Nargis Fakhri Quotes

"One day, I will tell my story... where I came from and where I am now and how I remained positive."

"Every friendship is different because everyone's personality is different."

"Courtship is like simmering mutton. You cook for hours and hours to taste the soft meat. It doesn't happen in two seconds!"

"In a time where there are divides between cultures and races, I would love to use my position to show that we are all the same inside and working together is the key to moving forward."

"I use coconut oil every single day. I apply coconut oil on my whole body for moisturising. The oil can also be used as make-up remover, as it is light-based and is not sticky."

"To kill yourself for earning a salary is not worth it."

"At the end of the day, the one commonality that both Hindi cinema and Hollywood share is that they are full of talented and inspirational people. Outside of this, there are many differences, from the scheduling and rehearsal to promotion and directing techniques."

"I think being directed and mentored by someone as inspirational as Paul Feig not only improves my performance but, as a whole, makes it what it is."

"I don't consider myself as a glamour diva. If you get to know me, you will see that I am so dorky and weird."

"I like to wear jewellery, even though I like my look to be minimalist. When I go out for events, I like to have at least one statement piece. It always adds glamour."

"I think massage is a very important part of life, which is present from centuries as an imminent part of India's tradition."

"I've experienced wrong diagnoses and been given antibiotics for things that could be cured naturally. We may not think much of it, but it destroys our immunity."

"I'm tired of the speculation about my personal life."

"I would like to be more fit, but I don't think I will put on fat or gain weight for movie roles. I am not going to do that."

"I firmly believe that one of the best kept secrets to soft and glowing skin is moisturisation."

"No matter where I travel, I make sure to carry a Vaseline body lotion with me to keep my skin well moisturised all the time."

"I am not saying one is better than the other. I enjoy both. But Hollywood is far more organised than Bollywood."

"I'm a little weird that way. I don't really know how to express my happiness."

"Some critics have been very harsh. That's okay. I like honest criticism."

"I know I'm not the consummate Bollywood heroine. But I'm working hard on it."

"I don't think about it. I have always been linked up with everybody."

"I have a variety of styles. I don't stick to one particular style."

"For me, fashion means dare. I don't mind wearing a bikini. I am okay with it."

"You learn to be comfortable with your body. It's fine and not a big deal."

"You should never go on diet and must follow a healthy lifestyle."

"Drink lots of water and stay hydrated."

"I come from a culture where we wear white for weddings. In India, it's different. But I really feel that there should be no set notions, and a bride should only wear something when she's comfortable in it."

"It's something I am confident about. It gives me an adrenaline rush - who wouldn't want want to wear beautiful clothes and jewellery and look wonderful - it's a dream job for many."

"I'm intrigued by traditional Indian designs. They are so beautifully handcrafted, and the designs are so intricate and beautiful. I really prefer the Indian designs."

"I don't want to be known as an item dancer. I want to be known as an actress only."