There is a lot I need to thank God for, everyday. But I think I am blessed because I have a very loving, understanding and supporting family.

There are no shortcuts to success. You have to believe in yourself, and never give up.

Everyone has a different appearance, so blindly imitating fashion trends does not make you look better.

I really enjoy eating food thats light on the stomach.

I was born in Cochin August 27, 1980. Since my father is in the Navy, he was often transferred to other cities. When I was nine years old, we moved on to New Delhi.

I believe in keeping things simple. I do not believe in overdoing anything. Whatever you are wearing should make you look comfortable and confident.

When you put up a personal post on social media, you are putting yourself out there because you are sharing something from your personal life.

I am someone who is a fitness freak, I wouldn't skip the gym and eat whatever I want because I have to look fit.

My mother has fabulous skin which she gracefully passed on to me.

Since I wore a bikini at the Miss India pageant, I have no inhibitions wearing it on screen.

As an actor I have no hang-ups whatsoever about cinema. It can be mainstream, art, regional or national.

Had I not been a model at the beginning of my career, probably acting would not have happened.

Social networking is a big boon - I agree to it.

I have to say that my mother is my real hero. I don't know how she managed two kids in one year - my brother and I are ten months apart. But she did a pretty amazing job.

Whether you're an actress or someone who works in a bank, fitness should be one of your priorities.

I have seen and heard a 21-gun salute as my father is in the Navy, but that doesn't mean I don't jump if a gun is fired in my face!

I love working out. I also go horse-riding and golfing.

For me everything in life is just basic - really simple, down-to-earth. I am a total family person.

I've always been critical about my work. It pushes me to work harder.

Education is equally important in one's life.

Tumhari Sulu' will bring a smile on your face.

I would love to do a biopic based on Aung San Suu Kyi's life.

When I get saturated by commercial films, I'll probably do another film like 'Siskiyaan.' But yes, as a viewer, I really enjoy commercial cinema; so obviously, as an actor, I would love to be a part of one.

Good scripts that are offered to me are few and far between, so I pick the best that I get.

Flirting is fun!

Comedy is easy. You have to react to what others are saying and it is all about the timing, the dialogue delivery.

People don't open up when there's a camera.

I think Kangana Ranaut has a great comic timing on screen. Also Kirron Kher. I think she is fantastic.

I would love to do a sports biopic. I love sports and I think it would be amazing to be a part of a true story and play an athlete.

I have always been a huge fan of JLo.

Julie' is very close to my heart. I have worked really hard for it.

It's a huge compliment that people continue to cast me in different types of roles believing in me and the fact that I can carry it off.

Sometimes films don't turn out the way they were envisioned on paper. And when that happens, one must just forget the entire episode.

I don't want to be one of those actors who sits and regrets her career choices later in life.

I'm not exclusively into R&B. I like Usher.

Unglee' has a big heart and it is in the right place. It is very different script. It is not all candy floss.

I feel one should do things which pleases them, and my progression into super model then to an actress and now to an entrepreneur is based on this.

Ever since Sushmita Sen and Aishwarya Rai made headlines, every other girl in India wants to be a beauty queen. I was no exception.

People think that just because you're an actress, you have to watch your weight and stay slim. While this is true to some extent, fitness is more about health than looking good.

Even though it leaves me sleep deprived, I love every bit of motherhood.

When I have time, I would like to do films in my language but I would also like to star in Bengali and Marathi films too.

I like to work in cinema everywhere.

On hindsight, I feel I should have given more time to sports. But I really got bitten by the acting bug.

I would love to have a gadget that can be worn in high heel shoes, so that it doesn't hurt!

For me, to be part of 'Maximum' is another feather in my cap.

I want to explore all genres.

We came up with 'No Filter Neha' which means having 'unfiltered chats' with guests as first choice to name the show and then we went on to throw 40 more names but later we thought that first one is the best name and went back to it.

I keep my skin clean and moisturised. While shooting, my skin has to put up with severe make up and lights for hours at a stretch. So I am obsessive about taking my make-up off as soon as I am done.

It's really important to be honest to yourself.

I don't go to the gym to become size zero, I go there to be healthy and fit and it shows in my skin and my hair.