I have grown up watching Marathi plays and craved to be a part of it.

If there is something that I want to do, I will definitely try to do it and not just let it go.

If a person wants to make it big, they can, and they will! The place that they come from doesn't matter, whether small town or big.

Who does not want to work in Bollywood?

I do not see myself doing daily TV soaps!

My grandparents came from a typical Marathi family, where they respect the value of rules and regulations.

The cutest part is that both my grandparents have tried to adapt to my dream. When I sat them down and showed them a film that I did - with an intimate scene in it - I was surprised that their reaction wasn't dramatic. My grandmother even came to me to ask, 'How do you do it?'

My nana was strict and didn't express a lot, so naturally, I was scared of him. I would even get the usual 'strict-father' scolding if I didn't study or stick to my curfew.

I knew I wanted to be an actor but didn't know how to go about it. That's why my ambition, initially, was not to play a lead role in a Bollywood film.

I wanted to act and do good work with good people. I wanted to be a part of good content. That was my only ambition. So I made the most of the opportunities that came to me.

I look at the Internet as an opportunity. I think you should do your stuff, and if you want to showcase it, it's a great platform. What people like and don't like is not in your control, so just have fun with it.

I am very greedy as an actor. I want to explore as much as possible.

I just wanted to be an actor. I was hoping for opportunities to unveil, and I wanted to make the most of whatever came my way.

'Karwaan' was meant for me.

I have never done television, essentially, so the Internet has made me and opened avenues for me.

I am a normal girl from a humble, middle class family.

It wasn't easy to leave my comfort zone and chase my dreams. However, it is important to believe in yourself.

It's exciting to know that you are loved so much. It is humbling.

I spent the most impressionable years of my life with my grandparents, and they meant a lot to me, which is why I wanted them to come around with my decision of acting.

The audience is different for TV and web, but the latter offers everything for everyone.

'The Cup' song did give a huge push, and after that, a lot of Internet happened. In the meantime, I was auditioning for many things, and 'Karwan' happened.

I love my work and the fact I am fortunate enough to have the opportunities available to explore.

Post my graduation, I really thought that acting was something I wanted to do. I simply took a chance and started auditioning, and I loved it.

It was intimidating to work with Irrfan Khan and Dulquer Salmaan, not because they made me feel intimidated, but more out of respect and awe; they are both extremely gifted artistes.

My grandfather is my biggest fashion critic. He takes a keen interest in the millennial fashion, most of which he disapproves of, but he is a very practical fashion critic.

I think I am very disturbing on the set because I am singing all the time. I won't say I am a singer, but I do sing a lot.

I knew that I wanted to be an actor; I just did not know when and where. I was open to experimenting.

Wherever there is an opportunity is where you will find me.

It is immensely motivating to be given so much love and appreciation on IMDb, which is the biggest database for movies and celebrities in the world.

The Hindi film that I recommend is 'Ijaazat.' It is my most favourite film; it is a poetry in itself, and Gulzar Sahab is somebody I am a huge fan of.

I speak for myself... I am here to tell stories. I'm here to be an actor and not a superstar. If, in the process, that ends up happening, great. But that's not my endgoal.

If there's one thing that precedes my sleep, it's my work.

I am consciously selective of the work that I do.

I've never wanted to play the lead role; I make the most of whatever opportunities come my way.

While I was doing the first season of 'Girl In The City,' a lot of people remembered me through my character name. None of them knew my real name, and my onscreen name, Meera, became my identity.

It was my dream to start my creative journey with a Marathi play, but sadly nothing materialised. So, I took up some good English plays that were offered to me.

I just ignore the negative people and trolls. They stop bothering you when you don't acknowledge them; it suits me just right.

My job as an actor is to live the role that I do.

I sing all the time, and my co-actors from theatre arena feel that my choice of songs and timing is bad - not that I pay heed, though.

I love the fact that my hair has a life of its own.

I wouldn't attribute everything to luck. I think I am very hardworking, and nothing discounts hard work for anything.

Initially, it took me time to realise that I am sharing screen space with Irrfan Khan. But when I started working with him, a lot of times I would end up laughing in a scene.

I have never been to an acting school, and on the sets of 'Karwaan,' Irrfan was my acting school. By observing him, I learnt to improvise in the scenes along with focusing on the smallest of the details.

I cannot watch my performance as an audience because whenever I watch anything that I am a part of, I watch critically.

I always knew that I wanted to be an actor. I made my debut on stage when I was 12, and I was sure that this is what made me happy. However, nobody takes a 12-year-old's career choice seriously. Everybody laughed it off. I also ran away from it, but acting eventually found me.

I have grown up watching plays at Shivaji Mandir and used to participate in plays in school, too.

As an artist, Priyanka Chopra is quite inspiring - she is unstoppable, fierce, and she does everything!

I like to keep it bare minimum, be it make-up or accessories.

I love lipsticks and have quite a collection.

I shop once in six months. My friends often point at my shoes to tell me that they've worn out. It's embarrassing, but it doesn't affect me too much. I shop when I have to.