I was horrified to find out that a startling percentage of women, even in Bengaluru, do not go out or wash their hair during their periods.

In the mornings, I use a good moisturiser and a colouring lip balm. In the evenings, though, I like to go a little glam.

Akshay Kumar and Prabhu Deva are a team that you always want to be a part of.

You have to face fears head on.

I was clear about the fact that my first film should be 'big,' since it's the start of your whole career graph.

I have no particular inspiration, but I do find Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut amazing.

I come from a middle-class family, but we are open-minded people.

I thoroughly believe that shaving is the best way of hair removal, as it's the most convenient and hassle free of all the methods.

There is a slight tomboyish side to me. But I was studious, and I did not bunk classes!

It's sad to be constantly judged for every move you make after your first success. If you wear your hair differently, you have changed.

I could not make mistakes while choosing films when I started out.

I feel that modelling has groomed my personality and made me a confident person, but even today, when I go on the ramp, I get nervous. I am more comfortable being in front of the camera than walking on the ramp.

I wouldn't have taken up modeling as a profession. It was more of a hobby.

People have started recognising me. I can't move around as freely as I used to.

I believe in comfort and dressing according to my body type. I have a tall frame. So a lot of things suit me more than it would others.

Actors don't have to be linked in real life for the chemistry to be translated on screen.

I would really like it if someone knows me more for a character that I've played. If they call out the character's name instead of mine by mistake, it would be lovely.

I usually mug up my Telugu dialogues much before going to the sets every day.

You really have to think a lot before speaking, and the things that are written about you, sometimes you might not like it.

Every thing in life that's first should be a celebration or celebrated with a lot of oomph.

If you request for a little time to fulfill a commitment, you're accused of being arrogant. I repeat, I've achieved nothing to be arrogant about.

The industry has been very warm and welcoming, especially since I am an outsider.

My career is too short for there to be any turns! But I would say that not everyone is noticed and accepted in their debut films. I was accepted both by the industry and the audience.

My parents were never into films, but I hope to make them proud with my work some day. In any case, in Bollywood, your surname matters only till your first, second, or third film at most. Beyond that, you are on your own.

I actually moved from engineering to acting. I think what's important is how talented and passionate you are.

I am sweet and diplomatic in real life.

I played a tomboy character in 'Dohchay.'

The title 'Dohchay' is very perfect for the film. It is used very well in the title track. If you see the film, you will understand it.

Sudheer Varma is very easy going and very confident director. He knows exactly what he wants. He has a very good vision and knows how many shots he wants for a scene. He is super fast. He gives freedom for actors to try different things. The atmosphere on the sets was never serious. We had great fun working together.

I think every industry is a male-dominated industry. Whether it is Tollywood or Bollywood or India as a whole, it is male-dominated. We stay in India, and it has been patriarchal society.

I auditioned for quite a lot of films. I do not wish to name the films I auditioned for. There were times when I knew I would not be fit for this film, or I would not get this film. Still, I used to audition for it just to get experience... to practice.