I am a very hyper person and always get pre-occupied with something.

I like the sartorial taste of Kangana Ranaut and the effortless style of Ranveer Singh.

I have never celebrated Valentine's Day in my life.

The thing is, if one person recognises you and takes a picture, then four other people who don't even know you want to do the same.

If you go to Canada or Los Angeles, you will get to see many South Asians there, but on screens, they are so less in number. It is abnormal not to have much South Asians on screens.

I don't mind doing genre roles as long as they offer me something substantial.

I do social media largely for work because I want to be a part of different activities. In India, that's how you make money, so I do it as my job.

Gender discrimination is not the only form of discrimination one has to deal with.

I feel art has the power to bind us.

I find it very important to keep learning because, as an actor, you get exhausted. You need more emotion, more experience... you need something to base everything on.

I don't think that independent or off-beat films are not commercial, nor do I want to categorise them. At the end of the day, what matters is how much you compromise to please the masses. But, I am not someone who loves compromising. If there's a lot to give up on things that matter to me, I start losing interest.

I am not very ambitious by nature, and movies happened to me by chance.

I think jokes on colour or body shaming shouldn't be made. It's not funny to crack such jokes.

I want to be a part of stories.

The conventional idea of beauty is so boring.

'Vetri Selvan' is the first film where I play a conventional romantic role, which I found very challenging.

All I can say is that, as an industry, we are trying to come together and find a way of constructively making a system where we all have a safe environment, and it's going on. I am part of that, and I hope that we come up with a constructive system which is equal and genderless for every human being.

I did 'Padman' not only because of its social message. I did it because it was a good story.

I don't follow norms in my life. They don't make sense to me. I do whatever I feel or what makes me happy and feels right.

Bollywood is a business more than an art industry. One has to play the game others play to carve your own path.

I do get a lot of offers for endorsing a brand, but for me, the credibility of the brand matters the most.

I love to cook and read books.

I did quite a lot of research for 'Phobia' because it's a very sensitive topic, so I couldn't have just faked it.

Playing characters I don't relate to are a big challenge for me.

It is difficult to constantly make courageous choices.

I don't do much for skin. Just drink water, try to get proper sleep, exercise, sweat it out, keep it moisturised, and most importantly, clean. That's basically what I do.

I do believe that laughter is the best medicine - it cures everything.

Look after all those lovely peculiarities in your face, your body, and yourself.

Yes, I will sign a film for the money. Because sometimes you don't have the money to eat, and you have to get work and maintain a lifestyle. Not just actors - I think everybody does that. No job on this planet is about 100 per cent satisfaction. You do some part of the job for money.

I usually take up short films when I am not tied up with feature films. Short films are easier to work on... because it doesn't take much of your time. The number of shoot days are lesser as compared to feature films.

Initially, I did South Indian films because I needed the money; I had a huge student loan that I had to pay off. But I do feel that Marathi, English, and Hindi are what I'm more comfortable with.

For an actor, it is necessary to vegetate and look for inspiration. I get that from travelling, meeting people, and observing things around me. I bring back my energy by gaining different experiences.

I'm game for any kind of roles as long as I find it interesting.

I would like to be part of sensible cinema, irrespective of whether it is a commercial or niche film, but it doesn't always pan out like that.

Wear what feels nice to you, not to impress.

I feel that discrimination and hierarchy is something that people have to face constantly.

If you are an industry kid, the first film is given to you on a platter. However, the pressure and expectations are immense.

When I was really young, I was obsessed with Bollywood. Then I got exposed to world cinema, and I wanted to be a part of it. Then I was exposed to theatre, and I only wanted to do theatre.

Though I have achieved a little bit in my career, I have to continue working hard.

I do films because there is an audience out there. It doesn't matter if they're Indian, American, or European.

It is extremely important for one to face their fears and live a bold life.

The menstruation taboo is ancient, and there are so many theories about it. For some, it is fear of blood, and for some, period blood is toxic. If you read the theories about menstruation, you might even laugh.

I'm friends with all my contemporaries.

We have so many male superstars, but there are just a few female actors who have attained that status. It is not only because of the industry; it's in the society.

I think if a Swiss watch can come to the country and have their own corporate stores, a Pakistani actor should come here and do a film here in India.

There is no set way of getting a role - you don't give an exam, score well, and then nail a film.

The image of an actor plays a huge role in deciding if he or she can experiment with roles.

It's not just about looking shocked if the scene demands it. It's about feeling that emotion. You can't lie to the camera, because it captures everything. This is what I have learnt over the years.

If the actor believes in the moment, the audience believes in it, too.

On certain days, it can get difficult, because acting is about being naked emotionally. There are days when you are feeling empty, but the scene demands you to go through a cathartic experience. That's why I like to know what my schedule for a particular film is beforehand.