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“Either I choose to behave or live a life of someone else, or I choose to be myself and live the life the way I want.”
“It is not a shocker to me that a film went out of my hands, not because I was not credible, but because I was not so-and-so's daughter or sister or dating so-and-so.”
“Honestly, till the time each and every movie-goer knows about me, I will not stop doing multiple films a year.”
“I'm trying to break a lot of prejudices with my every film.”
“I am very expressive and hyperactive.”
“I am looking for projects that challenge me, make me uncomfortable, and also projects that are in the hands of the right team. Then it's up to me to take a leap of faith.”
“I genuinely don't feel like a star, with the kind of struggle I've had to go through.”
“People think that unless you become the de-glam girl, who has horrible things happening to her, you're not really acting; all it takes to cry for the camera is some glycerine. Not doing anything is what's difficult; I know a lot of actors who will agree with me.”
“I never thought I was gullible, but I know that I trust people easily and take people on face value.”
“Telugu cinema can really spoil you. They treat you like a queen. As soon as you get down from your van, they will all stand up, and they won't sit till you have passed by. I love that attention and miss that.”
“I didn't have a list of dos and don'ts when I started acting, but one thing was very clear that I would only work in films which I would enjoy watching.”
“I don't believe in poking nose in other people's matters, but when it comes to matters related to me or something that affects me, I will not shy away for saying something I believe.”
“I have been following badminton for quite some time, and I know most of the Indian players personally.”
“As an individual, I have no fear of failure... I think that translates on-screen in my performances.”
“I have this habit of not rehearsing a lot; I don't go on practicing my dialogues, pauses, and actions.”
“I haven't faced harassment in terms of work, but I think every girl in India has gone through some or the other awkward moment in public where she was eve-teased or touched inappropriately.”
“I'll always have to make sure things happen eventually and don't slip from my hands, from under my nose. I'll always have to be on my toes.”
“I feel that I'm a perpetual struggler. I always keep struggling to get certain roles, and when I get them, I struggle to get certain types of films.”
“I've seen people being in awe of Anurag Kashyap, but I'm not a fangirl.”
“Post 'Pink,' I figured out which direction I want my career to take.”