When I look back at my past mistakes, I realise that there were times when I wasn't myself, and that's why certain styles did not work well for me.
Yami Gautam
I feel, even if someone is blessed with good hair, one needs to follow the basic hair care regime, and that means investing in the correct shampoo, conditioner, and mask.
I make my own face exfoliant at home, using finely ground rice powder mixed with milk or yogurt. I also treat my skin to a honey, rose water, glycerine and lemon face pack. The honey moisturises, and the lemon removes impurities.
I have always believed in quality work.
You have to be very strong and headstrong to make your place. You have to know how to say no. Patience is very important.
South India has beautiful villages.
Fashion is anything which is you and reflects your personality, and if you are comfortable with what you wearing, you'll look trendy and fashionable for sure.
I do not want to do a role which is similar to the previous one or the concept and the genre.
I am following a particular diet, and it requires me to not just eat right but also at the right time. So, I carry food from home.
My career is a journey for me, and any journey is incomplete without the struggle.
I would love to go to Ladakh - there are beautiful monasteries there and because I am from Himachal. I would love to go to Paris. I haven't been to New York, which I have heard a lot about. And, I would love to go to Kanyakumari. I think that would be interesting!
I try and groom myself, be it through fitness or dance.
I did a whole lot of work before taking up my first movie. From TV commercials to Telugu films, I learnt a lot from them all.
I believe in nourishment and having a balanced diet. I avoid bingeing and try and eat healthy, especially lots of amla, and drink lots and lots of water.
I generally like to wear my hair down, preferably with soft curls. But when I'm having a bad hair day, I like to wear my hair in French braids or fishtail braids.
'Sanam Re' is an amalgamation of an emotional love story and a visual treat.
To do a romantic scene is the most unromantic thing to do on screen.
Most of the time, we keep looking outside and feeling sad about what others have. Those are mere excuses.
Delhi is full of energy. It is special to me because I have shot my first film here, and it is closer to my home town Chandigarh. I love the food, the vibe, and the people here.
For fitness, I've just bought a watch which keeps a track of how many calories I burn, what's my heart rate, which is very fascinating.
I can't run my career based on someone else's ideology.
I have always been a fan of Kajol Ma'am. The way she portrayed Zooni's character in 'Fanaa' is etched in my memory. I have watched the film several times, and each time I have learnt something new from her performance.
No matter how long my day has been, I never forget to remove my make-up and slap on some intensive moisturiser before I go to bed.
My grandfather started a school for the underprivileged in Chandigarh, and that is why we moved from Himachal to Chandigarh. It was a small school, where even I would teach while in school.
Shoes are important to me because I don't do much with my clothes.
There have been failures in the past, and I know there will be in future as well. But I have learnt from them.
You will always see big, chunky bags around me. I have always been fond of bags. Bags are extremely essential because I keep my books in them.
I was born in Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, as my parents are both pandits from there. But I was brought up in Chandigarh.
I'm a believer in home-made recipes and concoctions, so I stick to natural or herbal products as much as I can. I also meditate regularly to de-stress.
I have done work that has appealed my heart, and 'Total Siyappa' is something I really liked.
I love crop tops and love the way Taylor Swift teams them. Her style is relaxed; I can relate to it.
My hair is naturally straight, and I maintain its texture. My weekly indulgence is an egg-white and olive oil hair mask that deep-conditions and adds incredible shine.
Consciously picking the right script after a long period of wait helped me grab a perfect film in the rom-com genre.
If a film is a huge hit, you do think properly before choosing your next projects.
'Vicky Donor' proved that the audience was waiting for well-scripted funny films.
I think Kareena Kapoor is gorgeous. She is effortless. I have never seen her go overboard with her make-up or the way she dresses. Even off-screen or when travelling, she looks gorgeous.
I was very quiet at college and had a certain group of friends.
I had some great experiences, but there were times when films didn't do well right, especially after 'Vicky Donor.'
You need a director, a script, and a role to justify a risk.
There has to be that zeal to do something new and surprise yourself and audiences. You have to stay true to your craft, and that should never be sidelined.
I use egg whites and an olive oil-based hair mask that deep-conditions the hair and adds incredible shine.
When I came to know that I have to do a dance sequence with him, I was nervous. After all, he is Hrithik Roshan.
Hindi films are so deceptive. I thought Mumbai was this big, grand, beautiful city with sea-facing flats.
I will just generalise it that anything that I find too disgusting is not worth an answer.
I'm not a gadget freak.
I think you need to love giving compliments as much as you love receiving them.
As a child, I always wanted to be an actor. But as I grew older, the acting dream kind of faded away, and I took to studying a lot. A few years later, a relative of mine who really wanted me to try my hand at acting sent my photographs to a few production houses, and like they say, the rest is history.
I feel nothing can push you till the time you want to get pushed.
I have always done work to which my heart says yes.
One should know their body types well to experiment with trends.
