“The only strong opinion that I have about myself is that I don’t have any opinions.”

Instead of sounding pretentious, phony, or repetitive, I’d rather not speak.

I have been blessed with strong leg muscles, and dancing really exercises one’s legs.

You can’t make two films at the same time.

I have four elder sisters, and being the youngest, I was pampered.

Theatre is a must for actors. They should try it at least once. It makes you disciplined, teaches you to respect your work, and boosts your confidence as an actor.

Everything that is somehow related to direction and filmmaking fascinates me, like cinematography.

The more I learn about things, I realise how wrong I was before.

My favourite actor is Daniel Day Lewis. He’s the finest actor in Hollywood. I’ve studied his performances.

If you are seeing something for the first time, one of your first reactions should be fascination.

My exercise regime is a mix of gymming, marital arts, sports, etc.

Cricketers have to perform in front of millions, and there are no retakes. If then you become a hero, you deserve all the accolades coming your way.

I come from a family of doctors and engineers, and everyone expected me to take up a similar career. That was the most natural thing to do!

I was a studious child, heavily into academics. For the longest time, I wouldn’t talk.

I crave for adventure. It makes me feel alive and excited. It’s a constant tussle between what you want to do and other parameters that aren’t in your hands.

To be able to make statements, you need to be confident about what you think. You need to have a sense of right and wrong.

Dibakar and Shekhar have the vision that we would associate with European cinema. They leave their actors on their own to give a personal narration on the screen.

Character supersedes talent. Don’t allow your talent to take you where your character can’t sustain you.

There is more story in a minor character like Boba Fett than there is in all the clutter of various vampires in the Twilight franchise.

A full belly does not make for a chaste spirit.

I just gotta not suck; which is hard, considering exactly who I am.

Storytelling is about two things; it’s about character and plot.

Although no one believes me, I have always been a country girl and still have a country girl’s values.

Donald Trump doesn’t care who gets hurt, as long as he makes a profit off it.

After you die, you wear what you are.