Sometimes, when I look at Bollywood, I think, Damn, this is dream stuff.'

You can't plan the best day because it just happens. But if I had to plan it, then I would go away for long drive for sure.

I consider myself a very bubbly girl who takes only the good from any situation that comes my way in life.

The same way that we as humans stay groomed in summer, shower more and get the occasional haircut, pets need to be groomed too - nothing drastic, just a trim and some cleaning to keep fleas away.

I believe traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures and traditions really helps you to broaden your perspective towards life.

My father hails from Shantigrama in Hassan, but my family moved to Bengaluru. Even though I was born and raised in Bengaluru, I have strong ties with my roots.

The experience of chilling in the Dead Sea is beyond words!

I have always played the homely girl who's clad in traditional attires which is why I get a lot of saree and jewelry brand endorsements.

Crop tops with high waist skirts and palazzos with a lot of glitter have a very party vibe to it.

I've seen celebrities like Mammootty and Rahul Dravid traveling in economy class.

When I got a call to be a part of the Save Governments School initiative as an ambassador, I happily accepted. I even adopted a government school for a small amount of Rs 5 lakh.

I am actually a big planner, but I have learnt to take it easy.

I carry a small handbag and it has cash and credit cards, phones, hair ties and lip balm.

Once while sliding under a table, I hurt my knee badly.

Down South, I have predominantly acted in typical candy-floss films, where I have played cheerful college-girl roles with songs and romantic scenes.

While handling social media pages, my father accepted every friend suggestion that popped up on the screen. He's shared some random videos and commented on people's posts. I told him it's silly paa ' and he laughed. Maybe on Father's Day, I'll teach him to order his favorite food on an app.

India and Israel share great relations, and with Israel known as a start-up country, there are a lot entrepreneurship opportunities to explore on social projects.

While I was a part of the movement Teach For Change, an NGO which focuses on training government primary and high school students in leadership skills and English language, I realized that the standard of facilities in government schools was very low.

I can see the gravity of this pandemic as my parents are doctors. This is not only a health crisis and we need to be on humanitarian grounds. It gives me immense satisfaction to help people who are in need and it is a very basic thing that I can do in these tough times.

I like being versatile and perhaps that's what pushes me as an actor.

I'm happy with the way my career is progressing. But I didn't even imagine that being a Kannadiga, from a highly academic-oriented family, I would ever get into films.

I prefer to wear big earrings because then you're sorted jewelry-wise.

The thing that nature needs the most from us humans is space. We need to distance ourselves for a while so that we can make amends for all the damage done, and let nature heal.

I always thought that owing to their social standing, army spouses had to maintain a dignified appearance, no matter what, at all times and that their only source of entertainment was the officers' parties.

I was very excited for 2020 since I had two Bollywood releases to look forward to but then the lockdown happened.

Although I play a modern-day girl in Brahma,' there are portions in the second half that require me to shed that image.

I've a sweet tooth, so I love to binge on anything sweet when I have the option.

Being a vegetarian, beans like avarebele are the biggest sources of protein for us.

It's a big opportunity to work with a director like Shashank who's had hit films.

I think all industries are warm, inclusive and professional.

Everyone wants to be fit these days, everywhere you see people are talking about being healthy and lifting weights. I did it for four months and the results showed.

When a film becomes a hit you can't take all the credit, and similarly when it doesn't do well you shouldn't worry.

You never know why a film gets accepted and why it doesn't. I have learnt to just go with the flow.

I plan my schedule in such way that I get enough time for everything, even personal time.

There are a lot of offers. But I don't like to overwork.

I've been offered bi-linguals and tri-linguals to be made in Hindi and south languages.

I have often played the cute, girl-next-door character, who is in love with the hero.

While I have got to work with someone as experienced as Ajay Devgn sir in my first film, it is exciting to work with a promising actor like Meezaan in my second.

If it were to me, I'd usually just chill in my room or go to the spa.

I had been on a vacation to Sharjah a couple of years ago and it was absolutely amazing. We stayed at this beautiful resort that itself was a place to behold as it was replete with water sports and other amenities.

I keep traveling regularly, whether it's for my work life or merely a break from my work life.

And I'm glad that Macao Government Tourism Office offered me an opportunity to explore and experience Macao - the country best known for its heritage, food, culture, and festivals across the world.

After Porki,' I immediately got a film opposite Siddharth. Getting into Tollywood opposite a big hero and under a big banner was a big deal.

There's no harm in kissing scenes. I'm open to them as far as the script demands it.

Whether glam or deglam, performance is what everyone wants in a heroine.

What a fantastic move against black money to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

I think Porki' will be my best break as it has all the ingredients of a good film.

I waited a long time to get a break with Indrajit's Huduga Hudugi.'

Whenever I take a break for a couple of years, people use the term comeback.'

I try to pick roles that excite and interest me.