Women are blessed with energy - a power which is unique. I have been very fortunate to have played strong women and explored their strengths through my films.

As women, we are constantly criticising and judging ourselves in terms of our body, how we dress, what profession we take up, how we fare in that. Indian women are gifted with certain body types and features, which is healthy, and we should accept that.

Men are strong, women are smart, but no matter how smart, their bellies are always there to betray women and that's their downfall.

I like to play strong women.

I've always played strong women who are doing their own thing.

Cubanas are very strong women. So don't mess with us - don't take us for granted!