From entertaining us since the age of 16, the veteran actress Dimple Kapadia has proven that ‘age is just a number.’ With her simplicity, charm, and talent Dimple Kapadia has always touched our hearts. With power-packed performances in Rudali, Dil Chahta Hai, Lekin…, Saagar, Dimple Kapadia has proven her talent multiple times. But, Dimple Kapadia didn’t limit herself only to Indian cinema but went on to spread her magic in Hollywood too. Making her Hollywood debut at the age of 63 years in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, the star has yet again hushed the critics who claim 60 is the retirement age. As Dimple Kapadia is celebrating her 65th birthday today, and on a special day, here are some of her powerful quotes:
“I made a comeback as a married woman with two children. I think I proved them totally wrong (who believed married actresses are less desirable to audience.)” – Dimple Kapadia
“There was never any dearth of roles for women. Roles were bad in the ’70s and ’80s, before that there were female-oriented films. How the hell did you have a Meena Kumari or a Nargis?” – Dimple Kapadia
“I was born with a cleft in the chin but Dad didn’t know the difference between a cleft and a dimple. So I was named Dimple.” – Dimple Kapadia
“To me, Valentine’s Day is not merely limited to a lover but speaks of universal love.” – Dimple Kapadia
“A book on my life? No way! Every life is special. Everyone has problems. Life has to be a roller coaster ride. Otherwise, what’s the point of living? Why should I make a song and dance about mine?” – Dimple Kapadia
“It is not the audience who rejects us (married actresses); it is the people in the industry who believe that once you are married you are not desirable to the audience.” – Dimple Kapadia
“Women sometimes get so caught up in life… their marriage takes over their life, their relatives take over their life, and then they forget who they are.” – Dimple Kapadia
Happy Birthday, Diva! Thanks for inspiring us!
