When people come offering you quality work, I think that is a result of the sheer hardwork and dedication I have had towards my profession.

I am just lucky to be blessed with a good metabolism.

If you look at my career graph, I have always chosen roles that are performance-oriented.

I knew that I always wanted to work even after I got married.

It's nice that people are keen to work with me.

A good performance from me - no matter what kind of film it is, or who I'm acting with - will help me get better offers.

Instead of signing 10 films a year, I'd rather do a couple of films where I can give my best performance and am appreciated by audiences.

I have to maintain my stardom.

I do not know how I developed the interest for baking. If I am not shooting, I head back home and start baking my favourite cakes and cookies.

For 'Zoom,' as the script demanded it, I opted for a shorter hair-style, as I play the character of a modern girl who is self-made.

For me, work is worship, and it is not just the number of movies I make but the quality which matters most, irrespective of how they eventually fare at the box office.

Romance doesn't have to be portrayed physically. I love being part of romantic films, but I wouldn't venture into something I'm not comfortable with.

I'm the romantic sort and would like to watch films that I can relate to.

I want to improve with every film, including being better groomed.

On certain days, it can get difficult, because acting is about being naked emotionally. There are days when you are feeling empty, but the scene demands you to go through a cathartic experience. That's why I like to know what my schedule for a particular film is beforehand.

If the actor believes in the moment, the audience believes in it, too.

It's not just about looking shocked if the scene demands it. It's about feeling that emotion. You can't lie to the camera, because it captures everything. This is what I have learnt over the years.

The image of an actor plays a huge role in deciding if he or she can experiment with roles.

There is no set way of getting a role - you don't give an exam, score well, and then nail a film.

I think if a Swiss watch can come to the country and have their own corporate stores, a Pakistani actor should come here and do a film here in India.

We have so many male superstars, but there are just a few female actors who have attained that status. It is not only because of the industry; it's in the society.

I'm friends with all my contemporaries.

The menstruation taboo is ancient, and there are so many theories about it. For some, it is fear of blood, and for some, period blood is toxic. If you read the theories about menstruation, you might even laugh.

It is extremely important for one to face their fears and live a bold life.