Meghana Raj

“I am in love with Kareena Kapoor. I have watched all her films and buy brands that are endorsed by her.”

“It feels good to be back in the Kannada film industry and I'm overwhelmed by the love of the people here.”

“I don't believe in dieting. But I don't eat rice at all.”

“In 'Maad Dad,' I play Lal's wife, who dies quite young. I've gone completely retro to fit into the role of his traditional wife.”

“I have always accepted films based on what my role is. Of course, I do look at who is playing the lead opposite me, the producer and the director.”

“Whether I'm in a sari or a mini skirt hardly matters as long as the role I do in a film is substantial and makes a difference.”

“We tend to crib about kids being addicted to phones all the time, but the truth is that it is the parents who are the root cause of such behavior, because they are usually the original addicts.”

“Malayalam cinema has given me the biggest break and has been like a school for me on how to perform.”

“It's a blessing to be a woman as one is able to do the kind of things that a mother can do, and that's the selfless and beautiful thing about womanhood.”

“My father being a theatre person used to compose music for his plays. He noticed me singing one of his compositions at a young age and he was amazed. From then on, he taught me the little things that he knew about music.”

“I have never been someone who chooses a film according to the language. Since I am comfortable with Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, the scope of the film is all that matters to me.”

“Of course, I'm all for women getting to play prominent parts.”

“I like feel-good fiction and mysteries.”

“Apart from acting, I love singing as well.”

“'Punda' marks my entry into Kannada and 'Krishnaleelai' will be my Tamil debut. It was a good experience shooting for both the films.”

“It would be a dream come true if I could sing for A.R. Rahman. He is very unconventional.”

“Yes, doing a Kannada film is like a homecoming. This industry is like family to me. I have known people here since my childhood.”

“'Allama' is a period film set in the 12th century, for which I had to sport a different look. The story is about a mystic saint and Vachana poet Allama Prabhu and I play a dancer in it.”

“Imagine a superstar of his stature coming to someone like me and saying, 'Hi Meghana, I'm Mohanlal. Nice to meet you!' I was so taken aback by his politeness.”

“I workout regularly with a trainer. It is relaxing for me.”