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.

Separating your profession from friendship is very difficult.

If we are going to conduct espionage in the future, we are going to have to make some changes in the relationship between the intelligence community and the public it serves.

I had a difficult relationship with my parents, who died young, but they instilled self-discipline and a sense of honour and loyalty and accountability. I'm grateful for that.

My grandfather was a persuasive man who made friends with people at every level of influence. In order to fight against our tribe's termination, he went to newspapers and politicians and urged them to advocate for our tribe in Washington. He also supported his family through the Depression as a truck farmer.