Malaika Arora: I am a strict mother

Actress-model Malaika Arora would want her son to treat her like a friend, but says she is a strict mother.

"I am a strict mother and my son knows it. The culture, respect, and integrity need to be maintained and being humble is always a part of it. I would want my son to treat me like a friend, which he does," said Malaika, who is the mother of a son, Arhaan, who is 18.

On being asked about her girl gang, she said: "I love meeting my girl-friends, they are an integral part of me. While we talk and share everything with each other, the vital part of it is that we keep each other really grounded."

Talking about her love for yoga, Malaika said: "I was introduced to yoga about five years ago and slowly grew fond of it. I always had that preconceived notion it is very slow and is for the elderly, but to my experience, any age group fits into the yoga genre." Malaika opened up about her life in an episode of "Not Just Supper Stars", which airs in India on Zee Cafe.

When host Gunjan Utreja asked about her thoughts on her iconic song "Chaiyya chaiyya", she said: "It was extremely scary, but I loved the experience. It was the only time I danced on a moving train."

Meanwhile, the dancing diva is thrilled about judging a reality show along with choreographer Terence Lewis, who was her guru almost 20 years ago. The two along with choreographer Geeta Kapoor will judge "India's Best Dancer".

Malaika said: "It is my honour that Sony Entertainment Television has given me the opportunity to be a judge on 'India's Best Dancer'.

There is a special reason that I am thankful to the show and that's because I will be judging it along with Terence who was my guru almost 20 years ago while I was learning how to dance. He was a legend then and he is a legend today."

Terence too has some kind words for his former student. "Malaika Arora is truly a diva when it comes to glamour, dance and expressions, no one can beat her I believe."

"Today when I recall, 20 years is a long time, she was passionate then and she still carries the same grace today also. I am looking forward to the show and I am sure we are only going to be looking at the best of best," he added.