It is a challenge to work away from India and with a cast and crew from all over the world. But it's also very gratifying, and you learn so much by just being with them.

I just cannot do a boring film. It has to be interesting with a good character.

I make it a point to pick films that tell you a story in an engaging way. I can't compromise on the content. The script has to be substantial and impactful.

I know that when you do similar kind of films, one after the other, people tend to stereotype and say, 'She is only good at this.'

Cinema and cricket are two professions in this country that people have an opinion on.

My parents gave me a strong sense of entitlement. And I use that in a very good way.

I don't think one should be a slave to one medium.

I wouldn't say that I haven't got my fair share of good roles. This industry has been very kind to me.

One would be lying if they say nepotism doesn't exist.

What I miss most about Lucknow is its chaat.

For me, growth and empowerment are about giving a woman a choice.

I believe in content. Just looking pretty next to the hero gives me no joy. I believe I have more to offer than that.

No one likes it when their personal life is talked about, and I am no exception. But I guess it's the price an actor has to pay for being in the public eye.

As a middle class girl from Delhi, with practically no backing in films, this industry and the audience have given me a lot of love.

Co-directing is not possible with my brother. We have very different opinions.

Maybe at 55, I would like to direct. I will go the Angelina Jolie way.

After 'Gangs,' people thought that I couldn't speak a sentence in English or that I don't wear jeans or, you know, I am a city girl.

I remember, during an ad shoot, Anurag said to me that you are doing my film, and I was wondering do we really get films so easily. I thought you have to struggle and all. But he kept his word and offered me 'Gangs Of Wasseypur.'

In school, I was always a fat girl. No matter how thin you are, but girls always have this thing in mind that I am a little fat.

I'm still in awe of Madhuri. I've grown up watching her movies, and to see her in a film like 'Dedh Ishqiya,' which is quite unlike her previous work, was wonderful.

I am bored of the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' image.

As an artist, I am very proud of 'Ek Thi Daayan.' It was a supernatural flick and a huge risk, since not many films are made like that.

Every girl brought up in the '90s would idolise Madhuri and would want to work with her. I'm just happy that I've been able to achieve that.

I just know that if your work is good, good work follow.