Shibani Dandekar

“I am married to my work.”

“I'm aware of who I am and I'm comfortable with who I choose to date.”

“I like to write my own songs rather than merely singing what has been handed over to you.”

“You would think that growing up in a foreign country would be so easy and fitting in would be a piece of cake, and although my parents were completely liberal and allowed us the opportunity to explore this world, I always felt as though I was searching for people that were more like me.”

“I love dancing, especially to songs with Latin vibe.”

“I wear chunky sneakers all the time. I cannot walk in heels.”

“D Major is not a one-genre band. I think we have always managed to captivate the audience with our performance. We are three Indian girls with international upbringing and a little foreign flavor.”

“I think I am this fun person, and people often label me cute. So I guess, me and my style are cute and fun! That's the kind of person I am.”

“I just post what I want to, it's as simple there's no strategy or trying to send out a message in any way.”

“There is quality work happening on the web and there is room for everybody to work. It is not just about hero or heroine thing on the web. The focus is also on multiple characters.”

“People tend to call me for only one thing - NRI-based roles. I'd like to change that and expand a little bit, and have more substance.”

“Every now and then, I have these moments where I feel somebody needs to be told to just stop. Sometimes, they would write nasty things, but generally, I just don't give them time and attention. I just skim and read but don't go through the comments completely.”

“Always take your makeup off at night no matter how tired you are!”

“More than finding out who trolls me, I am interested to know why people troll.”

“I wish my family could have spent much more time with each other. When we kids grow up, we get busy with our careers and our own lives. And then, we realize that family matters the most.”

“Try to understand that mental health is something very personal and private.”

“I feel just in terms of knowing who is real, who has got your back, and who's there for you is what helps you stay grounded and real.”

“Fashion allows you to experiment and express yourself even if you are not superb with clothes.”

“I love to play challenging roles.”

“I have travelled the world and lived in places such as Africa, Australia, America, and I have to say there is a great sense of belonging that comes with finally settling in Mumbai.”