Aditi Rao Hydari

“I'm a director's actor, and I surrender myself to the vision and the process. I think nothing else matters then.”

“I don't really understand why we are paid less than the male actors, because we put equal efforts, and recent past has shown that actresses can deliver a hit film. We deserve better pay, equal to what actors get.”

“I was born to an illustrious family in Hyderabad.”

“By doing a masala film or wearing a bikini, I am not trying to change my image.”

“Delhi, for me, means my mother and lots of love!”

“My formative years were not spent in Hyderabad, so I can only understand Telugu, but I love the culture.”

“I am not a trained singer, but when I was offered to sing for 'LPNY,' I took it up as a challenge.”

“If people view wearing bikini as a problem, then dirt is in their mind and not in mine.”

“I always feel blessed because so many people have taken me under their wings, nurtured me, and made me a part of their vision.”

“Dhanush is an insanely incredible actor. To be directed by him has been nothing short of a learning experience.”

“I didn't get that great a launch as an actress, but slowly and steadily, I made my presence felt in the industry.”

“For someone, success is to be the highest paid actress. For some, it might be the number of awards, and for some, it is the number of films. Honestly, I feel privileged when a celebrated filmmaker offers me a role so that I can be a part of his vision. That is success for me.”

“No artiste wants to be boxed. We thrive on challenging roles, and they can come from anywhere. I consider myself blessed to be recognised as a pan-Indian actor. Yes, it means more hard work, prepping more for the roles, but I'm all for it.”

“We women are glamorous, we work hard, and that's how we work in Bollywood.”

“I consider myself as a director's actor, so I'm open to work with filmmakers from across the country and even abroad.”

“I want somebody to push me and grill me and extract a performance out of me which nobody expects.”

“While shooting for 'Kaatru Veliyidai,' I was living my childhood dream of working with my favourite director. It was surreal and thrilling at the same time.”

“I can be sweet-looking innocent girl, but I may have a sensual side to me, which I would love to explore.”

“As actors, we want more people to love and appreciate us. We want more fans.”

“I must say that Dhanush wears the hat of director and actor pretty seamlessly.”