When I started working in Mumbai, I was interested in working in the indie and niche spaces, as they do make really good cinema, driven by good stories. But then, I decided to explore everything possible.
— Sobhita Dhulipala
I'm 87% socially awkward.
Of all the things I am and am not, I know that I'm not afraid.
In India, people tend to get categorised by their job or caste or colour. But in Kamathipura, despite their horrid living, it was truly eye-opening how kind and sensitive these women are.
I think the obsession with fair skin should end.
I was 19, so validation played a huge role in my taking part in Miss India.
My friend was interning at the Miss India office and asked me to go for an audition. I just wanted to clear one basic round to show it to my friends. 'I'm in this mind space, and I can do this, losers.' I cleared the first round, and then I wanted to do more.
The Miss Eco-Beauty title is a very qualitative and important award!
It has been quite a journey from Miss India to modelling and acting.
Healthy food is very essential to keep fit.
I love travelling.
As a person, I am an introvert.
Anurag sir is someone every actor would want to work with.
I'd rather do less work than do bad work.
Before starring in 'Raman Raghav 2.0,' I must have watched only 20-odd movies, out of which eight were part of the 'Harry Potter' series.
I learnt a hard fact: that dignity is a luxury in our country.
I was 19 or 20 when I won Miss India and then did some exciting work in fashion.
Earlier, I would never focus on how I looked because I thought I was just 'OK.' So my focus was on being well-read, good in studies, school captain. My personality depended on what I read, not on some magical genetic thing.
The day women begin to feel good about themselves, they will truly feel empowered, and only they can do that for themselves. It will happen the day we stop seeking validation.
I feel I'm a hard person to like.
Being a part of 'Mothoon' was unexpectedly character-building.
Getting recognized for my skill is very important to me. 'Raman Raghav 2.0' gave me that.
In Miss India, so much was about how you looked.
It is certainly very thrilling to be given so much love and appreciation from the audience and critics.
I am a pakka South Indian at heart.
My idea of a perfect breakfast would be French toast with sausages and tea.
I enjoy experimenting with food and dish out innovative food items as well.
I've been living in Mumbai for a long time now, and the city has grown on me and even become my home for all practical reasons. But I'll always be a Vizag girl at heart.
I thought Anurag sir would be strict, and I had certain kind of perception about him, but he was warm and interactive.
If one wants to change the way things are, one has to take risks and be part of different kinds of cinema, despite not knowing how it will be received. That's what thrills me.
I want to tell stories that I feel for, and I don't want to be a sell-out.
I didn't grow up watching films, as I was more academically inclined.
I watch a lot of Malayalam films and admire them greatly. The films have such wonderful content.
I am lucky to have found an artistic companion in Anurag; there is a sense of belonging.
I love the breakfast culture - I opt for the French platter.
I can't be selectively brave. I can't say something in the heat of the moment and then get scared when people raise their voice against my thoughts.
Anurag Sir is someone I have always looked up to and hoped to work with, like many other actors. It's a tremendous opportunity to be collaborating with him on my first film; I really feel fortunate. His conviction in me is very valuable.
Characters are an extension of your imagination.
When I moved to Mumbai for college, it was bit of a culture shock.
Miss India actually made me feel small.
Finding that people are searching for my name and work on IMDb, which is the biggest data base for movies and celebrities in the world, is immensely special and motivating.
Whenever I overhear someone talking in Telugu, be it in the market or any random place, I get excited.
I'm a protein enthusiast, as it forms the foundation of our nutrition.
Being a Telugu girl, my heart always roots for Tollywood.
Every night before going to bed, I think about Vizag. But once you wake up, you have to catch up with life.
Getting a part in 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was an unbelievable moment. I couldn't believe that it was happening to me.
When I am older, I don't want to look at my films and not be happy about my choices.
I like reading and writing, and I am a trained classical dancer.
If I choose to be part of stupid films, I don't deserve to call myself an actress.
I moved to Mumbai to pursue my degree after high school.
