Top 50 Himani Shivpuri Quotes

I was a flamboyant girl who participated in debates and all.

In the West, they have morality. We pretend to be moral people but we are not. We do not have a moral code.

Television has always been better for actresses.

I cannot stand watching daily soaps that have a lot of rona-dhona and unrealistic drama in them.

Look at films like ‘Raazi,’ ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ and ‘Padmaavat’… women in our film industry have changed the whole scenario. They are no less than our male actors.

You either get to play a vicious mother-in-law who hates the bahu, or makkhis and naagins. There is no creative satisfaction in TV.

In theatre, the uglier you are, the better actor you are.

Earlier we used to enjoy films for 25 weeks, Silver jubilee, and Golden jubilee; but now it takes only 3 days to recover the cost.

I don’t go to Delhi malls, because malls are the same everywhere.

As an actor, the whole process of shooting for movie or television is so artificial though the final product may be extremely realistic to the viewer.

Films make an actor immortal.

I believe that teaching is one of the most noble professions and it’s no easy task to shape the minds of the next generation.

In the 1990s, when I made my debut, an artiste would get easily stereotyped. So I only got the roles of didis, bhabhis, chachis and buas.

Television and films came much later into my life.

If your role in a movie is appreciated, it is remembered for a long time.

‘Bandhan’ is easily one of my favorites as the title itself talks of eternal bonds. It is an excellent example of a movie that shows truth always prevails.

As an actor my job is to deliver the best so that the audience not only likes my roles but also remembers them.

Playing Hamidabai was an eyeopener to how much we’ve lost in the evolution of our culture and society. In many ways, she mirrors my personal life journey, as a woman fighting to stay true to her passion despite all odds.

It is good that in our TV industry, stories revolve around female characters more than male characters but there should be no sex war.

Whenever the hero and heroines met, they couldn’t go beyond a point. They would just hold hands and consummation or kissing would be two flowers meeting or a bumblebee hovering over a flower. In ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool,’ even though their love was strong, the couple never touched.

Banaras really pulls you. I had been to the city several years ago for a film shoot. Though I have very fleeting memories of that stay, I still remember that I had gone to Kashi Vishwanath temple and shopped for some Banarasi saris.

It’s a challenge to stay true to oneself and celebrate our stories. I do so by continuing to be what I am, continuing to be myself.

Kajol is a very moody person. If she likes you then she likes you but if she doesn’t, then she will not like you. Fortunately for me, she liked me.

No matter how creatively satisfying theatre might be, it is a poorly-paid medium, which is sad.

I teach theatre in Mumbai and at the National School of Drama, as I want to remain connected with it.

It is the women who get targeted because the society will point fingers at them.

Theatre was and will always be my first love.

Normally, people would spend thousands to watch a trashy film in a multiplex, but not shell out a few bucks to watch a play. But in bigger cities, we are more likely to find a bigger section of people who would want to watch a play.

In fact, a lot of saas-bahus of today share a distinctive bond of support and understanding. I do feel that’s the way it should be.

Shah Rukh is an amazing person. I really adore him. He’s such a thorough gentleman.

I get offers where I’m either asked to play the villainous saas or the maa who just wants to get her daughters married.

One day, I got a call from Aditya Chopra and he said, ‘Ma’am, I am Aditya Chopra speaking, Yash Chopra ji’s son. I am making a film and I have a role for you.’ I was so simple at that time, I told him, ‘Ya fine, I am shooting at Noor Mahal bungalow, you come and meet me there.’

Television takes an actor to each and every home, but the life of a television actor is only as long as the soap runs.

I joined the National School of Drama in the 1980s and for anyone who joins the NSD, they eat, sleep and breathe theatre for three years.

A story should be good and characters should be well-rounded.

Theatre offers live interaction with the audience, unlike in movies and TV serials.

Now when one goes to Dubai, one does shop a lot. I bought a lot of exotic food like Tofu and smoked salmon, which are generally not available in Mumbai.

The stage is my first love. It gives me immense self-satisfaction, a sort of power because a stage actor carries the audience along; it’s a live performance; spontaneity is its soul.

When I entered in the industry, I was appreciated for my acting skills.

Sadly, a lot of our traditions are fading away and theatre can be a great tool to ensure that it doesn’t happen.

I like shopping for ethnic wear.

I am proud to be a daughter of the mountains.

I am a shopaholic and Delhi is a Mecca for me.

I have acted in over 50 films and 15 daily soaps, but the thrill I feel while performing for my home audience is unparalleled.

Above all, I am a theatre person, from the National School of Drama, I want to promote theatre.

I played a lot of roles in my mother’s life. I was her driver when she wanted to go to places, her cook when she was unwell, but one role that remained unchanged is that of a friend.

Theatre especially in Hindi is not enough to help an artiste in earning a livelihood.

I completely believe in the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is because of this that I have joined the BJP.

I take it as a compliment when people want to click photos with us. But at times, it is pretty intrusive. People think that because we come on the big screen or on television, they have a right over us.

A good play can teach so much about culture. One can also improvise a lot with the medium and use it to teach kids.