I believe a good chicken breast, if made well, is the best thing ever.
Bhumi Pednekar
Thank God for the Internet. Thank God for these amazing portals that are there. For instance, Netflix and Amazon. The kind of content the audience has got to see has gone up drastically, and because of this, the quality of work will go up, too.
Women, especially in rural India, have to undergo such suffering and pain. It is important for our cinema to address their pain, anger, and frustration.
Abhishek Chaubey has been in my bucket list for a long time. When he approached me, I thought it's for a film he is producing, but I never expected my fourth film to be an Abhishek Chaubey film.
If you mingle with real people, only then your craft can improve. I spend most of my time outside the vanity van, speaking to people. You never know what you can pick from a person.
The sad truth of our country is that Indian women don't get a moment of rest.
Cinema has the power to change the society. Through my films, the kind of characters I have played and will play, I am trying to do my bit in changing the patriarchal mindset.
Hummus has been my saviour. I've used it in every form: on sandwiches, rotis, with veggies and meat.
Fashion is nothing but wearing what is comfortable and also sporting clothes that make you feel confident.
I have been fortunate to be around people that don't believe in misogyny at the workplace or in my family. But of course, it does exist.
Abhishek Chaubey has improved my craft, as I learnt so much on set.
I am a shopaholic, like to wear make-up, and believe in vanity.
'Sonchiriya' speaks of the consequences of societal bias and the bloody consequences of revenge when human lives become casualty.
I'm very content with my work, and I never complain.
The fact that we don't have censorship on the Internet really gives you a lot of freedom, as makers and creative people do what they believe in.
Yes, I am a very greedy actor. I love acting, and I want to do all kinds of roles.
I think people want to watch me in films, and that's why filmmakers want to work with me and tell stories.
Whenever I hear the narration for a new film, I have this process back home where my mother reads all my scripts.
I am a Bombay girl.
I am glad that 'Lust Stories' is coming on Netflix as opposed to the kind of commercial release it was going to get.
The journey of shedding weight was tough, but the only good thing was it did not take a toll on my health.
I'm a very big Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan fan. I've grown up seeing them, and they're larger-than-life in the true sense for me.
I am not against being in a relationship, and neither is the case that I want to be in one. I just go with the flow.
As a woman, my stance is that I'm a fighter, and in no way will I support any kind of injustice against women in our society.
Just because I am an opinionated and strong girl doesn't mean that I don't believe in vanity.
After 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha,' I didn't know which way my life will head because my debut was with a very unconventional role.
I'm not skinny, and I like that.
I stand for body confidence and against fat shaming, but I will not support people who live on bad cholesterol.
Films are the largest and most impactful medium.
These days, you don't need a song or glamour to make your film work. It is all about a good story.
I believe 'Sonchiriya' is a film that will be recalled with much pride and respect for many years from now. We all worked very hard to make it a special work, and the director Abhishek Sir is a genius.
If you don't want to hit the gym, go cycling or skipping.
I had a replica of a red outfit that Karisma Kapoor wore in some movie. I have worn that outfit on many occasions.
I take two hours to get ready. I believe in the power of make-up.
Fashion is important in every girl's life.
'Son Chiriya' is a special film with lovely co-stars and a sorted out director.
I am a couch potato!
Having born and brought up in Mumbai, I am as urban as urban can be, but my parents ensured that my sister and I understand social responsibility as well.
Acting, for me, is a process of metamorphosis. It's about forgetting who I am and becoming someone entirely new.
I love wearing heels.
I have always had a flair for acting; maybe that's why I enjoyed casting so much.
I just want to work with talented people and learn from them.
I've always been an overweight girl, and I've never had an issue with that. I'm very comfortable with my body.
I have a strong personality - I know who I'm outside my work, and I'm nothing like the characters I portray.
I have realised what my pitch is, and I'm in this industry for the pure reason that I love acting.
I told my mother I wanted to be an actress, and the next thing I know is that I'm studying in a very expensive film school.
I work out four hours a day - I do a lot of swimming, dancing, and gymming.
It's my biggest fear that one day I'm going to trip on stage.
My parents always told me that we won't get you married until you are independent. Women have always been celebrated in my house.
I remember the first time I held a rifle - the metal was so cold, and it's so heavy. I also didn't know the amount of pressure I had to use. My first finger went numb for a week.
