"I'm so glad my two ready-for-release films are getting extra attention because of
me. I'm very happy my next release 'Metro' projects contemporary Indian relationships. Out West they're so used to seeing an oddity from the back of the beyond. It's a welcome change," Shilpa told IANS. "I do feel I've been somewhat taken for granted at home. Even when I did something as weighty as 'Phir Milenge', I wasn't given my due. I continued to be called an item girl. I don't know why! What does it take to be taken seriously here?"
"Phir Milenge' and 'Dhadkan' are the two most important films of my career. Also 'Rishtey', which was a very difficult role. Still people didn't give me credit," she rued.
"People, who are saying I won't be doing any more Hindi movies, are wrong. I'm not breaking ties with Bollywood and running away to settle in London. But god has opened new avenues for me and I want to explore them. I want to reach where no Indian has taken Bollywood. And I wish people in my own country would support me on this."
"When I'm called a 'C' grade heroine who's suddenly made it big through 'Big Brother', I feel really hurt. We all know I've never done anything sub-standard. Such talk is hurtful."
"God planned it all for me. I'm happy... and tired."
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