notice that I'm an actor.

If I'm a star, then the people made me a star.

I never did anything about my stardom, it never meant anything to me.

Fame creeps up on you.

You start making movies and people start seeing when you go to places, and all of a sudden you are getting clothes for free and all of a sudden you are getting food for free.

I knew that Jamaica Inn was going to make me a star.