Actress

Lara Croft is completely different; the way she does the action scenes and maintains her body in perfect condition... I can't compete with her in any way.

There are superstars around us who have achieved so much in their career. I am not even five percent of that. I have a long way to go.

For me, doing good work is important.

Yoga has always been a part of my life, and it has had a major effect on me as a person, inside-out.

I don't have the habit of wearing ornaments.

I do not believe in planning.

I like men with honest, frank eyes. And that's the reason I cannot talk anyone who has their sunglasses on.

Travel is a passion. I intend seeing the world.

I don't go by brand names for directors.

Fitness, in my opinion, is a mental exercise more than just physical.

Coming from a conservative family from Mangalore, I had hardly watched any movies or television during my student days.

The bikini scenes in 'Billa' were vital because they showed me as a seductress. I'd like to say here that outfits define a character and help an actor, say, 30 per cent, the rest depends on one's histrionic skills.

As actors, we shouldn't worry too much about the language we are going to speak in a film.

All actresses give good performances, but everybody doesn't get the right roles.

What's the big deal if I dress casually and dance in my backyard.

When it comes to guys, my dad is the measure of the perfect man. And that's a pretty tough standard to match up to.

When I came to the industry in 2005, I didn't make a plan for when I would get married. I just went with the flow.

Stars are always bigger. They bring the audience to the theatres. More than that, they do a lot of work in a film, and they are always on top. I am in no way competing with them.

When I bagged 'Arundathi,' I don't think I knew how to act. It was because of director Shyamprasad Reddy that I delivered that performance.

I am highly critical of myself. I am never satisfied with my work.