Meghana Raj

“I'm someone who loves watches.”

“In fact, my role in 'Jinda' was tough because I couldn't relate to it in any way.”

“During the send-off at my wedding to the groom's house, I embraced my mother tight, and that was when I realized that I was not going to stay with my mom anymore and be under her guidance, protection and watchful eyes, and that I would be in a different house.”

“I know that it has been a long time since 'Punda,' my first Kannada film, released, but I was determined to wait for a good subject for my next film in Kannada.”

“I am so obsessed with workouts that I am ok with skipping a meal or two but I just can't imagine not working out for a day.”

“My earlier film 'Punda' did not give people a glimpse of what I could do as my role was that of a typical glamour doll that required me to run around trees.”

“Chiru and I always knew we'd end up being with each other. Our families have known each other for a long time.”

“I always wanted to become a doctor but then my plans changed gradually.”

“Oh, I get compared to my mum in many way, be it looks, the performance or whatever else, but none of this seems like a negative.”

“Each and every vote counts. For a better nation, please go ahead and vote.”

“Shaji Kailas is an amazing director.”

“I was fascinated by my parents as I would visit them on the sets. Since we were a nuclear family I always accompanied my parents to their shoots and I liked the atmosphere there.”

“My place is cemented in Malayalam films. Malayalam is not my language and it felt alien to me. But for them, I am someone from Karnataka who could deliver.”

“Nobody was willing to lend their bike or teach me to ride. Bike riding is very addictive and nobody wants to part with their bike for someone else.”

“Apart from popular actors like Mammootty and Mohanlal, I knew nothing about Malayalam, but I got to learn so many things which became a strong base in my profession.”

“In Telugu, they treat an actor or actress with great importance, and the Kannada industry is like home for me, I feel most comfortable working here.”

“I was never the avid film watcher.”

“Given that Chiru also comes from a family which is closely associated with the film industry, I know I will get more support from them to pursue my acting career. I won't stop acting. As long as we live, we will continue to act in films.”

“Being a Kathak dancer, learning Bharathanatyam was a challenge as it was not that subtle, when compared to my natural form of dance.”

“For me, Mother's Day means giving undivided attention to my mother. It's not about buying her luxurious stuff, it's about giving her my complete attention when she is talking, discussing something, and I think it's the best gift for her.”