“If two actors have an equal creative give and take between them, it translates beautifully on the screen.”

I have always admired my mother’s style. For as long as I can remember, her style has been classic, elegant and something I have related to.

To me, the mind and body are one. I’m very transparent, in a way, and people can very easily make out what mood I’m in.

My choices are like my fingerprints, they make me unique.

It’s good to be on the edge, but I have never followed my mind. I have always followed my heart. And it has yielded the right results.

I am a big foodie, so much so that I eat in every half an hour. This is the secret of my glowing skin.

My parents never raised their hand or fired me. Their way of disciplining me was to tell me what is right or wrong.

There is a strong side to me, that is of a homemaker. I look forward to spending time at home in the evenings, cooking a meal, chatting with my parents and inviting friends over.

I wish to be appreciated not only as a film star but also for the person I am. If I manage to bring a smile on people’s faces, then I think I’ll be successful.

I am very scared to invest emotionally in a relationship.

For doing comedy, a sense of humor is a must!

Having had a lived experience with mental illness, I understand the importance of emotional wellbeing.

I don’t like differentiating between art and commercial cinema.

I have always been focused on my job. No profession allows you the luxury of being half-focused. If you’re not into it, you’re not there. And the film industry is all the more harsh in these cases, perhaps because it’s a business of the limelight.

I still live as normal a life as anybody else. I have two homes to run. I have my staff to take care of. I work, pay bills and attend society meetings like everybody else.

I have always believed that chemistry can’t be created between two people. You either have it or you don’t. The script can only enhance it.

While I believe that when you are in the glamour industry, you have to look your best, I also believe being skinny is not ‘hot and happening.’

For a long time, I was almost ashamed of being an actress. I felt like it was a shallow occupation. People would be watching my every move.

I’m always inspired by actresses who are older than me. Because I know that person has lived so much more life than I have. There’s a whole other toolbox.

I’m no actor and I never have been. What people see on the screen is me.

I think it’s sort of a rite of passage for a British actor to try and get the American accent and have a good crack at doing that.

If any child of mine becomes an actor I will turn in my grave.

The role of an actor is to make every character believable.

I trained for three years at drama school to be an actor – not a celebrity.

The actors that I do know are people who I think have souls, you know?