I've always been obsessed with health and fitness and hence been a firm believer that change needs to begin from the inside!
Shibani Dandekar
Music is my life, so that journey will never stop.
I am not secretive, but I don't feel the need to say things out loud.
I love dancing, especially to songs with Latin vibe.
I think, when you are working in a public space, there needs to be a certain level of understanding that you need to have - that your life is out there for the world to see. So, you have got to deal with it, to the best of your abilities.
You are going to look comfortable only if your feel comfortable. That is probably the only fashion hack.
I hated my pimpled skin, my love handles, my overall size... It is only now that I look back and understand how incredibly strong my body was and how accepting its size as my strength would have changed my entire perception.
I have been to the South several times. The picturesque locations were a real treat for the eyes and I also love the culture.
For me it is very difficult to understand the mind frame of somebody who would take time to write something hateful or negative on anybody's page for any reason.
Your life changes after the limelight is on you. Sometimes, it is easy to get caught up in the nonsense.
I wish my family could have spent much more time with each other. When we kids grow up, we get busy with our careers and our own lives. And then, we realize that family matters the most.
The Cricket All Stars was lot of fun. To see all those legends sitting there together, talking cricket and respecting you for who you are, was an amazing feeling. My father was slightly jealous of me.
It was on my first few trips to India that I finally felt as though I was going somewhere where I could be more 'Indian!' It was a rude awakening when I realized that people here were way more Indian than I was.
I feel just in terms of knowing who is real, who has got your back, and who's there for you is what helps you stay grounded and real.
Definitely my sister Anusha, she has always had beautiful thick hair that grows really fast and always shines! No matter how much she colors or styles it always has this great healthy look and feel! Best hair in the biz for sure, but don't tell her I said that.
Men like to know what all beauty products they can and should use and what they should wear, what would look good on what body shape. Beauty and styling are not a woman's thing anymore.
There is quality work happening on the web and there is room for everybody to work. It is not just about hero or heroine thing on the web. The focus is also on multiple characters.
I was always passionate about cricket but to talk about the game in front of cameras was another thing.
I love buying gifts for people who I am close to as I know their likes and dislikes.
My first five years on this planet were spent in Sudan and Zambia and after a short stint in London my family finally settled in Sydney. Right off the bat I knew I was different from the other kids.
As a woman, it's frustrating to understand and accept the fact that there are so many messed up young boys who threaten girls under the pretext of freedom of speech.
You would think that growing up in a foreign country would be so easy and fitting in would be a piece of cake, and although my parents were completely liberal and allowed us the opportunity to explore this world, I always felt as though I was searching for people that were more like me.
More than finding out who trolls me, I am interested to know why people troll.
How much information I want to put out in the public domain is my prerogative.
I have been on an incredible journey with my body. One that began with me absolutely hating it every single day to the point that it had consumed me!
When I was doing the IPL (Indian Premier League), I was expected to wear tight dresses. It took me a really long time to understand that you don't have to fit into an outfit and you should be able to own what your put on.
I feel like I live out of a suitcase. But I wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm a happy traveller.
I don't care what the trolls say on social media and I don't always respond to them.
When I am invited to a friend's house I always gift a bottle of Black & White as it's one of the best tasting Scotch whiskies today and always tastes better when shared!
Try to understand that mental health is something very personal and private.
It's not always the case that when you're dating someone that the family likes you.
When my sister moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood, I was interested in Hollywood. Quite a contrast, right?
I'm a last minute meticulous packer. I pack things mentally before actually doing it so I never forget anything.
Someone talented, comfortable in his own skin and with a great sense of humor would be sexy according to me.
I've been wanting to get in touch with my high school friends. Many of them are married and some even have kids. I want to meet them and their families. It's a pretty long list of friends.
Humor is a huge part of the way I operate; if people can't understand a joke then they should not follow me.
See, being a woman, I have to wear attractive dresses - not boring shirts, ties and trousers!
I was very excited and pleased when I got the opportunity to play Lisa Hayden's role. I saw the original version of 'Queen' and feel the role has so much to offer.
I am learning to speak Hindi.
I just post what I want to, it's as simple there's no strategy or trying to send out a message in any way.
It concerns me that we use social media and public platforms to spread hate and say things that are just unkind and unwarranted.
I've started using organic coconut oil to remove my makeup! It removes eye makeup so well and leaves it feeling hydrated and nourished!
I think when it comes to choosing something that you have to wear, it's always about what works for you.
I have travelled the world and lived in places such as Africa, Australia, America, and I have to say there is a great sense of belonging that comes with finally settling in Mumbai.
I just can't resist lying on a beach, eating great food and shopping.
I like to write my own songs rather than merely singing what has been handed over to you.
Once I started eating right and exercising regularly, I realized that I had done everything I could possibly do and this is the body I was given... and I must embrace it.
It's a lot to deal with someone who is going through mental health issues; that talk starts to take a toll on you.
I feel Farhan Akhtar is the best dressed celebrity from the industry.
As far as the sexy quotient goes, I think it's not just the physical attributes or money, but talent, a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor that matters. The last quality is especially important to me.
