Quotes

Film-making is a collaborative effort and in my view, everyone who brings these dreams to the screen is worthy of recognition. Even the spot boys.

Why is it that the moment a woman, especially from our industry, wins something or is recognized for her achievements they are overlooked and doubts are cast on her character?

Are women in Pakistan any less capable of contributing to the betterment of the country? I have stood for women empowerment on many platforms and this has shown that we have a long way to go.

I feel the added weight of responsibility that comes with an award ('Tamgha-e-Imtiaz') like this. Many girls have seen me and the characters I played as role models and I always believed in setting a good example. I hope that this inspires those girls and shows them that, through hard work and determination, anything is possible. I am living proof of that!

Women are beautiful and should feel blessed but it is our society and men who reduce them to items. It is an actor's job is to perform, no matter what the role and I've done nothing wrong. As beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, so does lechery. I love dancing!

I like to stay mysterious as I like to surprise people.

If I ever do an Indian film, it will be on my terms and conditions and not theirs, because I have made a place for myself in Pakistan with honesty and dedication. I don't want to be cast as a showpiece or an object of desire in a film on either side of the border.

No, I ain't Cinderella, I don't need no glass slippers when I can rock them boots all night!

I would love to represent my country with dignity.

Let's grow up and accept that a few words are not going to corrupt the nation! Thank you, next.