Amyra Dastur

Acting is about reacting, and it's not easy to do that when you don't have a good co-star.

I'm an introvert and a shy person.

I am not somebody who feels comfortable socialising at parties where many film stars gather and endlessly chat, because I am quite introverted.

Goa is always leisure for me; it's become my home away from home.

I am very happy with the films that I am getting.

I want to be taken seriously as an actress.

I'm not dating Prateik; he is just a good acquaintance.

What aren't the pressures of being an actress? Don't get me wrong, I love my job. It has been my one and only dream but it's scary. There's a certain lifestyle and image one has to live up to or face the criticism which is quite harsh and cruel.

When I am not working, I love travelling, especially solo trips where I can pack my bag and go somewhere and explore new food, culture, and people.

Be it gym or yoga, I love it all. I start my day with it and it has to be at least for an hour and a half each morning. Even when I am holidaying, I stick to this regime.

I love my gymnastics and a flexible body, so I indulge in a lot of yoga from that aspect.

I am not really into mediation etc. but I am more interested in physical benefits of yoga. I love the fact that it helps me keep a control on my body and muscles.