"Where There's No Respect, Love Has No Meaning," Says Sushmita Sen

The actress said she stays motivated by "the simple stories of simple people who did extraordinary things throughout their lives against all odds"

Sushmita Sen leaves a trail of inspiring words every time she speaks. The actress has been in the thick of the entertainment industry for decades, garnering her many fans. And, she loves to connect to them through Instagram live sessions every once in a while. In a recent session, Sushmita decided to answer some questions from her fans. When asked, "What does respect mean to you?" Sushmita chose to answer it. She said, "Respect means everything to me. Everything. I put that above love any day." Without condemning the ideals of "unrealistic love" showcased in books and movies, the actress opened up about her outlook.

Sushmita Sen went on to say, "Jaha izzat nahi hota, waha mohabbat ke mainey hi nahi hotey. Mohabbat aake chali jayegi. Lekin agar respect hai to mohabbat ko dobara mauka milta hai to express itself. [Where there is no respect, love has no meaning. Love will come and go. But if there's respect, love gets a second chance to express itself]."