Top 44 Navya Nair Quotes

I have always stuck to my on-screen image and I have no complaints as I have got some meaty roles coming my way.

I avoid carbohydrates-rich food like rice and rice products. Instead, eat fluids, proteins and fibre-rich food items.

There is nothing in a name. My husband, Santhosh Menon, called me Navya at first, which I did not like as it was my screen name. He knew me as Navya and found calling me Dhanya strange, so he came up with a pet name.

So much of grandeur and richness in songs unnerve me.

I have done about 25 films in Malayalam and won awards for my performances in films like ‘Nandanam’ and ‘Saira.’

As a socially conscious person, I have my views on matters like gender inequality and progressive movements. But being a mother, children’s issues have affected me a lot.

I do films in which I have an important character.

Actually, I try different kinds of exercise. I do functional training, Zumba, classical dance and walking.

Before marriage acting was my livelihood, but now it has become my passion.

I am always for change. But I believe in slow and inevitable change and not a forced one, all of a sudden.

Workplace harassment and gender discrimination exist in all spheres, not just films. I have been lucky enough not to face it, but I don’t deny its existence.

Before motherhood, I had a feeling that unmarried women are the strongest. However, that changed after my son was born.

Before marriage, I was a very shy person with mood swings. But, now I can balance that and have become a better and stronger person.

Let me marry in a normal way. I know I’m a public figure, but the person I’m getting married to might need privacy.

I’m not eloping. When I get married, everyone will know.

I am seriously thinking of making dance as my major profession.

I hail from a small village and whatever I have achieved is simply because of fate.

After the release of movies like ‘Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy’ and ‘Amirtham,’ I was branded as an actress who can do only homely roles.

I have always loved direction.

After completing ‘Aadum Koothu,’ I was assigned to act with Cheran again for ‘Mayakkannadi.’ I learnt a lot working with him.

If an idea or opportunity strikes organically, I would do it.

Though I love cinema, I had never thought of becoming an actress.

If it is within limits and forms part of the storyline, I have no hesitation in doing glamour roles.

Ever since I got married, my acting career has taken a backseat.

I got an opportunity to do varied roles so early in my career.

I want to start a blog.

2008 was a good year as ‘Gaja’ was a hit.

Films just happened to me. After coming to the industry, I became dedicated.

I am fortunate to have acted with a talented film personality like Cheran in two consecutive films.

I want to sustain the good name that I earned acting in ‘Azhagiya Theeyae.’ I am selecting my roles very carefully.

I had no intention of returning to films, but when I was offered ‘Drishya,’ I felt it was a good project to be associated with.

The audiences have a certain perspective of every heroine and one should not go against it.

What the world needs is people with integrity, people with genuine thoughts and intentions.

I like to write, but being a busy mother, it is difficult to sit down and write at a stretch.

I do what the directors want me to do with all sincerity and devotion. And ultimately my sincerity pays.

I’m not an ambitious person.

Luckily, the films I did in Kannada were successful.

I do glamorous roles only when the script demands it and that too with limitations.

I accept offers only when people approach me with a good script, and all those experiences have been great.

I feel very happy when people ask me about my fitness mantra.

I was always a performer even as a child; I loved delving into various characters.

I practice two hours daily and I feel happy when I dance.

Though I am a Malayalee, I enjoy the Tamil dialogues penned by Karunanidhi.

Fortunately, the films I do not require too much of glamour. Those are the kinds of roles I’m looking for.