Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I have been a part of four different genres - a political satire, gangster drama, thriller and period drama.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

Audiences are open to experimentation these days - that's a boon for me.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I was in the eighth standard and was selected as part of my school to meet Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

The British series I was part of, 'Beecham House,' directed by Gurinder Chadha, was set in 1795. That was also an incredible experience, just to see the kind of research that goes into recreating that time period.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

Mom is really my closest friend and has been there at every stage. She is the adventurous kinds and made me travel by train alone when I was just five.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I am not at all in a rush to make a career that only lasts for a short span of time.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

The great thing about 'Mirzapur' is that no one character is clear black or white, every character is working in a grey shade.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I will definitely direct feature films one day.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

Sometimes you have to spoon feed filmmakers to let them know 'I am capable of this.'

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

For me, the focus will always be to show my versatility. And sometimes you need to spoon-feed people to show them what you are capable of.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I have always been fascinated by Indian history and architecture.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I am not very strategic by nature.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I look at a film as just a film; language doesn't really matter. I just don't want to limit myself to a particular language, genre or medium.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I am a Kathak dancer, and have got an advanced diploma in it.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I never think in terms of better or worse, I believe there are many ways to get to where you want to be.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

My criteria for choosing a film are first the story and the team that I'm working with.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I have always loved languages, I have studied basic French and Japanese too.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

My instinct and gut guide me very strongly.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

I want to be part of projects where I can showcase my growth as an actor.

Shriya Pilgaonkar
Shriya Pilgaonkar

We need to realise that not everyone can take the path to overnight success. Take actors such as Rajkummar Rao and Vicky Kaushal - they have built their work and profile over the years to get to where they are.