Bhumi Pednekar
Having born and brought up in Mumbai, I am as urban as urban can be, but my parents ensured that my sister and I understand social responsibility as well.
Priyanka Chopra - I have actually adored her since I was 10, maybe, when she became Miss India. She's just super strong, and I crush on all strong women!
Everywhere in the society, even my extended family, when they got to know that I am going to be an actor, they were very worried because there is a lot of negativity attached to my craft or being a heroine.
I feel, in our culture, the girl with any sort of power is called 'difficult' or various words that are demeaning just because she has a voice, has confidence, and stands for her rights. It is sad, but it is the truth of our country.
Cinema has the power to change the society. Through my films, the kind of characters I have played and will play, I am trying to do my bit in changing the patriarchal mindset.
As human beings, we need to evolve with time, and if you fail to do that, your existence will suffer.
'Son Chiriya' is a special film with lovely co-stars and a sorted out director.
Just wearing expensive and glamorous clothes do not merit for me to do a film. There has to be a good story and a good role.
I feel good when my films get all the love, respect, and appreciation. That is my driving force to do better work in future.
Abhishek Chaubey has been in my bucket list for a long time. When he approached me, I thought it's for a film he is producing, but I never expected my fourth film to be an Abhishek Chaubey film.
I come from a family where I have been empowered.
I have become a nicer person after every film I have done.
I am constantly trying to push my boundaries and break the mould that has been made for leading actresses, and it is such great fun.
I want to always break stereotypes. It is fulfilling as an actor to be able to do that, especially when you see people and the audience loving it.
The journey of shedding weight was tough, but the only good thing was it did not take a toll on my health.
If I don't stay true to my character, I would fail as an actor.
Abhishek Chaubey has improved my craft, as I learnt so much on set.
Commercial film is a film that makes a lot of money, and I have very high hopes from 'Sonchiriya.'
These days, you don't need a song or glamour to make your film work. It is all about a good story.
Earlier, actors had a lot of power in their hands. And now, it has gone in the hands of the directors and writers, and that is how it should be. They are the visionaries, and we are the doers.
The chances of me getting trolled are very high because of the films I do. But I only read the good things.
I am a Bombay girl.
The sad truth of our country is that Indian women don't get a moment of rest.
I am an opinionated feminist. I can never say or do anything against women.
It's never easy for an actor who doesn't have connections in the film industry and who has to start from scratch.
I would love to play an urban working girl.
I believe 'Sonchiriya' is a film that will be recalled with much pride and respect for many years from now. We all worked very hard to make it a special work, and the director Abhishek Sir is a genius.
Films are the largest and most impactful medium.
When you are comfortable with your co-star, it reflects on screen.
Thank God for the Internet. Thank God for these amazing portals that are there. For instance, Netflix and Amazon. The kind of content the audience has got to see has gone up drastically, and because of this, the quality of work will go up, too.
The fact that we don't have censorship on the Internet really gives you a lot of freedom, as makers and creative people do what they believe in.
I am glad that 'Lust Stories' is coming on Netflix as opposed to the kind of commercial release it was going to get.
I have always liked my body. Believe me, when I was bigger, I wore whatever.
As a perception on how I have perceived myself, I have always felt beautiful.
Whenever I hear the narration for a new film, I have this process back home where my mother reads all my scripts.
It's unfortunate how people assume so much about your life based on the work you do.
I've seen everything at a very young age... I am a strong, opinionated person who really belongs to this modern day and age.
I'm an independent girl. I come from a family where we were given freedom.
I make sure I travel with my girlfriends at least twice a year because that's the time I rejuvenate and disconnect from myself.
I absolutely hate math!
I am a couch potato!
I had a replica of a red outfit that Karisma Kapoor wore in some movie. I have worn that outfit on many occasions.
I think, as an outsider, you are ready to deal with whatever comes your way.
As a woman, my stance is that I'm a fighter, and in no way will I support any kind of injustice against women in our society.
Women face so much at various levels - it can be as simple as the common belief that a woman is incapable of doing certain things or the fact that even if you do something wrong to her, she won't speak up for fear of embarrassment... The time is here that we all should fight against such wrongs.
The kind of films I do, people assume that I am not a fashionable person, but I am an urban girl, and I have always been fashionable.
Fashion is important in every girl's life.
Fashion is nothing but wearing what is comfortable and also sporting clothes that make you feel confident.
I am a compulsive shopaholic.