Jaya Prada

I am dedicated, adamant and committed. Although these three qualities can be considered as minus points in a woman but for me, this is a blessing.

When I did my first Hindi film, 'Sargam,' I had to play a dumb girl. Critics went to town saying that since I was a south Indian and didn't know how to speak Hindi, producers of the movie decided to make me play dumb.

For me, the rules of politics are 3 Ds which stand for devotion, dedication and determination.

I am impressed with Narendra Modi's leadership, the way he is taking India ahead and encouraging others to do so.

I have worked with NT Rama Rao, Chandra Babu and with Mulayam Singh Yadav too, and with SP particularly I had bitter experiences in my 10-year tenure at Rampur.

I want to join BJP as a party worker. I am not craving for any post or opportunity to contest any elections.

I want healthy politics, I do not wish to cry anymore in politics.

When I was watching 'Padmaavat,' Khilji's character reminded me of Azam Khan ji, how he had harassed me during elections when I was contesting.

I am equally active in both politics and acting. That's not all, I also run educational institutes and have a dance group called Amrapali.

I joined politics to serve the society, but we have to be careful about whom we are getting associated with. Many parties cash-in on our popularity; stars become the bridge to garner them votes, so we have to be careful about it.

I am quite impressed with the growth of Punjabi films. I've witnessed its make-over; it is no more just a regional industry.

Even in the political arena, we need good people to join politics. I believe women can lead the country.

People have a wrong notion that film stars don't make good politicians. I must tell those who address stars with derogatory comments that people like us work for the betterment of their constituency with heart and soul.

Mulayam Singh Yadav has deceived Muslims by making false promises for their welfare.

My political career has enriched my knowledge about staying away from negative vibes.

I was abused by certain political leaders even though the janta loved me.

I've received love in both politics and filmdom.

Even while rendering my service in politics, I worked honestly.

It's rare for someone to give you a helping hand when you're going through rejection.

At the height of my film career I joined politics because I felt I had more to do than just act.

I can't do the conventional heroine's role.

I love to challenge myself all the time.

I don't want to sing songs around trees anymore.

I've been on the lookout for meaningful roles, not just the glamorous ones.

I never discriminate between roles being offered.

As an actress I have faced the camera a lot many times but you always feel nervous before the first shot.

Singing was always my love.

Whenever I sign a couple of films, people say I'm not paying attention to my constituency. Whenever I go to Rampur or elsewhere, people ask me about my films. It is strange, really.

I have sung a couple of songs in Telugu and Hindi films, but I was not happy with that. So, I thought of doing an album. I do not know how people will react.

I have never neglected my constituency for my film career.

Every politician goes through a lean patch during which they go back to their main area of expertise. Some return to business, some practice law, and I... have come back to cinema.

I'm listening to scripts and would like to play characters that'd strike a chord with the masses.

Amid all the horror films releasing in Tamil Nadu, 'Uyire Uyire,' with its focus on romance, will be a relief.

For a person who's scared of the dark, I've sure come a long way.

The love I have got from the people is amazing. It overwhelms me.

I have been a hard-working politician.

Jaya Prada isn't weak and Azam Khan would know this soon. I will defeat him. I am confident about it.

I am a politician but I am also an actress and you do need glamour in politics.

Politics kept me busy for a long time; I enjoyed my experience and learnt a lot.

I feel very ashamed to have chosen a brother like Azam Khan. Maybe it was a wrong choice for me to call him a brother and he proved in reality he is not the person he pretends to be.

When a road is made, we can't say only the Hindus will walk on it, if a road is being construction, both Hindus and Muslims will walk on it.

When I had won the elections two times, the atmosphere of Rampur was completely different. But the BJP's Hindu vote, they always voted for me and ensured my win.

Everyone is impressed by Modi-ji's leadership. Many big leaders want to work with him. Similarly, as an activist, I want to join the party.

Azam Khan must be barred from contesting polls.

I want to do work to ease the problems of my constituents.

I had to learn Odissi dance and it is a very difficult discipline.

As a film actor, I connected to the people on the good and positive things. But, as a politician I feel the pain and miseries.

It is unfortunate that nobody has highlighted the work done by actor-turned-politician Sunil Dutt.

For the past nine years as MP of Rampur,I was staying at Modi Hotel. It was a second home to me.

Amar Singh ji helped the Bachchan family and he did a lot and stood through thick and thin. But when he was hospitalized, where was Jaya ji? Where was Amit ji?