Even my family is shocked that I chose this profession.
— Kriti Sanon
I wasn't the most confident kid in school and college.
The industry has been very warm and welcoming, especially since I am an outsider.
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.
I come from a family of working professionals: my dad is a chartered accountant, and my mom is a professor.
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 hope I get an opportunity to work with Akshay Kumar and Prabhu Deva, as they are very supportive people.
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.
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 would never do anything that's derogatory to women.
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.
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.
At the end of the day, it is about what you are doing in the film.
There is a slight tomboyish side to me. But I was studious, and I did not bunk classes!
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.
My mom keeps khabar of everything, so I don't feel lonely.
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.
The more you do, the more you think, the better you get.
For me, my first hearing of the script matters. It has to excite me as an actor and as an audience.
These days, we are scrutinised by everybody. Girls in the industry put a lot of effort into it. You can't be overdressed or underdressed, your make up has to be subtle and there's a lot of brainstorming that goes into it.
People have started recognising me. I can't move around as freely as I used to.
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.
I have declined projects made under big banners because I didn't have much to do in them.
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 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 was clear about the fact that my first film should be 'big,' since it's the start of your whole career graph.
I'm an independent woman and a feminist.
Before anyone else, women need to accept that neither does life stop, nor does it change for those few days in a month.
I could not make mistakes while choosing films when I started out.
When I did my first film, I did not understand or speak Telugu.
I am sweet and diplomatic in real life.
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 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.
I played a tomboy character in 'Dohchay.'
You have to face fears head on.
I am very instinctive when it comes to a script.
I wasn't really fashion-conscious earlier.
I come from a middle-class family, but we are open-minded people.
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.
Whatever you learn will never go waste. It will be beneficial for me in future.
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.
I'm learning to work under pressure. Yesteryear songs are slow and demanding on the expressions.
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.
Women simply need to know the right technique of shaving to get the best results.
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.
Categorisation of actors has become outdated now.
It's better to focus on one film rather than take up two or three films at the same time.
Destiny plays an important part, but talent and hard work is also important.
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.
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.
