I drink lots of water and avoid make up as much as possible. I also make sure I get a good night's sleep.

I can be the girl next door, be the sexy girl, be an action girl. As an actor, this is something that people need to see.

Of course nepotism exists, but if star kids are not good at what they do, they won't last.

I am not defined to be in any mould and I can be whatever I want to be.

I do actively look out for any kind of work, whether it's long form, short or web. I just look out for interesting characters. It doesn't matter where it is.

I don't really have a fitness regime. I swim regularly and hit the gym once in a while but I also eat a lot.

Girls should empower themselves and be strong enough to protect themselves.

I have realised taking a stand is tough, but what's tougher is maintaining it and letting go of all those who doubt your intent.

I want everyone to understand that as an actor you need to be able to play different roles, be versatile even in terms of your personality.

I'd like to be Marilyn Monroe for a day.

I don't believe I am hot. But I think if you keep your body in shape, work out and look after yourself, it helps.

There are so many people who are trying their luck in films and only a few of those actors get to do films and choose to be an actor. The stakes are always high here. It's hard in the sense that it's very uncertain.

I am continuing to do lead roles and that is where I am actually headed, but doing cameos is also a fun experience.

My father was in the Army so I have lived all over India.

I have studied in 14 schools.

I was on a show called 'Teen Diva' which was being aired on MTV. I talked a lot on the show and the boss there thought I was good for VJ-ing since I spoke so much.

If I was offered a Salman Khan or a Shah Rukh Khan film, I would have signed it. No one says no to that.

Through the auditions and the process of 'Sonali Cable,' I realised that I want to be an actor.

A lot of people advise me about the things that I need to do and shouldn't do, but I feel there is no right or wrong in the industry.

Back during my VJ days, I was overconfident as I was on television and was earning money very early in life.

I love all my friends and I don't hide that.

I am very public about my love for the people in my life, whether they are girls or boys.

People must at least do basic squats, yoga and surya namaskar every day to keep their mind and body fit.

Sometimes I just rub the fruit that I eat for breakfast on my face to hydrate it and give it a nice glow.

There is a somewhat different struggle when one comes from a film family. If you don't work hard enough or are not talented, you won't make it.

Even if you are an established actor's son or daughter, you need to work hard.

I hope to do meaningful and different types of roles.

Being a VJ, I never had an issue being in front of the camera. I'm totally at ease and that's my saviour.

For me Salman's the most romantic and the best action hero there ever could be. I'm so attracted and mesmerized by him! For me he's the ultimate superstar, I can just watch him for hours.

I would love to do ten films a year.

As actors, we do have certain powers. I want to use them for the right cause.

The industry confines us in boxes, but we have to prove that we are women of substance.

People told me, 'you can't do intense characters.' Some said 'you look too commercial,' and I would wonder what a 'commercial look' is.

My journey has been beautiful, more than what I could ask for. Of course there have been ups and downs but I've been fortunate and grateful for this journey. It has taught me a lot, I've grown, become a better actor and a human being.

When I was in MTV, I wasn't really looking out to do films.

I never even knew I would end up becoming an actor. It was coincidental for me. Once I did it, I realised it's what I really want to do.

As a young actor, everything new and different is an opportunity and worth its while.

When you watch films, there are so many different types of characters you want to portray.

Alia Bhatt's role in 'Udta Punjab' is something I would like to do. Nobody can replace Alia in the movie, and she did a fabulous job, but I would love to do such roles.

I don't think anyone can make it in Bollywood without talent and hard work and it applies to all fields.

Both are two different things. As a VJ, you are yourself. But as an actor, you are playing a character that you want people to fall in love with.

I like Vidya Balan, Kareena Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.