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“I was studying psychology honours and was very happy in that zone. I had dreams of pursuing higher education. When the first film happened and another one after that, I was not sure about sticking around in this career. It was never my dream.”
“There is a space for all sorts of films because the audience wants to watch all kinds of films at the end of the day.”
“Proper exercise and a balanced diet help you lose weight quickly.”
“I like exercise that makes you stronger from within. Exercise is not just about looking good from the outside.”
“It's very important to know your body type before trying a particular exercise. It's also important to know why you are doing a certain kind of exercise. The technique should be correct.”
“God has given everyone different palettes. I don't need to see what colours others have.”
“I started young in my profession, in my second year of college. I had to make a career choice. College life is the best time when you can hang around and do all kinds of crazy stuff. Everything clicked so well that the films started coming in bunches.”
“Knowingly or unknowingly, every person has a particular role to play in their lives. When you are with your friends you are something else. When you are with your partner you are something else. When you are with your parents you are something else. So different sides of a personality come across.”
“The most overwhelming factor was becoming a mother. The entire perspective of life changes overnight.”
“Rane is a big help... he is a hands-on father, sometimes delightfully changing nappies.”
“As far as chemistry is concerned, the audience is the best judge. Professionally, I am supposed to look as convincing as possible opposite my hero.”
“I have had nightmares of not being able to finish my exam papers on time. Everyone is concentrating on their papers whereas I am not being able to write!”
“My criteria has always been the script, director and character. But I also attach importance to the production house. After all, the banner has to go all out to present the film in a grand manner. I am ready to work with any house that is capable of marketing and packaging a film well.”
“Nothing can beat a jogging or even a stroll at a nearby park. But the most important thing in staying fit is watch your diet.”
“As an actor I want to explore myself and really want to break the stereotype. I want to go beyond my comfort zone.”
“Highway' teaches one basic lesson, One God creating so many human beings, but all different in complexities, layers and charactersiticis.”
“You won't believe when I attend any wedding I also enjoy biryani or even first fry or chicken cutlet. But I balance it out in my next meals. That's how it works.”
“Honestly, I've always been a very positive person and I maintained that even when my family tested COVID positive or when I gave birth in the middle of a pandemic.”
“What to Expect When You're Expecting' was gifted to me by my best friend Antara, a new mom herself. The book helped me enormously.”
“Despite being a woman, somehow I have always found myself idolising male characters.”