I really got into keeping fit during my Miss India days.

Saying that you're too busy, that there's no time left for a workout is just an excuse - one must make time.

Julie' has not been perceived as a sleazy film, and I am grateful for that.

I feel for a film to be accepted, women have to take to it. The women bring the rest of the family to the theatres.

Before the release, I kept saying 'Julie' isn't for sleazy men only. Thank god the audience agreed with me. Otherwise, I'd have ended up looking silly.

I have to watch my moves very carefully because if there are people to support you, there are also those who would like nothing more than to see you fall.

In short I love my work.

I have been to Burj-Al-Arab. And I visit Dubai quite often, I really like the place.

Life beyond movies is a lot to me. My family, my friends, fitness, my music, books - just a combination of things I am very passionate about.

I am indeed proud to be an Indian.

I am enjoying every day of being in the film industry and have no regrets at all.

Give your 100 per cent. Whether you are working or with family and friends. Even if you are sleeping, you should give it your 100 per cent.

I remember I would always study at the eleventh hour, but still manage to get good marks. I was very active in sports, and I was an extrovert.

I will take all the criticism constructively. It will help me to learn and improve with every film.

My fans keep me in good spirits.

I love being part of cinema and I don't see myself doing anything else.

I do have a degree in history.

It takes all sorts of people to make the world.

Mindless films are usually far more entertaining because the audience just comes for a laugh.

Having anything to do with a hit film is great. Even if you're a third assistant to the director or second to the editor, if the film does well, every technician, every actor benefits from it.

Ashwini Chowdhary is a very sensitive director. I could give myself 100 per cent to him.

For the longest time, I was very conscious of the camera while doing a scene. It wouldn't seem natural. But gradually, I've become more comfortable.

I have gained confidence in front of the camera.

I refuse some movies. I cannot always give reasons why I refuse. Sometimes, I refuse just because I feel like refusing! I always look at my role, and never bother about who the hero will be when choosing a movie.

I surf the net regularly.

Ritu Kumar's clothes are totally great. Her embroidery is perfect. She lives up to her name over and over again.

I must confess that Bollywood definitely happened by chance to me, but once it did - I took it up seriously, and made a profession out of it. And it's the best feeling in the world to be enjoying your work and getting paid to do it! It doesn't get better than that.

Well it's very flattering to be on Twitter and have so many followers - but yes, it can be very unforgiving too. It is an invasion of privacy, but the choice is entirely mine.

I have a greed to work with good directors.

I want to tell everyone out there that there is no reason for you to sit at home when you are pregnant. Make your child ready for life, make him/her feel special.

When I am not shooting, I stay as far away from make up as possible and let my skin breathe!

I oil my hair once a week at least!

Sheesha' is a thriller. It was exciting to play my first double role in the film.

I would love to do a period film and work with Shyam Benegal.

I don't think I'm that knowledgeable. I don't think I am that good looking even. I feel embarrassed when people say these things to me.

Thanks to my upbringing, I lead a disciplined life, which is very important.

I feel every profession suffers from a little bit of dissatisfaction from time to time. Even I do feel that way as far as my career is concerned.

I try to make the most of the opportunities I am presented with.

Working on 'Roadies' has been a fantastic experience.

There are actors who don't get out of their Barbie Doll avatars, but that's not who I am.

What I like the most about Indore is its people, they are so caring and loving. Also, the city is culturally and economically rich.

For me, it doesn't matter if I am wearing a dress designed by a renowned designer or a regular dress. How I am carrying myself in it is what matters to me the most. I must feel complete in that outfit.

I don't ever want to be an established actor as I don't want this struggle to end.

What is important is the character that I play. Making an impact is far more important than the length of the role.

According to me, every actor is struggling in the industry. Someone is trying to live up to their father's name, or someone is trying hard to retain the number one position.

Age is not a factor when it comes to choosing the kind of roles you want to portray or the kind of clothes you wear for a role on-screen.

I am a compulsive flirt, and I can flirt with anything.

One must take things lightly, after all, we are entertainers and acting isn't rocket science. The trick is, not to take criticism to the heart or analyse things too much.

The learning from my entire career is: never compare yourself to anyone because it'll destroy you.

When there is no work, I create my own.