Whether it was 'Gangs Of Wasseypur' or whether it's 'LSTCK,' the characters are real, and when you see them on screen, you can identify with them.

Going the bold way somehow has a very negative connotation in Bollywood.

I just read the script; everything else just follows. Content is the most important thing for me.

Madhuri is the quintessential heroine of all time.

I want my fan base to increase.

The world is fixated on defining and redefining what is feminine. That is for every individual to decide for herself.

My idea of being fit is feeling good about leading a healthy and disciplined lifestyle.

I would rather talk about films that I did than the films that I didn't do.

There are a lot of people out there who will try to take advantage of you or are predators in a certain way. Women must stand up and speak out about it. Also, anybody who says that they have been wronged should be supported in every possible manner.

I have had to give auditions for every film I had done until 'Dedh Ishqiya.'

Everybody has to go through a struggle period, and I was no different. When I came to Mumbai from Delhi, I didn't know anybody, and all my relationships had to be built up from scratch, including my work relationships.

The girls have to be equal to boys.

I love dressing up for the red carpet.

I am an actor, and not a clothes hanger. I am more than just my clothes.

Fashion bloggers will do their work; it's their job. So let them do it. I am not doing something to make them happy or to get friendly with them so that they write good stuff about me.

My conscious decision has always been to do work that's meaningful and play characters that give something to the film.

I'd love to do a potboiler.

I'm here in this industry to work. I respect the work of others equally. There's no sense of insecurity, but definitely, when you see others doing well, you also want to give your best in whatever opportunities you have.

For me, it's about the impact that the role has in the film overall. Less or more screen time, whether I get to romance the hero, is not the yardstick I go by. If my part is strong enough, then why not?

All this is expected from girls only - wear makeup and look beautiful. My guy friends don't always have to do their hair and makeup.

I'm very happy with how I look. I never had any problem in getting work or male attention.

You must be happy in every moment - it might touch other people's hearts and make them smile.

I've been a huge fan of Kate Winslet, and have watched all her films. She is such a solid actor and I look up to her.

I'm only focusing on good work. I'm known to be a little choosy, and I'm proud of it.