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Acting was never planned.
Nobody goes to college and learns anything.
I am not a trained singer, but I love to sing.
I've no apprehensions and inhibitions as an actor.
It's not in every film that you connect to the role.
I am not an actress who only wants to do lead roles.
I'm not really interested in doing a Bollywood film.
I don't prepare for any role. I go on the sets and do it.
As an actress, I should be able to do all types of roles.
I studied journalism, though I never really became a scribe.
I've been working in three-four languages. I'm happy to do it.
I was honoured to work with Amol Gupte. He is a brilliant person.
Had acting not taken off, I would've been glad to become a teacher.
I am just an actor, and this is my job. What I am doing is not extraordinary.
If you worry too much, it shows in your acting, and it ceases to be effortless.
I'm really fond of P. C. Sreeram, and we got along quite well on the sets of 'Ishq.'
As long as I know what I'm playing, I shouldn't concern myself with others' footage.
I don't think I am really awesome. I think I have basic qualification to be an actor.
Acting is emotionally draining, so I make it a point to not do anything when I am home.
We should be actors rather than trying to be a lead; it will create a healthier atmosphere.
If something has not been part of your dreams or ambitions, then you are not awestruck by it.
I am not sure for how long I'll stick to this industry. Acting is just a part of my nomadic life.
People in Andhra Pradesh treat me like a girl next door after 'Ala Modalaindi.' I feel at home here.
Initially, I was a bit hesitant to do the role in 'MTP,' as it was a very serious and aching subject.
I've been blissfully ignorant about the result of my films and don't get swayed by success or failure.
At one point, I wanted to be a wildlife photographer. I also love to travel, so maybe I'd do travel writing.
Even though my family was accepting of an unusual career, cinema, my journey in it has still been a tough one.
I don't like the idea of being connected to the world all the time. One should have space and time for oneself.
As an actor, it's really exciting and challenging to play a character which is much older than your actual age.
I'm not insecure. Give me a good role, and I'll perform even for a multi-starrer with half a dozen other heroines!
When they say 'action,' I am into it completely and forget everything around. When they say 'cut,' I am back to myself.
Having a good actor as co-star is always a pleasure, as it gives you space to perform. It's nice to work with nice actors.
Soundarya was always respected, and she is looked at in a certain way that I always would like to be looked upon as an actress.
I don't belong to any social network, and I don't even message much. In fact, most of the time, I don't even use my mobile phone.
Working with a good artiste is always a pleasure. If you get a reaction from your co-star, then you get the space to perform well.
I will not accept a role just because a big hero stars in it. I am not here to merely dance, run around trees, and be a glam doll.
I was eight years old when I was offered a film. And before I knew it, I was acting in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu movies.
I felt very comfortable working with Jr. NTR. We immediately broke the ice almost the first day. I always found him very down to earth.
For me, it is not about being a part of a hit or a flop. Films are about friends, learning, and experiences. Certain films give me happiness.
I fell in love at 18 when I was in college, and that's probably why I know what it's like to be in love, and I can express it in a better way.
I have met fantastic men in my life and horrible women. I have also met some amazing women and terrible men. I have seen women who are sexists.
For me, a story has to have characters, and my role should be meaningful. At the end of the day, people should say that they like my performance.
I am not bothered about if my role in a film is small or big. Because if the character I am offered is sensible, I would do it even if it is small.
I don't sing professionally; I sing because people who make my films want me to sing. So, as long as they want me to croon in the film, I will sing.
I am not intellectually choosy. My choice of films reflect who I am, but it is not done with strategy and planning. I hear something and go by my intuition.
I don't enjoy public attention. I don't like being recognised, being clicked, or being written about. But then it is destiny. I am just going with the flow.
I've never wanted to be an actress. I came into the industry to be a filmmaker, but let us say fate had other plans for me. I don't want to be the next glamour queen.
Acting was not on my agenda. It just happened by chance. I always wanted to be involved in wildlife protection or maybe surrounded by kids. I love animals and children.
Films were always there at the back of my mind. I would try to move away, but films kept coming to me. I would do movies for friends. I guess some things are meant to be!
I'm serious, in general, and I guess I cling onto the little freedom I have offscreen. Having said that, I am funny and, at the same time, detached from a lot of things in life.