Anushka Shetty

I select good scripts, and every role is an opportunity to enhance my histrionic skills. ”

My priority will always be my performance more than anything associated with a film. I always look forward to give my best to the character I play on screen. ”

I have no problems with failures, I'm afraid of failing within myself. At times when I know I did something wrong, I don't sleep that night. I'm scared of facing myself. ”

For me, doing good work is important. ”

I don't believe in stardom or in the number game. What I concentrate more is on my work and how I can improve my character. ”

Stars are always bigger. They bring the audience to the theatres. More than that, they do a lot of work in a film, and they are always on top. I am in no way competing with them. ”

When I used to teach yoga in Bangalore and Mumbai, I noticed many clients struggling to cope with their weight. During some days, they would come in with plans to work out harder than usual because of events they'd have to attend later that week. The insecurity of appearance is something everyone goes through... even I. ”

I think it is important to keep redefining yourself as an actor with the roles you do and, at the same time, create diversity in your body of work. ”

It's my privilege to work with an actor like Vikram who gets into the skin of the character he is playing, so much so that after the shoot it takes him quite some time to get back to his real self. ”

It has become a routine for the media to link me with all the stars I work with. ”