Shriya Saran

“It's really strange, but I find a connect with Shivaji Raje through Rajinikanth. Rajini sir is born a Marathi, he's a superstar in Tamil film industry and a national icon too. He started his life as an ordinary man and reached the pinnacle. This is how Shivaji Raje's life also traversed from common to extraordinary.”

“I have had my share of ups and downs. But who doesn't?”

“I don't restrict myself from any food item. I am a non-vegetarian and I love home cooked food which usually includes daal, roti, aloo ki sabji, sambhar and fish. I try to avoid ice cream and sweets though.”

“As long as you know how to handle yourself, the film industry is probably one of the best places to work in.”

“My family has always encouraged me to think of the needy.”

“I like publicity, but don't resort to cheap tricks.”

“God has been kind and I'm blessed to have such a supportive partner like Andrei. I somehow like the word partner more than husband. Because Andrei is like my partner-in-crime, partner-in-fun and everything else. He's really proud of me and my work. Whenever I'm stressed or worried about what I'm doing, he always tries to calm me down.”

“Well, honestly I have never been very good at judging scripts.”

“I am a very simple person in real life and I enjoy what I do.”

“I exercise every day, not because I am an actor but because exercising keeps me healthy and happy.”

“Some of the biggest hits have had simple stories narrated beautifully.”

“That's one of the best things about being an Indian, our sense of style allows for a much wider selection of colour.”

“I think I have been infatuated with almost every actor I have worked with, but love is very difficult.”

“Language changes the flavour of the people, it changes the way you tell a story.”

“I don't believe in being a size zero, nor do I prescribe it.”

“For the longest time I was trying to please others. I can blame the whole world for each film that went wrong but if I'm not happy about a project I cannot give my best.”

“I am blessed with an active metabolism, which allows me to eat to my heart's content. I prefer Indian food because it's a balanced diet.”

“I've read 'Autobiography of a Yogi' at different ages and interpret something new each time.”

“I am old-fashioned and like to be taken out for a movie and dinner.”

“Certain people with vested interests have unleashed a campaign that I'm charging Rs 1 crore as my salary. This is totally false. Even at the best of times, I haven't got that much money for any of my films.”