Amy Jackson

My mum is really fair and has blonde hair, and my dad is not dark, either.

I was once so terrified of acting that I used to pretend I was ill to get out of drama.

When I first got a call for the movie, I couldn't believe that I am doing a film opposite Akshay Kumar. He is such a big superstar.

I won Miss Teen World, and then a movie rep saw me on the pageant website and thought that I had the perfect image for the role in 'Madrasapattinam.'

I am conscious about not getting typecast, but obviously I have to keep picking up great roles so that I don't get typecast.

The negativity will always be there. I think that's for any actress or actor. But I think you've got to take it with a pinch of salt.

I feel more comfortable in saris than gowns.

I have been away from home since I was 17.

I started with Tamil film, then Hindi. Now, I am also doing a Telugu film. The journey has been wonderful so far.

I love horse-riding - I have three back home in the U.K.

I was only 16 when I was selected for 'Madrasapattinam.' I celebrated my 17th birthday on the set of the film. That was the first time I had travelled to India, and it was a rollercoaster ride. I soon fell in love with the country.

India has introduced me to my ultimate passion - acting. I don't plan to give it up, and I intend to stay here for a long, long time.