As a girl, the thought of gaining weight wasn't easy, but when I thought as an actor, I was very sure. That gave me the confidence, and I started training myself to gain weight, and then, as planned, I lost weight.
I have been fortunate to be around people that don't believe in misogyny at the workplace or in my family. But of course, it does exist.
I feel, as an actor, you should be in a position to mould yourself into different characters and should have the ability to change.
I think people want to watch me in films, and that's why filmmakers want to work with me and tell stories.
I'm not skinny, and I like that.
I love being an actor so much because, as a person, I would be conscious about pimples and weight because I love vanity, and I own up to it. I have been like that since I was a child, but where my characters are concerned, they are such confident women that I love celebrating my flaws on screen.
I get very excited when I get a chance to work with actors who are as passionate as I am.
Yes, I am a very greedy actor. I love acting, and I want to do all kinds of roles.
When I was overweight, my back hurt, and my ankles would swell up. It wasn't the weight itself but the problems it brought along that bothered me.
Hummus has been my saviour. I've used it in every form: on sandwiches, rotis, with veggies and meat.
Post-workout, I eat a protein-rich snack, like egg whites or chana, chicken, fish with some greens.
I don't have a problem with being overweight. That's fine. But there's a thin line between being unhealthy and overweight.
Don't be lazy; workout and diet is the only way to get fit.
I am a shopaholic, like to wear make-up, and believe in vanity.
I'm very content with my work, and I never complain.
I am a modern day girl, and of course I have dated many guys.
I'm friends with all my exes, as they were all friends.
I am not against being in a relationship, and neither is the case that I want to be in one. I just go with the flow.
After 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha,' I didn't know which way my life will head because my debut was with a very unconventional role.
Even as a teenager, my sensibility was different because my parents introduced me to some amazing films. I grew up watching films like 'Kabuliwala,' 'Casablanca,' and 'Mandi.'
