Mouni Roy Quotes

I have done a lot of reality shows. In fact,my first show was ‘Shava Shava’, which was a singing reality show.

When I’m abroad, I burn all my money on Broadway.

I don’t believe in doing one thing after another. I am a bit lazy, laid back, and a happy-go-lucky person. I don’t fret too much. I enjoy living in the moment. If I have too much, then I get confused and distressed.

As an actor, my job is to perform to the best of my ability. Success or the ratings of a show are not in my hands. But yes, people’s expectations can be unnerving.

I have never been stereotyped in one kind of character. I have been a part of reality shows, events, singing and dancing. No one has ever told me, ‘She will fit only in this character or this look.’ It has never happened to me, luckily.

‘Mahadev’ got me most recognition. But I have to say that post ‘Kyunki’… I was offered everything under the sun. Being an outsider, who didn’t have to work too hard, I was overwhelmed.

I’m happiest when I run my home, work, and curl up with a book.

I know that gossip comes with a territory. It’s a professional hazard, and while initially, I’d get a little riled, I’ve now learnt to handle it well. And honestly speaking, it’s all very good publicity, isn’t it?

Deep down, I’m a small-town girl who has it drilled in her DNA to grow up, marry, have kids, settle down. Maybe I will knock the same theory in my kids’ heads, too. I’m also liberal, a political enthusiast, a bookworm, and the least bit ambitious to pull off a soap drama queen act.

My father always taught me to never be quiet. That’s the good thing about a Bengali household.

I am interested in Bollywood. Everyone wants to do bigger and better work. I also want to do good work.

TV isn’t like films; you can’t rest on your laurels.

I didn’t have any plans to act, as I thought I would take up a job behind the camera. But, life had its own plans for me. In fact, every time I plan things, they never happen.

Except for a few episodes, I have not watched any of my shows. I don’t think I like to watch myself on TV. I get very critical about what I am saying.

I am a foodie at heart and dancer/actress by choice. For me, being fit is a priority.

My last conversation with my father was an argument we’d had. When I came to know of his hospitalisation, I’d lost him within seven hours. I still regret the last conversation with him.

What people don’t realise is that it is the script which plays the most important factor in making or breaking a chemistry.

I have never done a show based on whether it will work or not. I took up all my shows because I liked the character and wanted to be part of those shows.

I am a very moody person.

I’m not ambitious; it is clear in my choice of work. I am fine doing a few dance shows in a month to run my household and take care of myself.

I am a creative person. I like painting, singing, dancing, etc.

I have always looked for growth, and in TV, you are as good as your last show. So I only care about my personal space, my family, and close friends.