Mimi Chakraborty

I really don't think size zero will ever catch on in Bengali cinema nor will a 22-inch waist.

I drink loads of water and splash it on my face to keep my skin healthy.

I only watch my films when I am alone! And I am critical of my performance.

I enjoy doing commercial movies... the singing, dancing, romancing. I really look up to those movies.

When I travel long distance, I try to catch up on sleep.

My parents say I bond with kids very well, but I am always fighting with them. I don't know how to handle them.

Given a chance, I will want to work not only for people but also for animals.

I really enjoy working. It makes me feel alive.

If I sit idle for one day, I feel 24 hours of my life are wasted.

Work is my utmost priority and I am good at multitasking.

It's difficult to go on diets when you are a foodie.

On days that I go gymming my consumption of egg whites and chicken stew goes up.

I stay away from the makeup kit if I'm not shooting.

I love it when the sunrays enter my bedroom in the morning.

My mother loves plants. So, we have a lot of plants in our house that send out positive vibes.

My makeup room, which has a wall-to-wall wardrobe, is where I chill with my friends.

I believe in Vastu Shastra. So, I got my new house designed accordingly.

On Sundays, my favorite is alu paratha with kheer and jiggery.

On weekdays, I have whole oats mixed with almond milk, yogurt and berries. At times, I also opt for a bowl of almond milk and porridge.

I usually love to enjoy a lavish breakfast.

Yes, I was called the 'Bandit Queen' at my home and in the neighbourhood.

No one can dictate what I will wear and I am strictly against such moral guardianship.

Both my parents' brothers are into active politics and so was my grandfather.

People just like to talk about equality, but it is difficult for them to see any change.

Coming from a small town like Jalpaiguri, whatever I have achieved today is because of my work.

When I entered the industry, I was told that I was fit for only television and not films.

I should be able to become the character given to me.

I refused 'Chatuskone,' as I was required to wear revealing outfits and enact a few intimate scenes, which I was not comfortable with.

Lots of women have shown interest in becoming a part of our group and we hope that Soul Purpose will encourage more and more women to hit the road independently.

I remember relishing the aloo pakodas at a stall near Dover Lane back in my younger days.

No one can beat Kolkata phuchkas! Gariahat, Vivekananda Park and Golpark are some of my favorite places to have phuchkas. Of course, my work doesn't allow me to gorge on them often.

Kolkata is a place where you can pretty much find everything. From traditional wear to western wear - you name it and you will get it - that too at pocket friendly prices.

The word that comes to my mind when I think of Kolkata's fashion is 'eclectic.'

I am not too much of a party person.

During the lockdown, I saw many videos on social media which showed how COVID survivors were being attacked, doctors were being mistreated while they returned home, police officers were not welcome anywhere, I realized how disheartening it was!

If a woman MP's choice of clothing becomes a topic of a heated debate, then all the talk of women empowerment is rubbish.

I am not a hypocrite to wear gloves while shaking hands with the people who come to meet me. But I like to maintain personal hygiene and take care of myself when I am not at work.

I was not a born celebrity, but rather a small-town girl.

We talk about equality, women's empowerment... yet we are now being trolled for wearing jeans. I haven't heard of male MPs being criticized for their clothes but when a woman MP wears jeans, that bothers an entire nation.

I really follow Balmain. I follow designers who make floral prints and bright-colored clothes.

I like Priyanka Chopra. She has spunk and she experiments.

If your skin feels easy in the clothes you wear, I think that is perfect style.

I was an athlete when I was young and devoted a lot of time to sports.

It's impossible to diet in monsoon and winter.

My mother makes a homemade hair oil with lots of natural herbs in it and I apply that once a week at night and wash it off the next day with an aloe vera-based shampoo.

I am very short-tempered but my anger doesn't last long.

I am scared of ghosts, I know they don't exist, but still I am.

My mama used to tell us ghost stories in the evening on rainy days.

I used to read a lot of books and magazines about Dracula.

People said 'Mimi doesn't know how to act and her diction is bad,' but my perseverance helped me overcome my shortcomings and here I am today.