I think most of us are far removed from what goes on in our jails and the system. When I started working on 'Lucknow Central,' it was the first time I gave it some thought.

I remember my dad bought me my first phone when I finished school. I was a fresher in college, and at that time, it was mainly to keep a track of what I was doing and where I was going.

I listen to a lot of music and since I have to travel a lot, all my music is on my phone.

I think gadgets make for good gifts.

I can't say that I wanted to be an actress, it just happened along the way. I did not even know that I would be doing modelling but that also just happened.

Acting was never on agenda.

When I started with 'Cocktail,' I was trying to figure out if this was something I wanted to do.

As part of being in the industry you do watch what others are doing. I think that's something good to do.

I don't believe in competition.

When I see a great film I do wish I was part of it, that happens.

I am hoping good roles will come my way after the success of 'Happy.'

Working and modelling in New York was definitely a life changing experience for me.

I am a loner so I prefer traveling alone.

I started modelling in college, but it was part time since I was kind of nerdy and wanted to finish my studies.

Since I am not from a film family, I come with a different perspective. I come from a regular world. Of course, there's not always the help and assistance you'd get if you were from a filmi family, but I really didn't miss that.

I am not starry. I am your everyday girl, with not so everyday aspirations in life.

I've learnt there's nothing you can't do. I danced, for instance. I am not as reserved as I used to be. I've been on the reserved side since I was growing up perhaps because I was an only child, but that changed. I am way more confident. I'm more expressive and vocal.

It is a sin if you come to Rajasthan and not have dal-baati and laal maans. I know it's a little heavy but I am okay doing extra push-ups in the gym than missing the droolworthy Rajasthani food.

I find the best birthday plans are the unplanned ones.

The time that I took between 'Cocktail' and 'Happy Bhaag Jayegi,' a lot of people told me, 'out of sight is out of mind,' and I was like 'Okay, maybe.' And it did happen. Because I wasn't around, people just assumed I was doing other things and was not interested in films which I thought was unfair.

I have never been able to go against my instinct.

The impact that you can leave on the other person through your films holds way more weight than just being seen at a party or any other appearance, or being seen at a freaking airport.

I take my time to do things and I never plan in advance. It's one step at a time for me. I'd like to stick to that.

I've done things so unconventionally that I don't think I'd ever be able to lead by someone else's example or the way somebody else has done it. Everybody has their own way of going about things and mine seems to be completely different.

It takes me a while to make friends as I take time to get to know people.

A thriller or an action movie would entice me. A sportsperson or a musician's biopic sounds exciting, too.

Shiddat' is a beautiful story of love and the strong bonds between people. It is pure and intense and also very relatable. I am usually not a love story kind of person, but when I heard the script, it moved me a lot.

For me it's a very organic process. I read the script/hear a narration and pretty much know instantly if it's something I want to be a part of or not. It's really as simple as that.

There's definitely something special about a working birthday, it's the perfect way to bring in the new birthday year!

I grew up in South Mumbai and I am a total homebody, so I was not seen around. I guess that's the reason many believed that I wasn't Indian or can't speak Hindi.

I don't want to be part of films that are easily forgotten.

I won't sign a film thinking, 'Oh my God! I don't have a film so I've got to sign one real quickly.'

I actually live to eat.

One day, I'll open my own restaurant or do something related to food, though I can't cook to save my life.

I'm grateful to have the things that I have, and I've learnt not to take anything for granted.

I'm the wrong person to ask for advice when it comes to losing weight because I've never been on that side of the fence.

I've always tried very hard to gain weight since I was very young.

I have to admit that I'm terrible when it comes to following and sticking to my fitness regime when I'm traveling. Unfortunately, I need to be pushed.

I try to be as healthy as possible. But the problem for me is that I'm a huge foodie. I mean, I'm literally passionate about food. I love trying new restaurants, new cuisine. It just makes me really happy. So it's very difficult for me to eat completely healthy.

I want to be known for my work, that's most important.

I like to keep my close people private because I respect their privacy as well. That's my train of thoughts. I'm very fiercely protective of the people that I love the most.

I just protect the people that I love a lot, and want to keep them away from anything negative.

There is something special about being an actor and able to bring somebody's visualisation - director, storywriter and script writer - into life. It is almost like creating a person.

Every woman is beautiful in her own way and I don't know why people have norms and ideas on how beauty is perceived.

I used to run a lot in school.

I can't choose my roles half-heartedly.

It's my life and I prefer choosing my path. I don't follow anyone else.

I have my method when it comes to my work. I don't think about who has done what, rather what I am doing is of utmost importance to me.

I love paranthas, I love butter chicken, and I love everything that I shouldn't love.

When I come to Delhi, what's on my mind is food. I've Parsi and Goan genes, which basically means foodie genes.