Radhika Pandit Quotes

The 12 years that I was improvising are why I got the number of commercials I got when I was in New York and why I got 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and it's why I even got in the door for 'Mad Men.'

I think doing 'Teen Wolf' is just giving me a really great opportunity to possibly get other jobs and show what I can do.

I am now in a position to choose roles. I did not have so many offers before 'Queen,' but now things have changed a lot.

Every time you do a movie, it's important for your career, your reputation.

The bigger the movies you're in, the chances are better at getting more diverse roles.

Not that I'm in the stage of my career where they're offering me parts in 'The Revenant,' but I try very hard to go through the audition process because I feel like I learn quite a lot about the character and the people I'm going to work with.

When I realized that you can't necessarily be cast in a really great part living in Austin, even when Hollywood comes to town, I got a demo reel together and headed out west.

After the 'Golden Compass,' I wasn't sure if I'd ever get another acting job.

You know what I did? I turned down an offer to do 'Enemy of the People' with Steve McQueen. It doesn't matter that the film was never really released. A movie like that, successful or not, adds to your credits. It leads to other roles.

It's because of 'ER' that I've gotten the opportunity to get the work.

I was working at a restaurant, I booked the role in 'Twilight,' put in my two weeks' notice, got fitted, flew to Portland, filmed, and then it started getting hype. That helped me get my foot into certain doors before the movie even came out.

In terms of the movie business, being in a 'Lord of the Rings' has given me more interesting options as work.

I'm used to working really hard to get a role. I was always auditioning and talking my way into roles.

When I started as an actor, I kind of started with a couple features. I've been waiting for the opening.

I think you judge your career by the scripts that are being sent your way.

I'm always in the market for my acting.

I hope through 'The Family Man,' I get some good offers.

After a two-year stint at Cheek by Jowl theatre company in London, I put all my energies into breaking into New York's theatre scene. It took me eight years to build enough to play lead roles.

I am not at a level where I will be flooded with offers. Hopefully, things will change after 'Pink.' It is one film after 'Shaitan' where I am hoping things will change for me.

My personal opinion is that an actor shouldn't bother himself about expanding his market. He or she should just do good films.

I have no hesitation in taking up more acting assignments if good roles come.

I do not get that many offers in commercial cinema, to be very honest.

I am getting better offers since directors feel that I am versatile and can be more than just a girl next door. I am also seriously trying not to be repetitive.

I want to do more Tollywood projects but I don't go around asking for roles.

I'm tryin' to get some acting credibility, get some other work.