I am not running after money in Bollywood, I am experimenting with films and roles here.

I am not in Bollywood for item songs. I have to do some meaty roles and realistic films.

Mainstream Bollywood music has fallen into some sort of a rut where melody, which was very important 'till the '90s, is out of favor.

I see myself and my contemporaries being part of some good work in Bollywood.

Bollywood helps in enabling a platform for many artistes.

The idea of being associated with Bollywood prompted me to get into DVD distribution.

I never went and searched for a Bollywood film. It just happened naturally... it was a natural course.

There are only two kinds of roles that work in Bollywood, the sexy and the glamorous kind.

The trouble with indie music in India is it continues to be overshadowed by Bollywood.

I have grown up watching Bollywood films, watching Shah Rukh Khan's films. I am happy that I worked with him.

I know I'm not the consummate Bollywood heroine. But I'm working hard on it.

In South India, the audience is more traditional than the Bollywood cine-goers.

There are many Bollywood actresses who work in the South and speak Tamil or Malayalam, and though it is correct, we find it funny sometimes.

'Namastey London' is my favourite Bollywood film, it is a complete pack - it has entertainment, drama, emotion and comedy.

When I stepped into Bollywood, I had my own way because I knew no other way. People see it as unique but it has more to do with my personality.

I have fulfilled all my dreams in Bollywood. Now I have to find new dreams for Bollywood before I strike again.

I was never serious about Bollywood films, but when I was offered a film like 'Shanghai,' I took it because it is a good film.

We all know that a beautiful face is an important aspect of an actor's personality if he or she wants to make it big in Bollywood.

There are very few roles you actually get to perform for women. There aren't many woman-oriented films made in Bollywood.

You never know when I might decide to work in a Bollywood film and do one of those dance numbers with the whole crew in the backdrop.

The professionalism and everything is same in both the industries. The only difference between Bhojpuri cinema and Bollywood is budget.

Acting happened to me by chance. Even I'm surprised how a man from a small village, Belsand, in Gopalganj district has reached Bollywood.

Bollywood, as an industry, is based on relationships. It has always been star-driven, and it has an element of feudalism.

For my first Bollywood movie, 'Ekk Deewana Tha,' my mum also came over because Mumbai was completely new to me, and I'd heard it's a huge city.

I am very grateful to Telugu movies, as they have been the main reason for my entry into Bollywood.

I'm a proud mainstream musician, but having said that, I do firmly believe there's more to musical talent in India than just Bollywood.

I am very happy that in the second year of my acting career in Bollywood I got to do a biopic.

Bollywood is a huge industry with a lot of competition and you always have to stay at the top of the game.

While everyone usually turns up late at Bollywood parties, I always reach these places on time and end up making a fool of myself.

Bollywood, no doubt, has a wider acclaim, and it feels top of the world to see people from all around the world dancing to my songs.

Every time actors from down south do a Bollywood film, it is always looked at like, 'Oh it must be a one time thing,' or a stereotypical role.

In Bollywood they think if a leading lady can do one free-falling kick she's achieved the unthinkable.

Bollywood goes through these phases. Whatever makes money is quickly lapped up by all. They all want to play safe.

Bollywood was never really the aim, actually. I mean, sure, you could argue that I could have done more films there; for sure, I could have.

I'm really excited about furthering my film career in Bollywood and Hollywood.

I started down South, that's where my heart is. But I'm open to exploring Bollywood.

Indian classical music is charming and currently there are a wide range of musicians who bring great classical tunes to the Bollywood industry.

I compose for very limited people in Bollywood, as I am not a playback artist. I compose my songs and sing them.

I have never planned my career here in Bollywood, so planning to do Hollywood films is a distant thing. You have to see how things come.

I'm not avoiding the Tamil film industry because I'm making Hindi films. It's just that I'm extremely busy with Bollywood commitments.

Youngsters in Punjab don't follow Bollywood. They know about Drake, Rihanna and the relationship between Beyonce and Jay Z.

In Bollywood, once an actor becomes a fairly established name, he or she usually starts taking things for granted.

Bollywood is just like any other industry. It is just that people in this industry are constantly in the public eye.

It's so lovely to know that people who you would never think know about Bollywood, they know about Bollywood.

You need to see what kind of offers come your way. Just because it is Bollywood, doesn't mean that you have to take it.

Once you begin shooting, Bollywood actors get totally involved in their roles, and that gives you an edge in getting what you want out of them.

People used to think I am wearing turban so maybe I won't act. Then Bollywood happened. So on its own things have happened in my career.

I want to thank Bollywood for accepting me and loving me the way I am and my songs. Bollywood has given me the reach.

I am not saying one is better than the other. I enjoy both. But Hollywood is far more organised than Bollywood.

I don't really know what the prerequisites are for Bollywood, but I do believe I can be successful in anything I choose to do.

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