A lot of the younger Indian generation are either IT geniuses or doctors - the number of doctors I've seen in L.A. who are Indian is just crazy. So it is a very common thing. Or an accountant! That again is a very, very big thing.

I am first and foremost an actress of Indian origin.

I think even the most beautiful person looks stupid on Skype.

Having grown up in Bombay, from the day youre born, you have absolute freedom to choose who you want to be.

I've learned to develop a thick skin, but you're bound to be affected when you read something bad about yourself in the paper and it's rubbed in your face over and over.

Awareness is very, very important because we're living in a world which is literally shrinking by the day. We are global citizens. So, for us not to be aware of what's happening to our neighbor is almost sad. Once you're aware, then you can decide what cause you want to dedicate your time to.

One of my favorite actors is Javier Bardem, he always challenges his previous roles, and basically does the unexpected.