I got into the movies by accident. When I got an offer, I thought let`s try this too. Everything in my life has happened by trial and error. I didn`t even think I would win the Miss India title so where`s the question of thinking I`d come this far. (July 2007)

Most outsiders look at the film world as something glamorous. But no one sees the hard work that goes into it. I haven`t taken a holiday in the last four years. I`m working 25 hours a day. There`s no time to sleep or to eat. (July 2007)

I`m lucky. I don`t know whether I`m deserving or not. All I know is that I work damn hard for everything. And God helps those who help themselves. Every day is like an exam. I believe destiny and hard work go hand in hand. I was studying to be an engineer when my mom and my brother sent my pictures for the Miss India contest. I didn`t even know about it. If that isn`t destiny, what is? (July 2007)

When I became Miss World, I couldn`t believe I had won it. I used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a minute the world changed for me. (July )

"I fail to understand why people would think I got a raw deal out of Krrish (2006), considering I was present all through the film, from the beginning till the end. And I don`t know where people get off really. `Krissh` has done a business of Rupees 150 crores. It`s popular and is almost giving `Superman` a run for its money, so what more convincing is required to get the point across? I`m very happy with the response I got fro the film. I`m happy with my role. I`ve learnt that you can`t always please everyone in any case. And `Krissh` is my moment of success; I will not allow anyone to take that away from me."

I fail to understand why people would think I got a raw deal out of Krrish (2006), considering I was present all through the film, from the beginning till the end. And I don`t know where people get off really. `Krissh` has done a business of Rupees 150 crores. It`s popular and is almost giving `Superman` a run for its money, so what more convincing is required to get the point across? I`m very happy with the response I got fro the film. I`m happy with my role. I`ve learnt that you can`t always please everyone in any case. And `Krissh` is my moment of success; I will not allow anyone to take that away from me. (Stardust magazine, September 2006)

When I became Miss World, I couldn`t believe I had won it. I used to sleep with my crown because I was scared someone would steal it. In a minute the world changed for me. (July 2007)

I thoroughly believe in the institution of marriage, but there`s still a long way to go before I get married. Right now I want to concentrate on my career.

When asked what sets her apart from other actresses: "I don`t come from a film background. I haven`t learned anything about films or film-making. But I have a thirst to know everything about my profession. I want to learn about cinematography, about editing, about music recordings, about post-production. So when people in the know talk, I willingly listen. Also, I`m not scared of working 20 hours a day."

Once I knew I wasn`t going to be doing Umrao Jaan (2006), I completely disconnected from the film. And I cannot compare myself to Aishwarya Rai.