I was initially excited about modelling, but soon, I started feeling detached with the job. I wanted dynamic growth in whatever I did.

Sensitivity, awareness, and conflict - these have catalysed my creative growth.

Being a part of 'Mothoon' was unexpectedly character-building.

Winning the Miss India Earth 2013 title proved to be a stepping stone for a career in modelling and, eventually, films, though I didn't aspire to become either a model or an actress.

Football is played by 11 players, and unfortunately, every time, it happens that some do well, and some do worse.

Fitness is defined differently by everyone, but for me, the most important thing is being healthy. As tennis players, what we do is not the healthiest thing. We almost abuse our bodies.

Every game is tough for me because the level of competition is so high in the Premier League, and every time you have to be at your best.

We train and work so hard in our sport, we would be nothing less than a warrior. Day in, day out, this is our life. It's everything. The Olympic dream.