As a girl, the thought of gaining weight wasn't easy, but when I thought as an actor, I was very sure. That gave me the confidence, and I started training myself to gain weight, and then, as planned, I lost weight.

I have been fortunate to be around people that don't believe in misogyny at the workplace or in my family. But of course, it does exist.

I feel, as an actor, you should be in a position to mould yourself into different characters and should have the ability to change.

I love being an actor so much because, as a person, I would be conscious about pimples and weight because I love vanity, and I own up to it. I have been like that since I was a child, but where my characters are concerned, they are such confident women that I love celebrating my flaws on screen.

I think people want to watch me in films, and that's why filmmakers want to work with me and tell stories.

I'm not skinny, and I like that.

I get very excited when I get a chance to work with actors who are as passionate as I am.

Yes, I am a very greedy actor. I love acting, and I want to do all kinds of roles.

When I was overweight, my back hurt, and my ankles would swell up. It wasn't the weight itself but the problems it brought along that bothered me.

Hummus has been my saviour. I've used it in every form: on sandwiches, rotis, with veggies and meat.

Post-workout, I eat a protein-rich snack, like egg whites or chana, chicken, fish with some greens.

Acting, for me, is a process of metamorphosis. It's about forgetting who I am and becoming someone entirely new.

I don't have a problem with being overweight. That's fine. But there's a thin line between being unhealthy and overweight.

I believe a good chicken breast, if made well, is the best thing ever.

If you don't want to hit the gym, go cycling or skipping.

Don't be lazy; workout and diet is the only way to get fit.

I am a shopaholic, like to wear make-up, and believe in vanity.

I'm very content with my work, and I never complain.

I am a modern day girl, and of course I have dated many guys.

I'm friends with all my exes, as they were all friends.

I am not against being in a relationship, and neither is the case that I want to be in one. I just go with the flow.

After 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha,' I didn't know which way my life will head because my debut was with a very unconventional role.

If you mingle with real people, only then your craft can improve. I spend most of my time outside the vanity van, speaking to people. You never know what you can pick from a person.

Even as a teenager, my sensibility was different because my parents introduced me to some amazing films. I grew up watching films like 'Kabuliwala,' 'Casablanca,' and 'Mandi.'

Having born and brought up in Mumbai, I am as urban as urban can be, but my parents ensured that my sister and I understand social responsibility as well.

Priyanka Chopra - I have actually adored her since I was 10, maybe, when she became Miss India. She's just super strong, and I crush on all strong women!

Everywhere in the society, even my extended family, when they got to know that I am going to be an actor, they were very worried because there is a lot of negativity attached to my craft or being a heroine.

I feel, in our culture, the girl with any sort of power is called 'difficult' or various words that are demeaning just because she has a voice, has confidence, and stands for her rights. It is sad, but it is the truth of our country.

Cinema has the power to change the society. Through my films, the kind of characters I have played and will play, I am trying to do my bit in changing the patriarchal mindset.

As human beings, we need to evolve with time, and if you fail to do that, your existence will suffer.

'Son Chiriya' is a special film with lovely co-stars and a sorted out director.

Just wearing expensive and glamorous clothes do not merit for me to do a film. There has to be a good story and a good role.

I feel good when my films get all the love, respect, and appreciation. That is my driving force to do better work in future.

Abhishek Chaubey has been in my bucket list for a long time. When he approached me, I thought it's for a film he is producing, but I never expected my fourth film to be an Abhishek Chaubey film.

I come from a family where I have been empowered.

I have become a nicer person after every film I have done.

I am constantly trying to push my boundaries and break the mould that has been made for leading actresses, and it is such great fun.

I want to always break stereotypes. It is fulfilling as an actor to be able to do that, especially when you see people and the audience loving it.

I am a young girl, and I am open to dating, but at the risk of sounding cliched, I really don't have the time for it.

The journey of shedding weight was tough, but the only good thing was it did not take a toll on my health.

If I don't stay true to my character, I would fail as an actor.

Abhishek Chaubey has improved my craft, as I learnt so much on set.

Commercial film is a film that makes a lot of money, and I have very high hopes from 'Sonchiriya.'

These days, you don't need a song or glamour to make your film work. It is all about a good story.

Earlier, actors had a lot of power in their hands. And now, it has gone in the hands of the directors and writers, and that is how it should be. They are the visionaries, and we are the doers.

The chances of me getting trolled are very high because of the films I do. But I only read the good things.

I am a Bombay girl.

The sad truth of our country is that Indian women don't get a moment of rest.

I am an opinionated feminist. I can never say or do anything against women.

It's never easy for an actor who doesn't have connections in the film industry and who has to start from scratch.