Kriti Sanon
I had learnt Kathak for six years from the age of eight and did a foundation course from Kathak Kendra in Delhi. I was not fond of classical dance, but today, I'm glad my mom made me do it.Collection: Mom
I'm not much involved in sports, and I don't play, either.Collection: Sports
Whatever you learn will never go waste. It will be beneficial for me in future.Collection: Future
I am an engineer by profession, but I knew I wanted to act. My parents always encouraged me, and when my father shifted to Mumbai for work for a brief while, I came along.
I think less is more. Sephora has these nude themes, which is like 'no make-up' make-up.
Modelling was never a career option for me; it was always a hobby. I was modelling while I was pursuing my B.Tech, so the obvious choice after finishing my studies was to do a job. But while I was modelling and doing TV commercials, I really loved being in front of the camera. I enjoyed the shooting process.
I come from a middle-class family, but we are open-minded people.
We are all somewhere or the other a little grey, not black and white. We have our imperfections.
The more you do, the more you think, the better you get.
I can't stand on the roadside and have Pani Puri like before. But, at the same time, being an actor makes you feel special. People look up to you, want to know more about you, and shower you with so much love without even knowing you personally. It's overwhelming.
In Hyderabad, I suppose my height does pique people's interest, but it's not like it's unacceptable. If you are confident about what you are doing, height doesn't make a difference. You can't be perfect in everything, you know!
I usually mug up my Telugu dialogues much before going to the sets every day.
The more successful you become, the more known you become, everything you say is minutely scrutinised a lot.
I think every industry is a male-dominated industry. Whether it is Tollywood or Bollywood or India as a whole, it is male-dominated. We stay in India, and it has been patriarchal society.
My parents were never into films, but I hope to make them proud with my work some day. In any case, in Bollywood, your surname matters only till your first, second, or third film at most. Beyond that, you are on your own.
I played a tomboy character in 'Dohchay.'
The title 'Dohchay' is very perfect for the film. It is used very well in the title track. If you see the film, you will understand it.
Sudheer Varma is very easy going and very confident director. He knows exactly what he wants. He has a very good vision and knows how many shots he wants for a scene. He is super fast. He gives freedom for actors to try different things. The atmosphere on the sets was never serious. We had great fun working together.
My mom keeps khabar of everything, so I don't feel lonely.
I auditioned for quite a lot of films. I do not wish to name the films I auditioned for. There were times when I knew I would not be fit for this film, or I would not get this film. Still, I used to audition for it just to get experience... to practice.
If you don't come from film family, it takes time for people to register you. When you don't come from film family, the connection with the audience takes time to build up; it happens eventually.
I have been a little lucky to get work. I know there are people who struggle a lot to get a film; I believe a lot in destiny. Things have fallen into place for me.
Destiny plays an important part, but talent and hard work is also important.
I am sweet and diplomatic in real life.
There is a slight tomboyish side to me. But I was studious, and I did not bunk classes!
It's better to focus on one film rather than take up two or three films at the same time.
When I did my first film, I did not understand or speak Telugu.
At the end of the day, it is about what you are doing in the film.
Categorisation of actors has become outdated now.
I could not make mistakes while choosing films when I started out.
False stories used to affect me initially. But now, I've come to understand that if false stories are created, they are also forgotten in the long run.
I was horrified to find out that a startling percentage of women, even in Bengaluru, do not go out or wash their hair during their periods.
Before anyone else, women need to accept that neither does life stop, nor does it change for those few days in a month.
I thoroughly believe that shaving is the best way of hair removal, as it's the most convenient and hassle free of all the methods.
Women simply need to know the right technique of shaving to get the best results.
I'm an independent woman and a feminist.
I would never do anything that's derogatory to women.
After graduating, I began auditioning for films while continuing to model. I did a few fashion shows, ad shoots, and even got a few Bollywood offers, but nothing great.
I was clear about the fact that my first film should be 'big,' since it's the start of your whole career graph.
There was a lot of pressure on me when I signed 'Dilwale,' and though it did not do as well in India, overseas the business was crazy despite competition from another film.
I'm learning to work under pressure. Yesteryear songs are slow and demanding on the expressions.
I don't know how I would react to the casting couch. I'm sure that at that moment, you won't really know what to do. Whatever you do at that moment is instinctive.
I don't know how much of the 'casting couch' exists in the industry, as I've not seen it myself. I'm glad that I've not had to.
I will always choose to work in a movie based on whether I would want to watch it - if I would be willing to spend money in a theatre on it. The script and the people you will work with come after that.
When you don't come from a film background, getting the right debut is important and difficult, as you don't have the sensibility to know what will work and what won't.
I hope I get an opportunity to work with Akshay Kumar and Prabhu Deva, as they are very supportive people.
I have declined projects made under big banners because I didn't have much to do in them.
After a point, it doesn't matter where you come from. There are many star kids who haven't done well in the industry and rank newcomers who have done amazingly well.
I started modelling while still studying. I liked doing television commercials and being in front of the camera. Lots of ad directors told me to try for films.
I come from a family of working professionals: my dad is a chartered accountant, and my mom is a professor.