Amyra Dastur

Getting that debut film is definitely harder than someone who has got a known last name. I mean some star kids don't even audition.

I was brutally bullied in school. I had short hair and buck teeth and kids would call out to me in the most nasty ways possible.

I pick up what is offered to me. And if somebody is not offering me the right role and right film then I am not going to choose.

You will not find me repeating a character or carrying similar mannerism in different films.

The only thing that drives me is those different sort of roles which allow me to experiment.

I'm glad I did South films because I feel they have moulded me. They are really loud and are in a different language, so it's not easy.

I really respect Telugu cinema and the fact that people out here have a totally different style of working and are at par with Bollywood. Sometimes, they beat Bollywood with the kind of films they make.

When you are in a different city, you must relish the local food and I always like to try the authentic taste and flavours of a city.

With platforms like Netflix, things are evolving as they are making content-driven films and series.

Good scripts are difficult to come by in the industry, especially if you are an outsider.

I am not at all a romantic person, I hate flowers and candles... rather find it irritating.

Bascially, I want to do movies wherein even the girl's character actually has a part. If you want me to do glamorous roles, that's fine. But you have to make sure the character is good.