I don't think I constantly have to be on a promotional spree or be seen in the newspapers every day or even be part of social parties and film gangs. I'm having my own set of journey, and I am happy with it because I don't want to be like everybody.
I loved playing Sweetie in 'Mubarakan.' It was chaotic and funny; it was sort of a magnum unfold in a chaotic way.
It makes it so much easier to work with people who you can implicitly trust.
For me, a very chilled out day would be me on my couch or cooking, sitting with one or two friends watching TV or films over a glass of wine.
I'm a beach bum, so I'm more comfortable in western wear.
Imperfections are a part of life, and one should learn to love who you are.
I am glad that after 'Rustom,' I did 'Mubarakan' and then 'Baadshaho,' as it explores my range as an actor.
I love wearing very simple colours.
Films happened to me accidentally when I met Marc Robinson in a hotel in Goa, where my mum worked as a supervisor. I would often go there, and the manager there would see me and tell my mom that I should try being a model.
I do not like to be told what to do, but in the end, I take my own decisions.
The elegance of a sari or the flirtiness of a lehenga is matchless.
The reason I did 'PPNH' was because I wanted to do something different, wacky, and mainstream after 'Barfi!'
I've got every possible thing I could want. And I wondered, 'Why am I so depressed?' I still don't know sometimes.
We rely on our partners, but if we're not stable within, we crumble in our relationships, too.
At the end of the day, you are doing the film for the audience.
Eleven years of acting it has been for me, and I still sometimes think I am not cut out for this. I hate the people-pleasing that goes with it, and the stupid politics, but that is with every kind of work and job.
When people ask me to describe my journey in Hindi cinema post-'Barfi!' I actually don't know what to say.
I am being selfish here by saying this, but I believe 'Barfi!' helped me the most. It got me recognition and respect.
My personal life is only my business and the business of the people who are close to me.
Acting is a career where you keep learning with every film you do.
