What I see, people can't. Being so judgmental and beating myself up over my work is hard on me and my family. I would rather learn from my mistakes.
When I came to Mumbai to audition for a dance reality show, I was in top 100. I doubted myself and did not get through. It was a lesson for me... After that day, whenever I used to go for auditions, I never doubted myself.
Dubbing can change the 'sur' of the character. Doing it for another actor and to make it believable is tricky but interesting because you do not know the graph of the character.
You can be a part of a group or dance at home and even involve your family. Trust me, it's fun. It's a good exercise for your mind, body and soul.
Masala films are tough to pull off.
Not everyone is a good dancer but you just have to enjoy doing it. Dance as if no one is watching.
Everyone has to go through some ups and downs.
I was extremely honoured and privileged to have had the opportunity to visit Oxford University. It was a great experience to share personal anecdotes from my career and my journey and to indulge in a fun interactive session with the students there.
When I decided to become an actor, I realised that every role that we play on screen requires a different kind of prep. I learnt wrestling for 'Dangal,' went through an emotional grind for 'Photograph' and stepped out of my comfort zone and shed too many inhibitions for 'Pataakha.'
I have a habit of not going to the doctor till the last minute.
I used to dance professionally in Delhi.
I would love to do a dance film someday.
Even when I meditate, I imagine myself in a dance movie, doing these turns and flips.
I was in the choreography committee of my college, and we used to have an annual production and participate in inter-school competitions.
When I got to know about techniques, I realised there's a lot more to dancing than Bollywood. Till then, I had thought choreography simply meant doing your own steps.
I'm really good at improvising on stage, so if I'd forget a step, I'll just make up something. And the rest of the dancers would be like... what is she doing!? It always looked like they have forgotten the step, so I got away with it!
I can't choreograph myself. I tried doing that for 'Pataakha,' but I couldn't do it.
I want to see myself dancing on the big screen.
I am very glad that I got to work with Vidya Balan. I am a huge fan of her work.
I am my own biggest critic. I never like what I do.
