We are a family of professionals, especially doctors. Thanks to my father, I got exposed to a whole lot of things. I call him a Renaissance man. – Lillete Dubey
All actors know that the real adrenaline rush is in doing theatre. There is an immediate connect, and a role in a play, for an actor, is the biggest temptation. – Lillete Dubey
I first watched ‘Adhe Adhure’ in college. I loved it, and it stayed with me ever since. I decided that I would some day direct this play – not in English, but in Hindi. – Lillete Dubey
I like taking up challenges. I prefer working with scripts that are different and veer from the tried and tested. So far, it’s always worked. – Lillete Dubey
The Indian film industry is very, very vibrant. It is a mix like it is in Hollywood – there is a lot of highly commercial cinema. – Lillete Dubey
Plays which are universal tempt me. ‘August: Osage County’ is a play which is relevant to the urban Indian set up. – Lillete Dubey
Everything is possible. Anything is possible at any time and at any time in life. That’s such an affirmative kind of feeling. – Lillete Dubey
You are not dead until you are in that grave, so don’t close the book. Don’t give up. – Lillete Dubey
I’m always thinking, ‘What next,’ even while working on one play or shooting for a film. – Lillete Dubey
I was a rebel. I went to Carmel Convent in Delhi where I was a complete rebel. I thought I was 12 going on 18. I wanted to go out with friends older to me, stay out late – my parents were horrified. It was then that we began having our first disagreements. – Lillete Dubey
So many people ask me this, but I tell them I look forward to each day because I love what I do. – Lillete Dubey
It is hard to get good actors who also do television, ads and films. Theatre requires six weeks of rehearsal for a play. – Lillete Dubey
India’s a fascinating country. It’s constantly changing, but there’s still a lot of superstition and backwards thinking. – Lillete Dubey
Theatre is my first love. I don’t understand why people say that theatre can’t give you money. – Lillete Dubey
My father was the artistic one. At a very young age, my father realised I had a strong voice and made me learn Hindustani vocal. I was five. I have Dad to thank for introducing me to the finer things in life. – Lillete Dubey
