I think worldwide, the movement has been towards accepting and respecting the individuality and the rights of gay people, lesbians and transgender people. Here, however, age-old cultural mindsets - which also comes from Victorian times, affect the thinking of people.

Love is a beautiful feeling.

Pakistan tries mentally challenged girl of blasphemy against the Holy Book. India arrests kids for posts on Facebook. Morbid competition?

Actors are limited by their appearance and while it has cost me some roles, it has got me some very important roles too.

Delhi is my emotional home. I still dream of owning a home there.

Today, of course, the world's perception of India has changed tremendously. People understand its role in world affairs; they understand that India is not some backward nation. In fact, it is the fastest growing free-market democracy in the world today, and that says it all.

I love the stage, I love the process of acting in theatre, but unfortunately, it doesn't pay the bills.