New Delhi:
In discussion with adman Suhel Seth, Hollywood star Nicole Kidman spoke at the 13th HT Leadership Summit.
Below are the highlights:
Nicole Kidman- I have been coming to India since the age of 17.
- I wanted to explore the world as a teen and India was one of the destination.
- I loved different food, clothes smell....I travelled and absorb culture. In India I was comfortable.
- One of the great things about being an actor is that you get to learn things about life which you don't get to learn in any other profession.
Suhel Seth- You have supported charities. Do you believe you like doing it? What drives you towards this?
Nicole Kidman- We live in small world and we have to protect each other and help each other.
Suhel SethNicole Kidman- Beyond films, I live a very quiet and private life. I don't live under the spotlight every day.
Suhel Seth- Which is one director you would love to work with?
Nicole Kidman- I would love to work with Steven Spielberg.
Suhel Seth- What would you like to be in your next life?
Nicole Kidman- I'm an introvert. I would like to be reborn a crazy extrovert.
Suhel Seth- Now, coming to questions from the audience: As a thinker, as a creative person, what's the one thing that worries you about today's world?
Nicole Kidman- Not having enough human contact.... excessive use of technology... that scares me the most. I see less and less conversation these days.
Suhel Seth- Coming to next question, where do you see yourself 20 years from now?
Nicole Kidman - I would be down on my knees and very humble to just be alive 20 years from now.
Suhel Seth- What message would you give to India to save the girl child?
Nicole Kidman- Education in terms of understanding is a must for all. The female dynamic is so important.