I like men who respect women.
— Aishwarya Rajesh
I like to eat in five-star hotels and also love street food.
Vetrimaaran expects his actors to be spontaneous. Since he mostly prefers shooting in live locations, you have to be prepared for everything when you work with him.
'Daddy' is an amazing Bollywood debut for me. I don't play a typical Bollywood heroine. It's a performance-oriented role.
When I did 'Kaaka Muttai,' I was a very raw actor. Director Manikandan brought out the best in me.
I'm an athlete, and I have been interested in sports films.
I don't see anything wrong with my films in 2016, except maybe 'Kadalai' and 'Parandhu Sella Vaa.' I did do a lot of different roles.
One must never compromise on finances and confuse personal friendships with professional charges.
I want to be remembered for my roles and films rather than my looks.
My gut told me 'Kanaa' was worth taking up, and it's a dream role for any actor.
I felt that I should become a film actress first, and then come back to serials and earn good remuneration from it.
I had a lot of Marwari friends, both in Holy Angels School and Ethiraj College.
I am a workaholic and constantly want to do something.
Eating street food in Bangkok is an experience.
I believe that comfort level is crucial for a performer.
There are many Bollywood actresses who work in the South and speak Tamil or Malayalam, and though it is correct, we find it funny sometimes.
Every director has their own unique working style.
I always do what the character demands, and I love to experiment with my looks.
While signing 'Sakhavu,' I wasn't aware of the depth of communism in Kerala. I was born and brought up in Chennai, and our political ideologies are very different.
'Kanaa' is a rare opportunity; it's about women's cricket, and they've trusted me with this film. I trained for nearly four hours every day with three coaches.
I lost my father when I was barely 10.
After acting in a critically acclaimed film like 'Kaaka Muttai,' I didn't get any offers for more than a year.
I like multi-tasking.
I want to be choosier. I can't let quality take a back seat... not after 'Kaaka Muttai.'
When I travel in Tamil Nadu for shooting, I make it a point to eat at roadside eateries and drink tea/coffee at a tea stall.
I did my schooling at Holy Angels, where they had stringent rules. I coloured my hair blond and red and was pulled up by the principal.
Arjun Rampal is one of the best co-stars I've ever worked with.
I feel very confident and empowered before the camera, after working with Arjun Rampal.
Dubbing really uplifts your character.
I was supposed to do Mammootty's 'White,' but it didn't work out.
It's very different working with Vetrimaaran. If he's happy with your shot, all he will tell you is, 'Good job. Go do what you have to next.'
In the kind of films offered to me, I don't even get the role of a city-based college girl. How do I let people know I can do sophisticated, contemporary roles, too?
I am not interested in doing a film on the basis of a good story. I want a proper screenplay.
I used to visit one production house every day, and I used to take up auditions even for small roles. Before my debut, I must have auditioned at almost every single production house.
I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan; I have not missed any of his films since I got hooked to 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.'
I have definitely not turned glamorous.
