“I think, for every actor, the most challenging part of playing a character, specially a real-life character, is to convince yourself that you are the character.”

I am not saying that those who crave for conventional stardom are wrong in their aspirations. But that’s not what I want.

I am not lost. I am very much alive.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the best actor because his choice of roles are so diametrically opposite from each other, and he pulls it off almost every time so convincingly.

I experienced a lot of things while I was working with Dibakar Banerjee.

I love layering with great fitting jackets.

It’s cruel to compare two actors working with two different filmmakers on two different characters.

Everybody is in a hurry to decode you in a certain way, and then they expect you to adhere to their definition. How can they possibly do that when you yourself are finding it hard to discover yourself?

When I am in front of the camera or on stage, I am not me.

The best thing is to accept the circumstances, not take them personally, deal with them, stop complaining, and give everything your best.

I despise women wearing too much makeup. It hides their actual beauty.

Bringing out your vulnerable side and shedding your privacy in front of complete strangers is so very difficult, but when you are into the performance, the relief and release is so extraordinary that you get addicted.

For me, the opposite of happiness isn’t sadness but boredom.

I’ve been a fan of Dhoni for years. I’ve seen him play for India for over 10 years.

I’m a trained engineer, so I’m conditioned to come up with a right answer to a difficult question, but when it comes to art, there is no definite answer because it’s so subjective.

I wanted to be a cricketer. But I was not skilled enough to be a national-level cricketer.

I will continue doing things irrespective of the medium as long as I’m excited about it.

I mean, I’m a fan of Eminem. I’m a fan first and foremost. Maybe before I wouldn’t have challenged him, but I’m contemplating it now.

I mean, I’m a fan of Eminem. I’m a fan first and foremost. Maybe before I wouldn’t have challenged him, but I’m contemplating it now.

Fashion offers no greater challenge than finding what works for night without looking like you are wearing a costume.

My father represents a very interesting challenge to the Republican party. I think this is taking people by surprise. (But) I think that’s why he’s so welcomed by the American voters, because they want somebody who says what they are thinking.

I work with structure, but I go outside the box and give it my own spin. I adore the challenge of creating truly modern clothes – where a woman’s personality and sense of style are realized.

Honesty means nothing until you are tested under circumstances where you are sure you could get away with dishonesty.

It’s hard to balance everything. It’s always challenging.

Every time you win, it diminishes the fear a little bit. You never really cancel the fear of losing; you keep challenging it.