Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Despite being in showbiz, I have a very real approach to my life. It plays off with my social life. ”

Life will take its toll on all of us. We get injured, we get old. It's really sad to try to run away from these harsh realities of life. Looks are not everything. I am not going to look beautiful all the time. ”

Comedy is difficult for an actor. But I think I have a good sense of humor and manage to make people laugh and make them happy. ”

I have a great story to tell... and I tell it well. No holds barred. ”

Strangely, nothing makes me feel tired, fatigued, at all. I've gone days and nights without sleep, and still the mind is in such a positive space it just doesn't make you feel fatigued. ”

Sexy in India is not considered positive. But, with today's crop of fresh faces in the modelling arena, being sexy is an asset. ”

I don't know about changing my perspective, because motherhood is such a glorious blessing and I am very thankful for that. It's such a beautiful experience. I so strongly recommend it. It's bliss, love and fulfillment of another level. ”

In terms of finding that first international recognition of my work, coming back to Cannes is such a milestone in my life because it began actually with 'Devdas'. ”

I like to be human and not lose myself in becoming a mannequin, which people in showbiz are accused of. ”

It's unbelievable that people have the time and inclination to be as negative as they are on a public platform about people who accomplish whatever they do in the public eye. ”