Quotes

One day I was sitting in my make-up room with full film makeup, when I noticed that my skin had lost its luster, my foundation had turned dark on my face. I felt deep fear in the pit of my stomach. That was the beginning of my nightmare.

The essence of spirituality lies in being a good human, and following, good, positive principles.

[Explaining what the biggest joke is to her, 1999 Interview] The biggest joke of the millennium was Amitabh Bachchan being nominated as the star of the millennium superseding Mr. Marlin Brando, Elvis Presley, I mean everybody, you name him?

[Stardust Interview on her relationship with Kabir Bedi turmoiling at the time, 1977] Kabir is now exposed to all kinds of new experiences, in terms of glamour and women. I have seen it for myself that all those females are ready to throw themselves at him. And if Kabir gets attracted to anyone, I could hardly blame him. But I can't be expected to take it all and sit back and be treated like a doormat.

[1998 Interview] Today, the majority of the industry has cut ties with me because of one man! Anyway, I don't feel let down. On the contrary, I feel it's their loss. The film industry is wonderful in the beginning, when you are in your youth. But then, it doesn't let you grow in any other direction. The reason I didn't attempt to make a comeback in the industry is because this man is still there.

[Parveen explaining she could never be a man's tag, Stardust Interview 1977] I have never resented Kabir's success. But to be with him, I'd have to follow him around all over the world. As a woman I have my ego, my pride, I could never become a man's tag!