Sonakshi Sinha Quotes

I think a lot of actors are overly concerned about being well liked in the parts they play.

I play characters that allow me to do lot more than just be a glamorous heroine.

If someone comes with an interesting script where the negative role suits me, I will definitely take it up.

I want to play characters that are interesting to watch.

I really enjoyed playing Freddie Cork. People are always scared to approach me because of the character I played in 'Brotherhood.' The writing was very smart.

Well, usually when I finish one character, I'm looking for a role that's really different.

Maybe you're better to play a villain just straight out.

I try to shy away from playing cranky people, but if it's just a funny next-door neighbor or business man, I'll say, 'Sure, why not?'

I'm always looking for roles to challenge me and ones which I'll enjoy playing.

Actors like me endeavour to look for great roles and portraying them to the best of our ability. At times, it's noticed; at times, it's not.

I have no qualms about doing any kind of role as long as it is substantial.

I don't choose characters according to looks. I'm comfortable doing both glamorous and non-glamorous roles.

Be it TV, films, or stage, I love substantial roles. The length of the character doesn't matter, but if the character is well thought, then I have to grab it.

In theater, there's a lot of work to do to build the characters. It's a great experience.

I suppose there are actors who are worried about their public image. But I've never had any trouble playing unpleasant characters. It is only a part. Which is why you do it -because you are interested in exploring something you never could or would be.

My only job as an actor is to try and understand the character and, to the best of my ability, bring this character to life.

In the Indian film industry, especially those of us who are in mainstream cinema, we invariably play a typical hero's role. More often than not, we cater to the public perception. However, there is a latent desire in most actors to do a role where you can go all out and experiment.

I never really thought about what characters I play. I always just wanted different characters.

Usually most characters I play are quite realistic.

As an actor, it's more interesting to play a nerd than anything else. It's a lot more fun - you don't worry about 'what's my hair like?' in the morning or 'which is my great angle?'

I am a professional actor, and I don't go about moralizing about what the character does. Otherwise, seriously, why be an actor? You're not making some kind of social statement. That's not what actors do.

Everything, I think, about acting is based on imagination.

That's the great thing about being an actor, you get to try out lots of things for your roles.

Preparation is definitely important, but it depends on the kinds of roles I do. Like, I completely identify with my character in 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.' I had to be myself and I didn't have to actually prepare for it.

It's my job in Hollywood to find roles where I get to be a character not a bathing suit.