Top 55 Shibani Dandekar Quotes

It was on my first few trips to India that I finally felt as though I was going somewhere where I could be more ‘Indian!’ It was a rude awakening when I realized that people here were way more Indian than I was.

People tend to call me for only one thing – NRI-based roles. I’d like to change that and expand a little bit, and have more substance.

You would think that growing up in a foreign country would be so easy and fitting in would be a piece of cake, and although my parents were completely liberal and allowed us the opportunity to explore this world, I always felt as though I was searching for people that were more like me.

When I am invited to a friend’s house I always gift a bottle of Black & White as it’s one of the best tasting Scotch whiskies today and always tastes better when shared!

I have been on an incredible journey with my body. One that began with me absolutely hating it every single day to the point that it had consumed me!

‘Miss Field’ was such a gratifying experience in so many levels.

The Cricket All Stars was lot of fun. To see all those legends sitting there together, talking cricket and respecting you for who you are, was an amazing feeling. My father was slightly jealous of me.

Every now and then, I have these moments where I feel somebody needs to be told to just stop. Sometimes, they would write nasty things, but generally, I just don’t give them time and attention. I just skim and read but don’t go through the comments completely.

More than finding out who trolls me, I am interested to know why people troll.

I don’t care what the trolls say on social media and I don’t always respond to them.

I have been a VJ in New York before. I used to host shows on local television there.

I wish my family could have spent much more time with each other. When we kids grow up, we get busy with our careers and our own lives. And then, we realize that family matters the most.

I just can’t resist lying on a beach, eating great food and shopping.

I have travelled the world and lived in places such as Africa, Australia, America, and I have to say there is a great sense of belonging that comes with finally settling in Mumbai.

I was very excited and pleased when I got the opportunity to play Lisa Hayden’s role. I saw the original version of ‘Queen’ and feel the role has so much to offer.

I wear chunky sneakers all the time. I cannot walk in heels.

I’m a last minute meticulous packer. I pack things mentally before actually doing it so I never forget anything.

I hated my pimpled skin, my love handles, my overall size… It is only now that I look back and understand how incredibly strong my body was and how accepting its size as my strength would have changed my entire perception.

Fashion allows you to experiment and express yourself even if you are not superb with clothes.

I can’t imagine living my life with no fear for my safety.

Name, fame, money – nothing is forever. I am just grateful for the experiences and the opportunities I get.

I was always passionate about cricket but to talk about the game in front of cameras was another thing.

If I know someone who has won an award or received a promotion I tend to gift them a bottle of Black Dog to celebrate their achievements.

I have anchored shows, been a part of the sports extravaganza like the ‘Indian Premiere League 5’ and done a bit of music as well.

Definitely my sister Anusha, she has always had beautiful thick hair that grows really fast and always shines! No matter how much she colors or styles it always has this great healthy look and feel! Best hair in the biz for sure, but don’t tell her I said that.

Watching T20 is like a family day out. People who don’t have time to spend 10 hours watching cricket will watch it because it’s short.

I think when it comes to choosing something that you have to wear, it’s always about what works for you.

As long as you aren’t hurting anyone through your post, just do what makes you happy and what is important for you and ignore others.

We aren’t safe in our own home, in our own country, and in our own land. For me, it is the most ridiculous thing ever. The rate at which women are being harmed is rapidly growing and is unacceptable.

I don’t need to make an announcement about who I’m dating. It’s up to me to decide when and what I want to share about my personal life, and it is up to the audience to decide how they look at it.

See, being a woman, I have to wear attractive dresses – not boring shirts, ties and trousers!

It is just nice to meet people, talk to them and get involved. Being social doesn’t mean just going to a bar.

I feel Farhan Akhtar is the best dressed celebrity from the industry.

As a woman, it’s frustrating to understand and accept the fact that there are so many messed up young boys who threaten girls under the pretext of freedom of speech.

I just post what I want to, it’s as simple there’s no strategy or trying to send out a message in any way.

I love dancing, especially to songs with Latin vibe.

Your life changes after the limelight is on you. Sometimes, it is easy to get caught up in the nonsense.

As far as the sexy quotient goes, I think it’s not just the physical attributes or money, but talent, a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor that matters. The last quality is especially important to me.

I feel like I live out of a suitcase. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m a happy traveller.

It concerns me that we use social media and public platforms to spread hate and say things that are just unkind and unwarranted.

I feel just in terms of knowing who is real, who has got your back, and who’s there for you is what helps you stay grounded and real.

A bank balance never mattered to me but a real and genuine person would.

I am all about the arts and whenever I go to New York, London or Sydney I check out the latest plays, musicals and concerts. It is an obsession for me!

I think, when you are working in a public space, there needs to be a certain level of understanding that you need to have – that your life is out there for the world to see. So, you have got to deal with it, to the best of your abilities.

We all raise awareness and talk about making India a safe place for women, but at some point in time, I just feel that it is not creating a big impact. There needs to be some solution.

Someone talented, comfortable in his own skin and with a great sense of humor would be sexy according to me.

When my sister moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood, I was interested in Hollywood. Quite a contrast, right?

I could easily master Telugu, but picking up Malayalam was challenging.

I am learning to speak Hindi.

D Major is not a one-genre band. I think we have always managed to captivate the audience with our performance. We are three Indian girls with international upbringing and a little foreign flavor.

I love to play challenging roles.

You are going to look comfortable only if your feel comfortable. That is probably the only fashion hack.

Always take your makeup off at night no matter how tired you are!

Humor is a huge part of the way I operate; if people can’t understand a joke then they should not follow me.

I like people who are masters of their craft.