Jasmin Bhasin

“I have grown up in a small city where watching TV is a ritual and Balaji has defined TV in so many ways.”

“One is never done growing as an artiste. So, it's important to find roles that challenge me and make me learn new things.”

“I must have worked with over 100 actors, but I think there are four to five names I count on my fingers and say they are my friends.”

“My problem is I cannot be manipulative and diplomatic. And to survive on a show like BB,' you have to be very smart. I cannot put so much pressure on my mind. It will be a mental pressure on me.”

“No one is supposed to know about my personal life because that is supposed to be kept private.”

“I am not someone who will hide my relationship.”

“'Bigg Boss' is one reality show which is a completely different format and pulls you out of your comfort zone.”

“My nana ji has a shop in Bapu Bazaar. Every summer, after my final exams, my mother would pack me off to my grandparents' home in Jaipur where we would visit nana ji's shop and I would roam around the market, holding his finger, wearing those cute Jaipuri lehengas.”

“It is important to take short breaks for the best use of your creative talents.”

“I always wanted to be an actor and my parents were happy with my decision. But that happened later. They were apprehensive initially because I have an MBA degree and I used to work for American Express' marketing team.”

“I am not insecure or conscious that my image might get hampered. I don't think one should think the image will get spoilt due to Bigg Boss.'”

“People complain about not having a social life and always working. But I enjoy working.”

“I am a woman of substance and there's a lot inside me. I have had my own struggles and my journey.”

“I love and adore Salman Khan. Every year I see him on Bigg Boss' and I just freeze. I'm head over heels with his eyes and smile. He is a very charming personality.”

“I believe that there is a simple demand and supply rule that works on television. While many are hooked on web series, some enjoy non-fiction. Similarly, there are people who love watching supernatural genre.”

“People have always complimented me for being cheerful and happy.”

“I feel it's very important for an actor to believe in the character that he/she is playing and do full justice to it in order to convince others that you are the character you are portraying.”

“I started television in 2015.”

“I think yoga gives me awareness not just about my body from the outside but also about my internal organs. I feel it's very important because it teaches you self-realization of your body.”

“I believe your career is one of the few things that stay with you forever. It also gives you the confidence to lead a happy life.”