There's beauty in imperfection.
Kirti Kulhari
Breaking stereotypes and my own barriers is great fun, because that's what leads to growth.
I have visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah a couple of times before, and each time, it fills my heart with so much love and gratitude.
Rajasthan is a place I visit very often. My grandparents live in the village called Kulhariyon Ka Baas, and I am originally from Rajasthan.
My father is a retired Navy officer; my sister is in the army. For me, defence services have been close to my heart.
I don't care about the image I have. What matters to me is that with every film, I am growing more and more as an actor, pushing and challenging myself.
I think having naturally beautiful skin and hair and just glowing from within, that's my idea of beautiful.
Cinema is a reflection of society and, in most cases, has the ability to be a mirror and not just show the problems but also give solutions and help them reach a large number of people through faces and voices that matter.
I've stopped caring how others are going to perceive me if I wear something that they don't like.
Maharani Gayatri Devi - she was elegance and simplicity personified.
I care about people, but if they try to control me, I don't care about them.
As an actor, I am open to anything interesting that comes my way.
I wish 'Jal' could re-release so that the people could watch it and know how people from Rajasthan and other drought-affected areas suffer.
I am receiving as much love for 'Four Shots More Please!' as I got for 'Pink,' if not more. It's heart-warming.
All of us, at different times of life, are looking for answers. It happened to me a decade ago and led me to the path of wanting to know more. I read Osho, Sadhguru, Deepak Chopra, and Parmananda Yogi. I haven't found the ultimate answer. The journey is the answer.
For an actor, it's not like you have to go crazy to do an intense role.
I do not let anyone make me feel ashamed of being who I am.
I have a neat and tidy bed when I reach home but a cluttered one by the time I leave.
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.
