AISHWARYA RAJESH

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 had to do a lot of preparation for 'Kaaka Muttai.' I had to literally spend every night and morning in the slums, observing the life of people there, and work on my diction.

Eating street food in Bangkok is an experience.

Social media and smart phones have become an inevitable part of our lives. We shouldn't be under their control, which is wrong. It is mere stupidity, and we must be aware of everything around us.

I am a workaholic and constantly want to do something.

I like men who respect women.

I had a lot of Marwari friends, both in Holy Angels School and Ethiraj College.

I have definitely not turned glamorous.

When I signed 'Kaaka Muttai,' a lot of directors told me that I shouldn't be doing the role of a mother so early in my career. But I went ahead, as I aspire to do challenging roles.

The method in which 'Vadachennai' is narrated gives a feeling as if you are travelling with the characters to the different eras where the various situations happen.

I like to eat in five-star hotels and also love street food.

I lost my father when I was barely 10.

Every director has their own unique working style.

Any actor can be glamorous, but not everybody can be a performer. That's why I'm focusing more on the performance side. I feel that's what even people want from me.

It's an honour to play a woman cricketer on screen.

The best memories are the ones where I celebrated Deepavali as a kid.

I love the body language of the women cricketers and the attitude with which they carry themselves.

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.

Directors approach me for doing 'strong' women characters which, as an actor, increases a sense of responsibility to give my 100 per cent and even more for the faith they entrust on me.

Anybody can do glamorous roles. With the latest technology, any girl can be shown beautifully on screen.

My gut told me 'Kanaa' was worth taking up, and it's a dream role for any actor.

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.

Arjun Rampal is one of the best co-stars I've ever worked with.

Irrespective of the language and industry, what I seek from a project is good story and role.

I prefer doing strong roles irrespective of duration, and it is almost impossible for me to take up a role that has nothing much to contribute to the script.