Andrea Jeremiah

“For sure, I won't go hunting for a guy to love and get married to. But once I'm in love, I'll do what it takes to make it work.”

“I personally think the male and female roles have changed dramatically in the past few decades. Men are no longer the breadwinners. Financial independence for a woman is a huge thing.”

“I am very much available for singing. There's a misconception that I am too busy with my acting ventures, but, I think, I can manage both.”

“After my experience working with Kamal Haasan sir, the 'Aval' team was the most professional and well-planned group I've come across. They were so meticulous that I completed my portions in just 22 days!”

“I wish someone would make an Indian equivalent of 'Kill Bill' with me. That would be awesome.”

“I am not a method actor. I would call myself a spontaneous actor.”

“I say no to songs more often than I say yes.”

“I have a heart and am extremely sensitive to what people say about me, both in the press and otherwise.”

“Everyone has their good and bad days. You just have to go with the flow and make the most of whatever comes your way.”

“There was a time in my life when I used to plan elaborately; not anymore. I gave up when I realised nothing was going my way.”

“It's no big secret that 'thinking' women, since they are already gifted with fully functioning brains, are more than happy to have a yummy not-so-smart man in their lives. All we ask for is a sense of humor, a sense of hygiene, and the sense to not cheat.”

“I firmly believe marriage should happen as a by-product of love.”

“I want to do only such films which will help me grow as an actor.”

“I was almost on the verge of studying medicine. But then, I realised I would have to give up singing. That is when it dawned on me that I could have a career in music.”

“I do not feel intimidated by actors or stars because I was never exposed to films widely.”

“When I was a youngster, I and people like us, who are educated and progressive-minded, did not take interest in politics. But then I realised that half of the parliament is being run by politicians with criminal records.”

“Casting couch is not just a man's fault. It is important to say this because we blame the other side always.”

“Performing was always my thing, so when I act with another co-actor, perhaps that is why I never feel intimidated.”

“When I am talking about politics, it is not about reading a book, theories on policies, but awareness on what is our right as a citizen of a democratic country.”

“After 'Taramani,' life has changed - in a sense, as we grow, we evolve. My regret was post its release. After giving so much of my effort, blood, sweat, tears and time for a movie... I still didn't get any big offers. That really hurt.”