Bringing Sexy Back

She is undoubtedly the queen of seduction in bollywood. Feminine, confident and graceful with a body to die for, bipasha basu is and always will be one of the sexiest women in bollywood. After scorching the ramp and ruling the celluloid, bipasha has now embarked on a mission to make the world a fitter place with her workout dvds. Nivedita jayaram pawar spoke to the bengali beauty on films…fitness and the pressures of being a star.

- Nivedita Jayaram Pawar

Firstly tell us how you manage to look so hot even after so many years in the industry?

I am enjoying what I am today way more than my 20s. Earlier I never used to look after myself. I would neglect my needs… my wants. I never gave the attention my body needed. I give all that now. I have made ‘myself’ the number one priority in my life. That puts a lot of things into perspective.

Go on…

I give one hour to myself everyday no matter what. During that one hour I forget everything – family, friends, work…no one can call me. That kind of investment helps. Today I am much more calmer, focussed and can handle situations better. The bonus is that you look good and you are happier. It’s a win win situation. That’s why I preach – love yourself. only when you give yourself the best that you can give your family the best.

In an industry where fortunes change every Friday you are still going strong even after 14 years. What’s the secret of your longitivity?

I have survived as I never had a plan or a goal. Another reason is the connect that I have made with the audiences. If you don’t have the audiences’ love, you can’t last this long. I am an actress who lives by my own rules and principles. I don’t suck up to anybody. It’s against my being. Though sometimes I feel sucking up would help but it’s too late to learn (laughs). I have never been overly ambitious. I am not an actor who lives, breathes and dies cinema. I love my profession and give my 100 per cent when I am at work. But it’s not everything for me.

So what consumes you when you are not facing the camera?