I don't read books.
— Hansika Motwani
I'm very punctual. I wish I could change this about myself because most people around me are not.
I can say that I don't compete with others and only with myself because I do so many films.
I make sure that whatever film I do, I enjoy my role.
People don't know that when there is something running in my mind, I start smiling. If I'm angry, I smile and blush.
I am in love with myself, with my friends, with my family, with kids, with life and my movies.
My mom has helped me nurture my interest and hone my talent.
I like to collect DVDs of most English films.
Even when I turn 60, they'll call me a child actor.
I love the ubiquitous idly-dosa combination. In fact, that was my pet name as a kid! In school, I would bug the canteen boys to get me my daily quota of idly!
I'm not bothered about what others are doing. All I want to do is excel in whatever it is that I do.
Building a home for neglected senior citizens is my long time dream.
I am not a party person.
I entered the industry at very young age, and I was like any normal girl at the age of 17 or 18. At that age, most girls are a little plump.
The camera and I have always had good chemistry.
My workout involves cardio, jogging, and yoga as well. I am a firm believer of yoga and meditation.
The only time my workout goes a little haywire is when I'm travelling.
Every good movie I watch, the hero becomes my favourite. I start blushing every time a hero romances a heroine.
I am very lucky I got fans, and I interact with them personally. I know that they have poured their love on me unconditionally, and all I can do is work hard and be kind to them.
Everyone has a breakup in their lives, and I think everyone should experience love.
I am a very reserved person and have very few friends in the industry, while most of my close ones are from school and college.
There is no point in pointing fingers because there are three fingers pointing back at you.
Obviously I will promote 'Vaalu.' It is my film. I am the lead actress in it; I play a major part, and I will promote the film.
Brad Pitt is amazingly talented and equally good-looking, too.
I've finished 12th standard from Poddar International and enrolled for B.A. in political science in Cambridge University, London. It's a correspondence course, and I'll go to London for my exams once a year. That way, I can devote more time to films.
My character in 'OK OK' has a lot of attitude, and it is an interesting one.
I went around Coimbatore quite often while I was shooting for Velayudham. It's a fascinating place with a lot of energy.
I'm competing with myself first, as my aim is to improve my performance in every film.
I have painted gods, and goddesses too, and my favourite is Ganesha and Radha Krishna.
As an actor, it is okay to fall and get up. Then you can give your best. Sometimes audiences don't receive it well, but you have to take it in the right sense. It is part and parcel of being in the industry.
Ravi Teja helps the co-artistes, and he is a very kind person.
I love Chennai and its people. My mother always tells me, 'You should have been born a South Indian!'
I think it is very important for all actors to complete their studies side by side.
I do feel bad when my films don't do well, but I respect audiences' verdict because they know well which films to support. If they don't like a film, we should accept it.
I keep going to New York every year for 20 to 25 days. I love it there, but I can't imagine settling in any place other than India.
Everyone has their opinion, and if no one criticizes, how will I improve my work?
In 'Manithan' I did not again play a bubbly thing, but my character was calm and composed.
I am only a dog lover, and I have a nice fawn-colored one at home.
Silence is my dignity.
I have not seen 'Vaalu' yet, but I am sure it will be good.
I don't have a favourite romantic scene, but I enjoy romantic movies like 'Ghost' and 'Music and Lyrics.'
Since I come from an educated background, I love to study.
When I was shooting in Pollachi, I had tried out a lot of local food, most of them I don't remember the names of.
I'm worth every penny because I'm a complete professional who does her work well.
All actresses, including me, want to look great on screen.
I paint, and painting gives me my much needed break from my routine. Painting was a subject in my school, and I developed a liking for the lines and colours and started practising in my free time. It helps me de-stress amidst my hectic shooting schedules.
When I turned 21, I started losing weight - again, a normal thing for any girl my age. I did not take a conscious decision to reduce my weight.
'Power' is a very special film for me and is one of the finest films of my career. I have played a character that I have never done before. My role has a lot of comedy.
My personal life is also cinema.
I've been working on the screen right from childhood and am completely in love with my work. And this experience has taught me that ultimately, it's a good script, good work that matters, whether in Bollywood or in the South.
