RAASHI KHANNA

I had been living out of a suitcase in hotels, and that was getting to me, so I bought a new house in Hyderabad. I wanted the comfort and warmth of my own home when I return from hectic shootings.

Be it commercial or offbeat, I want to establish myself as an actress.

I am really excited to act with a powerhouse of talent like Vijay Deverakonda.

After being signed for 'Madras Cafe,' I joined Jogi Singh's acting classes, where I learned the basic nuances.

I experiment, but I am extremely mindful of the things I wear. The key is to accept your body type and pick cuts and styles that flatter your frame.

I don't want people to define me. That's the best way for an actor to grow.

It's always exciting to be part of films where you matter and add value.

'Jai Lava Kusa' is my best look onscreen.

'Bengal Tiger' is huge film for me, and I had a blast working with both Ravi Teja and Tamannaah.

Sometimes, I do zumba and a lot of yoga.

I am a geek. I am always in books.

Competition exists everywhere.

I did not choose acting as a career.

It's good to work with a writer-director.

I am inspired by the work done by Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra. They are both versatile and extremely talented actors.

I have no complaints except for the fact that I get very little time with my family. However, the happiness they feel every time they see me doing well compensates for everything.

I'm not doing an item number in any film.

I'd say an ideal wardrobe should have a mix of high-fashion gowns, clothes that spell 'boho chic,' and at least a few things that are playful.

Coming from the Malayalam sets, when I went to Telugu, people told me that I wasn't acting and that it felt dead. It was very subtle in Malayalam, while it is slightly dramatic in Telugu. It is quite fascinating to understand what each industry expects of you and work according to that.

I would love to work with everyone, but I am not desperate. Things will happen eventually.

Failure never goes to my heart, and success never goes to my head.

I just believe in working hard, and whatever comes my way, I try and give it my best.

Acting was not on my radar ever, but after shooting my first film, I have realised that this is my calling.

I have sung some songs in Telugu and Malayalam. And I want to sing in Tamil, too.

No matter what strategies you make, if you don't get the right script, everything is going to go down.