Sai Pallavi

“When I choose a script, I ensure that I get to contribute to the film in some way and, in turn, grow as an actor in the process.”

“I don't accept films just because they have star heroes in lead. I rejected a few big films because I didn't like the story.”

“Fashion is comfort for me: being comfortable in what you are wearing. Because if you wear a designer gown and you aren't comfortable in it, it will show.”

“I was holding my mum's hands and praying. Will people accept me with my pimples and hoarse voice?”

“Surprisingly, no one has ever given me double-meaning dialogues or asked me to wear clothes I am not comfortable in. Everyone has been extremely sweet with me.”

“My mother insists women must have financial independence, which is why I completed my degree in medicine.”

“I am not against remakes. What I feel is that they may not excite me much.”

“When I do a film, it is about how I become a character.”

“I meditate. I need that time to stay true to who I am.”

“I believe if you are destined to do something, things will definitely happen.”

“I personally do not believe 'Premam' has influenced anyone in any way; it has just portrayed characters and is one man's story where he falls in love with his teacher, and I don't believe people would use this as a reason to imitate it.”

“I was drawn to medicine because I'm fond of serving. In college, we go to the orphanage every week, see patients first-hand.”

“When you work with someone like Dulquer Salmaan, you tend to get a bit intimidated.”

“From a nobody, I seem to have become a celebrity of sorts overnight. I am dumbstruck and overwhelmed.”

“I always go crazy over every scene and have to discuss it with my director many times. Even Sekhar Kammula, who directed me in 'Fidaa,' knows this.”

“I grew up believing I sounded like a boy.”

“Now I know that however big a film, you have every right over how you want to be seen on screen.”

“A while ago, I got a chance to learn tango for a performance in my college.”

“All my directors helped build my confidence.”

“Since my childhood, I used to tell my parents to keep a tab on their health as if I was a doctor. Now I am officially one, and I hope my parents will finally take me seriously!”