I always imagined that I would learn something each time that I would take to a new project, then I realized that each new project poses a completely different challenge.

I find it very interesting these days that films are bringing in so many people of different ethnicities, and I'm proud to be a part of that cultural shift.

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.

Indian celebrities have the media and fans permanently outside their homes, and that would make me really uncomfortable.

I definitely need to date someone who is calm.

In L.A. you hear all these stories of people being filmed in their own homes through their windows. I think that is so scary.

Everything big-budget or stereotypical I was offered after 'Slumdog Millionaire' was a huge no-no.