I love being part of the movie-making process. There is magic. There is an element of mystery and unpredictability.
I feel that to a great extent, the industry is fixated with fair skin, and that needs to change.
When it comes to a character, I make sure that it adds to the plot.
I am getting better offers since directors feel that I am versatile and can be more than just a girl next door. I am also seriously trying not to be repetitive.
My personal dressing is inspired by my mood and mindset. I can jump from a girl-next-door to runway queen. I'm a T-shirt-and-jeans kind of a woman. But I also enjoy the red carpet look.
I was born on the fairer side, but I've always been fascinated by dusky and dark tones. So, when the makers of my films asked me to go a few shades darker, I didn't think twice. I am not doing anything extraordinary, but I want to break cinematic notions about outwardly appearances.
My confidence is my strength.
I have seen actresses avoiding food out of fear that beauty would be lost.
I think 'Happy Days' was huge and an unexpected high point of my career. I was a newcomer at that time, and I was fortunate to get such a role in the film. 'Paiyya' was another highpoint, as it opened up Kollywood for me.
I think all of us have enemies in disguise, but there is nothing much you can do about that. You have to live with it. I just do my own thing and let the enemies be.
Even if one is not a great actor, just being in front of the camera requires a lot of effort.
It was never a conscious decision to stay away from Telugu cinema.
I'm not a hit machine.
Sometimes, films that you do with a lot of care and look good at the time of signing may not work out for some reason or other.
People love talking about how much an actor makes. A lot of headline space is dedicated to this.
I am a gourmet. I cannot stay away from my favorite dishes.
I don't want to sign four films at a time, as acting is an art, and art cannot be done without honesty.
I think glamour is a perception, and I am not against it.
I can't titillate the audience just for the sake of doing it.
With technology, everything is available at the touch of a button. But I'm not someone whose world revolves around trends. I like to be unique in whatever I do.
