In a way, I feel my curly hair has got me a lot of attention, and I don't mind it.
Mithila Palkar
I believe in comfortable yet stylish dressing.
I want to concentrate on movies. Bollywood is my priority, but that doesn't mean I will stop working on series. I want to do both.
At the end of the day, if you are not happy, no one can make you happy.
When I was young, my parents bought a house in Vasai, but because it was inconvenient for us all to travel, they sent my sister and I to live with our nana-nani at Dadar.
Marathi is my mother tongue; there's a certain comfort level speaking in it.
For me, I wanted to be an actor without being bothered about the medium. So when the opportunity came my way, it did not really matter on which medium I am working.
I have no apprehension over cutting my hair.
Interestingly, one summer I was visiting my sister in U.S.A., and I learned how to play the rhythm of 'The Cup' song, which is from the movie 'Pitch Perfect' where Anna Kendrick plays this song.
Our grandparents' generation prefers to watch film on TV rather than going to the theatre because of the simple reason that they are really old. Watching a film for, say, two hours at a stretch is difficult for them.
Even when I was starting out, I knew there were certain things that I didn't want to do or wanted to do.
I believe that if you want to say something, record a video and put it up because at some point, it will be seen. One shouldn't have inhibitions about this.
I'm always eager to work with good people on good content.
I just want to improve as an actor, and I am also fond of dancing and learning musical instruments.
I like to keep experimenting - singing, dancing, acting. I want to learn an instrument, dive. I want to do everything. I will keep pushing myself into as many things as I can.
I am a complete director's actor.
With the amount of planned and unplanned travel I have, it is critical for me to treat my curls right on a daily basis.
I did science at the junior college level but switched to a bachelor's in mass media at MMK College, Bandra.
At a Metro station, I got called out by my character name - Meera - and I realised that I had started responding to that quite intuitively. It was quite a funny moment.
I love to experiment and take every opportunity as a challenge.
Digital is a fantastic platform to tell your stories.
I was a science student in junior college, but I knew I wouldn't pursue a career in the field.
You have to put in an effort in everything that you do, and you cannot just sit around expecting something to happen.
My grandfather was wary of me being a part of the industry for various reasons, ranging from the fact that we didn't know anybody; it was an unconventional career choice, and because he felt that I needed somebody to guide me.
I was 12 when I was on stage for the first time and had an epiphany that this is what I wanted to do.
'Girl in the City Chapter 2' will still continue to revolve around Meera Sehgal and her life, her friends, and her passion. The stark difference in 'Chapter 2' will be that all the characters have now grown up in the series - in terms of maturity if not so much age.
I am ready to work in any industry whether its Bollywood, Hollywood, the digital platforms, South Indian film, or Bengali films. Wherever I get a good opportunity, I'll be there.
Dulquer Salmaan is fantastic! He is effortless.
Theatre and cinema have been major influences in my life.
To work in your first film, in your debut as a lead, to work with the finest artists of the country - who doesn't want to do that?
When it comes to dressing up, I am more like my character Meera from 'Girl In The City,' I like to experiment with my looks once in a while.
When you try something, it either works, or it does not.
I try not to take pressure because that it just stresses you out.
'Girl in the City' has been such a special project for everyone involved.
I believe, as an actor, I want to tell stories.
I don't really overthink my characters. The camera comes on, and I am on.
Yes, I do bring something of my own to the plate. But I strongly believe that a film is a director and writer's vision.
I get along with people quickly.
I've done over 100 auditions, but I was lucky to stumble onto the Internet as it was growing. Because in film, people are not looking at casting completely unknown faces as lead roles.
Whenever I am in front of the camera, my hair goes through a lot of harsh styling. But I ensure that my off-camera time is all about letting my hair down, taking it easy and, of course, letting my hair breathe!
I have always played the cheerful girl next door, especially on the Internet, and this film is a break from that. My character is more moody and bratty in 'Karwaan.'
Like a lot of people, I also grew up watching Bollywood films.
Even when I got ₹500 a month as pocket money, I would never spend all of it. It's the same now. I am just conscious of the fact that I wasn't born with a silver spoon.
I damp my hair, take 2-3 drops of serum, and apply it through the length of my hair - my hair becomes super smooth, letting me style it any way I want, and - it also gets the perfect, glossy finish.
The Internet space will only grow exponentially, and it will affect TV for sure. How much is something that only time will tell.
One routine that I swear by during monsoons is to religiously apply few drops of hair serum every time I wash my hair. It cuts through the frizz and makes hair quite smooth!
I am always interested in good performance, always tried to improve my skill as an actor.
I'm a hopeless romantic and a believer in handwritten letters.
I have grown up watching Marathi plays and craved to be a part of it.
If there is something that I want to do, I will definitely try to do it and not just let it go.
