I have never used makeup in my life. I'm not fond of it at all. I love myself the way I am, and I try my best not to use it - the only things I use are sun screen and eyeliner.
Sai Pallavi
I was holding my mum's hands and praying. Will people accept me with my pimples and hoarse voice?
I was sent off to study in Georgia to keep me from movies. When I outgrow this film career, I will become a practicing doctor. I want to specialize in cardiology.
I believe if you are destined to do something, things will definitely happen.
I find happiness in the tiniest things.
Fashion is comfort for me: being comfortable in what you are wearing. Because if you wear a designer gown and you aren't comfortable in it, it will show.
I'm not going to comment on whether I support vegetarianism or non-vegetarianism; it's just that I feel I'm fit because I'm a vegetarian.
When I am in India, I feel pampered. However, when I am In Georgia, I am on my own, as I have to cook and do things all by myself. However, that gives me an independent feeling.
Naga Shaurya is a silent person and doesn't talk to anyone on the sets. But when he faces the camera, he is a different person altogether. As an actor, he is very mature.
I am not against remakes. What I feel is that they may not excite me much.
I am a soft-type girl in real life.
I drank tea for the first time during the shoot of 'Premam.'
I was keen on dancing, and acting offers were coming in. I was ready to enter the industry, but my parents felt I had to get educated. I protested, but now, I see their logic.
I meditate. I need that time to stay true to who I am.
I grew up believing I sounded like a boy.
When I do a film, it is about how I become a character.
When I work, I enjoy myself and feel happy.
My mother insists women must have financial independence, which is why I completed my degree in medicine.
I love dancing, and I dance for my own happiness.
Films do have a very big impact on the youth, but the youth do have the quality to differentiate what is right and what is wrong!
Since my childhood, I used to tell my parents to keep a tab on their health as if I was a doctor. Now I am officially one, and I hope my parents will finally take me seriously!
I always go crazy over every scene and have to discuss it with my director many times. Even Sekhar Kammula, who directed me in 'Fidaa,' knows this.
Rejecting offers has not been easy for me, especially when the movies involve some of my favourite actors and directors.
I always wanted to create awareness and spread the word that it is important to respect one's own body and work towards its well-being.
When I read the script of 'Karu,' there was a spark within, and I instantly connected with the story. I was emotionally attached to the story. After we finished shooting, I was so attached to the kid who played my daughter, I wanted to adopt her. That's how strong my emotional attachment was with the role and the story.
I've turned down a few roles because I couldn't see myself in them.
When you work with someone like Dulquer Salmaan, you tend to get a bit intimidated.
If your director knows what he wants on screen, it makes things easier.
The films you do are not just for the audience. As an actor, you are putting your heart and soul into them.
People in my family don't watch films that much.
The overwhelming love Tamil audiences gave 'Premam' will always remain special.
When I choose a script, I ensure that I get to contribute to the film in some way and, in turn, grow as an actor in the process.
I'm not a trained actor. I surrender to my directors, and they make me act.
I hardly use cuss words.
A while ago, I got a chance to learn tango for a performance in my college.
I can't be an actress forever.
Working with Suriya is like a dream-come-true moment for me. I've been following Suriya's films right from my childhood.
I was drawn to medicine because I'm fond of serving. In college, we go to the orphanage every week, see patients first-hand.
Now I know that however big a film, you have every right over how you want to be seen on screen.
Somewhere it was written that October 18th is my birthday, and some people flew to Georgia to wish me! They came to my college, spoke to my professor, found out where I lived, and they were at my doorstep! I was shocked!
Success and failure is temporary. So don't let them get to you.
All my directors helped build my confidence.
Surprisingly, no one has ever given me double-meaning dialogues or asked me to wear clothes I am not comfortable in. Everyone has been extremely sweet with me.
I don't accept films just because they have star heroes in lead. I rejected a few big films because I didn't like the story.
I personally do not believe 'Premam' has influenced anyone in any way; it has just portrayed characters and is one man's story where he falls in love with his teacher, and I don't believe people would use this as a reason to imitate it.
People perceive actresses in a different manner when they are portrayed glamorously. I don't want that to happen with me.
I generally make a point to finish my shot in the initial couple of takes with the goal that the execution would be genuine, and it naturally makes a great deal of strain.
I prefer to do roles that I can relate to.
I never think of myself as a heroine.
I have been saying 'no' to many projects ever since people accepted Malar from the movie 'Premam.'
