I knew that all South Indian language films were first made in Chennai and that Tamil Nadu is one of the biggest film-producing centres in the country. I wanted to be part of films here.

Some critics have been very harsh. That's okay. I like honest criticism.

I don't eat white breads, and I'm off dairy due to an allergic reaction and because of what it does to the body. I've learnt a lot about different foods and how the body breaks it down and what happens when we eliminate or incorporate certain foods, and it's pretty fascinating!

If you feel like snacking, stock up on almonds, walnuts and cranberries.

It has been a tumultuous journey, no doubt. But I feel blessed to have got work.

I did a B.A. with a major in fine arts and a minor in psychology. I wanted to become a teacher or do art therapy for the elderly. But then I realised I wanted to travel instead.

I don't want to be known as an item dancer. I want to be known as an actress only.

I like to start my day with a glass of coconut water, some protein powder, and a mix of things - goji berries, flax seeds, hemp seeds, even the flesh of a coconut or anything with a lot of fibre. I often add bananas, or eggs - fried or boiled - to my breakfast.

Fair treatment of human beings and animals in many different realms strikes a chord with me.

Stereotyping of any race or culture is narrow-minded, and I can't wait to help break the shackles.

I have a variety of styles. I don't stick to one particular style.

I don't think about it. I have always been linked up with everybody.

I am not saying one is better than the other. I enjoy both. But Hollywood is far more organised than Bollywood.

You learn to be comfortable with your body. It's fine and not a big deal.

I've never been a movie buff. If I did go to a theatre to watch a film, half the time, I would fall asleep.

I think being directed and mentored by someone as inspirational as Paul Feig not only improves my performance but, as a whole, makes it what it is.

When you are sick, you are sick. Period.

I'm a little weird that way. I don't really know how to express my happiness.

I pride myself on my personilty and not my looks because one day, I will be old and crusty with a moustache, and someone is going to love me for my personality and not looks. So whoever is going to marry me is going to laugh till he dies.

I was 16 when I started modelling. It wasn't planned, but nothing in my life has or ever will be planned.

Even though my parents separated, my mother was in love with my father and never re-married.

I'm usually always very happy and funny and positive. It's only when I'm tired that I get a little low energy.

Ritesh Deshmukh is rock star. He has a lovely family. He works so hard, and he's a great actor. He's funny, friendly, doesn't have an ego, and is so nice to everyone. He's a fine professional, a good husband, and a good father. That's a rock star for me.

I sometimes wonder if I pushed myself to get out there and meet people I'd get more work.