Of course you cannot compare my Hindi with a Hindi-speaking person, but I am confident enough to hold a conversation in mixed Hindi-English.
Nora Fatehi
I don't watch cricket very much, but of course I enjoy whenever I see the sport, especially live, because of the energy in the stadium with the fans going crazy.
I've got my head down, working hard, while others are chasing other frivolous things.
I'm an artiste... I dance, I act, and I do a lot of things that's got to do with arts, and that's my space. I feel happiest in that space.
'Kamariya' is a wonderfully composed song. The concept for the video is so fresh, and it's unlike anything I have done before.
I have done a lot of crazy things in my life, and I do not regret anything.
My family is from Morocco, and I was born and raised in Canada, but I'm an Indian at heart, for sure.
I always wanted to participate in something where I can show my talent, my capabilities, and also reach a mass audience. Everybody watches 'Bigg Boss.'
I strongly believe that appearance is important, as it's the first impression you get, but that is definitely not the deciding factor.
I never felt typecast because when I was in television, I was also, simultaneously, in films. I was seen across platforms, so that's why I have not been put in a category.
One does not have to get frustrated with getting an opportunity, whether it is film, short film, web series or TV shows... As an entertainer, opportunities have expanded.
I had a vision of bringing two cultures together, and I have said this in the past: my goal is to bring Morocco and India together through music and art.
To be a good actor, you need to be able to emote with your body.
The combination of me and Raftaar sharing screen space together is in itself fire!
Delhi is always buzzing, buzzing, buzzing. There's always something to do.
India happen to me by chance. It's in my destiny. As soon as I landed here, it only took me 4 months to know exactly why I was here and what had destined to do here.
I never felt like an outsider in the industry.
My first love is acting, but dancing comes naturally to me.
I am more expressive when I dance.
Trolls and cyber bullies have been feeling too safe in the cyber world for too long.
It's very funny that I'm being appreciated for my dance moves because when I was young, I was made fun of, as nobody thought I was able to dance.
'Bigg Boss' was the first time I was exposed to a situation where I had to only speak in Hindi. Prior to that, I was learning but never practising.
I can say for a fact, football is definitely my sport, and I can't wait to show the world what I can do.
It is an exciting moment in my career to be a part of a huge project like 'Bharat.'
Trolling is a cyber-crime, and if you are caught for it, you cannot run away by saying that it is your opinion.
I'm always very proud of Moroccan artistes doing well and achieving international recognition.
'Baahubali' is my favourite project.
Since I was inexperienced in films, I thought it would be very intimidating to work with experienced people like Sanjay Suri and Samir Soni. But I must say they are very encouraging. They clapped when I gave a good shot.
Music and dance is universal, and I want to break borders and represent.
Raftaar is a sensible musician and respects women, music, and his fans!
I really wanted to take 'Dilbar' to Africa and the Middle East in Arabic because it was also a perfect way to launch myself.
I've always said Moroccan artistes are extremely talented, and the world needs to take notice.
Doing a remake of an iconic song is always nerve-racking because you never know if you can actually do justice to it.
'Dilbar' is very close to me. It was a turning point in my career.
I definitely feel that 2018 is my year.
If a show comes and the content is great, I would never say no to acting on TV.
When I am not auditioning or meeting people, I teach myself dance.
I wish I could read people's minds.
When I was told that the girl I play in the song 'Kamariya' will be from Bhopal and very rural but with spunk, I was up for the challenge and felt really ecstatic that I was donning an entirely new look.
If you have a point of view regarding my style of work, keep it to yourself. You are not entitled to express your opinion.
Love will not happen in three-four weeks.
'Dating In The Dark' is a unique show that is going to bring something very new to the table for the audiences. The format will make people look beyond the general dating norms of our society: who knows, maybe even reinvent them.
I love what I do, and I take projects as they come.
I'd rather give one hit song than a flop film.
I believe that, in our industry, overexposure tends to create problems for artists, so fortunately, I have been exposed but not overexposed.
All the big actors are now on TV, and all the big actors have come from TV. It's a great platform.
As 'Dilbar' has become a huge hit internationally, including Middle East, we have taken the song and re-composed it, written Arabic and Moroccan lyrics, and we recorded, with me singing with Fnaire.
My favourite place in the 'Bigg Boss 9' house was sky lounge, where the cool group would go and chill.
There are a lot of really good Punjabi films with great content pertaining to family drama, romance, and history.
Being sporty at heart, I've wanted to learn football since I was a child. But I never got the chance because, growing up, my family didn't have the finances for extra-curricular activities.
