Namrata Shirodkar Quotes

I don’t plan my life.

Marriage is not just about love. It is more than that. It is about commitment, giving, taking, and understanding.

I have a special appearance in Khalid Mohamed’s ‘Tehzeeb.’

I don’t want to say it myself, but Gautam is a very good-looking boy. He has my eyes and Mahesh’s smile.

I am more of the disciplinarian and the bad cop at home. Since Mahesh spoils our son, I have to balance it out.

I had many luxuries in life, even before I tied the knot.

We take off sometimes for impromptu vacations the moment Mahesh is free, and I join him even if I have work.

‘Charas’ will remain an unforgettable experience.

My sister lives in London, and I’m extremely close to her and her daughter.

I guess I’m making up for my own lack of interest in my career by being so keenly interested in my husband’s career.

Our son Gautam is very shy, just like his father.

It’s easy to fall in love, but it’s a lot harder to sustain love.

When you know the truth is on your side, when you have dutifully paid all your taxes, but you are still targeted for non-payment of dues, then what do you do? You grin and bear the harassment because you have nothing to hide.

‘Insaaf’ gives me a chance to play another challenging role after Mahesh’s ‘Vaastav.’

I did some really big films like ‘Vaastav’ with Sanjay Dutt, ‘Pukar’ with Anil Kapoor, and ‘Jab Pyar Kissi se Hota Hai’ with Salman Khan. But I didn’t make any effort to cash in on their success.

Mahesh and I are very real, simple people.

On some days, I just want to sit under a shooting umbrella in a sunny outdoor location all over again.

I wish the media stopped making two and two equal five all the time.

Motherhood is filled with magical little moments that bring you immense joy.

Women complain about not having enough ‘me time.’ All it requires is a little planning. Once you plan, organise, and prioritise your life, things fall in place.

I wouldn’t do a lot of the things most actresses do, and that includes my sister.

I believe when two people are in the same profession, they understand each other better.

I am making a conscious effort to ensure that my acting potential gets tapped in every project I do.

Kids are the most beautiful beings that can come into your life.

I guess every woman at some point wants to have a family and settle down.

In my free time, I love to catch up with tennis, swimming, travelling, and chess.

When you have everything in life, sometimes kids don’t learn what is right and what is wrong. Kids cannot get whatever they want.

I don’t have even a moment of regret for leaving my career behind.

Mahesh is a big star, but he doesn’t like to flash his money.

I believe good music heals souls.

It is the director’s vision, and as actors, we are just extensions of that.

I would love to do only one film a year.

My husband respects what Naidu has done for the state, but the progress of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is a matter of great pride for him. Just because he is seen with Naidu, it doesn’t make him a political figure.

Mahesh didn’t want a working wife; he was clear about that. He wanted time given to him and, later, to the kids.

Mahesh is a hands-on father, though he does not have too much free time because of his work. But whenever we can, we take short breaks and vacations and spend time together.

When Mahesh is not around for weeks together, I have to take care of everything – kids, home. But the fact that I am able to survive and not feel alone is very challenging. It’s about a healthy companionship and being true to each other.

To be honest, I don’t have much to do in ‘Hathyar.’ I won’t call it a pivotal role.

Mahesh lays down most of the rules. Even when I was dating him for four years prior to our marriage, he didn’t want our relationship to be out in the open.

Love is very subjective.

It’s easy to be loud, outspoken, and play to the gallery. It’s difficult to underplay one’s self.