Olive oil mixed with raw sugar makes for an excellent lip scrub.

Post 'Shaitan,' I felt frustrated, as I was not getting the kind of work that I wanted to do.

I have realised it is easy to point fingers at others, but the moment you start questioning yourself, you become a better person.

I'd never want to repeat a character - once done, it's of no interest to me.

I do not want to work to stay busy. I want to feel excited and challenged with each character that I portray on-screen.

I won't deny that when you look at a director's work, you are aware of the different works that they have done. For me, what's more important is my instinct about that person.

I'm settled emotionally and mentally because of my partner, and a lot of my growth has happened post-marriage.

If 'URI 2' happens, I will probably play the lead.

Whenever we actors become part of a Bollywood film, there is a certain pressure of earning a box office success.

My sister used to live in Gurugram. I spent good enough time here when we were shooting for 'Pink.'

I use a relatively hard mattress.

Good work will come to you when your film does well.

I was ecstatic when I got my first film. But it took me some time to realise that the struggles and hardships would never be over.

It is scary for me to do a film by directly showing up on the sets without any preparation.

You need to be able to communicate what you feel - good or bad. But when I feel things are falling on deaf ears, I take a step back.

I love aloe vera, and I apply a lot of fruit and vegetable pulp as masks on my skin - fresh tomatoes, banana, avocado - anything that is around me.

I cannot just blindly love someone.

I am not at a level where I will be flooded with offers. Hopefully, things will change after 'Pink.' It is one film after 'Shaitan' where I am hoping things will change for me.

I've stopped blaming myself for being a woman. I've stopped being apologetic about my sexuality and become comfortable with myself.

I enjoy doing both comedy and drama, as long as I'm not doing something continuously.

I am not too much into political awareness, but I had known a lot about Indira Gandhi's strong persona. Obviously, she had a powerful personality and a lot of clarity and wisdom to rule India for so long.

It feels overwhelming to be recognised for 'Pink.' Surprisingly, all the frustration, angst of not being recognised for my talent and work all these years has disappeared overnight, and I am left only with gratitude.

I cleanse and wash my face thoroughly and apply ice before I start applying my makeup.

I love pairing evening gowns with hair tied up, like a boho updo or a curly chignon.

For the day, keep it simple, basic, minimalistic, natural. Stick to peaches and pinks. For night, you can add colour to your eyes, make them smoky, and also use shimmer and bronzer. Night make up also calls for louder lip colours.

Make-up is an integral part of my lifestyle because of the profession I'm in.

I use a water-based cleanser for sensitive skin on a daily basis. This is essential, since I have oily skin.

I always use a night eye cream along with a moisturiser for the face depending on the condition of my skin.

My make-up routine starts with a primer on clean skin, which gives the face a nice smooth glow.

I am ready to go super bold. I would like to thank not just my husband but even my in-laws, who have had no problems with my bold characters. You may find it surprising that we all discuss my scripts on the dining table.

It's great to play games which are fun and make you enjoy, but the moment it puts you or anybody around you at risk, just know it's not the right thing.

I have to very consciously choose the kind of work I want to do.

'Pink' is the turning point in my career. It just changed everything for me overnight.

After 'Pink,' I wanted to do something that would challenge me further as an actor.

No one has the right to dirty someone's personal space in any which way.

I really invest a lot... physically and emotionally on my work.

A lot of college kids are my fan following.

Lot of people know very early what they want, but I didn't know I wanted acting.

Theatre, for me, is my playing field. That's where I learnt my craft.

I won't say there aren't 'smart' roles for women, but the variety is limited. I feel the real representation is not widely available in Bollywood.

As an actor, you break stereotypes all the time.

Doing comedy takes much lesser toll on you as a person. The overall exertion is not as much as a serious film like 'Pink.'

It's tough making people laugh, as we have so much going on in our lives. We forget to see humour as part of everything. The same thing translates on screen, too.

Even writing a script which will be funny is not easy. To make the script come to life and make the audience laugh, I will call myself more of an actor if I am able to do that.

Every time I meet someone, they talk about 'Shaitan.'

It is true that no matter how good your film is, you get judged purely on the basis of how well it does at the box office.

You will not find outsiders getting main, important roles in big films. The difficult part is to meet the right people.

I do feel that I have the capacity to carry a full film on my shoulder.

It feels great to be given a protagonist role.

I don't choose scripts with the intent to get an award.