Himani Shivpuri Quotes

Himani Shivpuri

Profession : Actress

Birth : October 24, 1960

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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If I like the story, I will not shy away from stepping into any medium.

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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.

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

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Whenever I am in Delhi, I must visit Nathu's for its chaat. I love shopping at Lajpat Nagar and Khan Market.

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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.

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

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I enjoy working with Doon's talented, young actors and also get to learn from them.

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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.

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I have touched all genres, be it comedy, tragedy or negative roles.

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While touring in and outside Mumbai to do theatre, I got some good offers to act in films, which brought me success and I continued to do movies.

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They want younger girls, not old ones like me, as heroines. This is the tragedy of Bollywood. It is male dominated.

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Television has always been better for actresses.

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

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Theatre is my passion and first love for it is in this medium that I get to feel human-to-human contact.

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Films make an actor immortal.

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