If more girls are educated, all of India stands to gain. The Girl Rising campaign aims to address that through various innovative initiatives that will not only help create awareness but also create a tangible platform to effect change.

For me exotic means beaches, palm trees and sand and frolicking in the ocean

When somebody else calls you exotic, exotic is a box - it's the stereotype of snake charmers and face jewelry. You're just that stereotype. But I don't get offended anymore. I used to get offended by things that were said to me, or how I was seen. Now I educate. If I get pissed off, I'll educate in a sassy way. Other times I educate in a Gandhi-like way. You know - I have my moods.

I live cinema and passionately love music, and my efforts in both these crafts are unfolding.

I've always been someone who's kept my private life a little private. When there's a ring on my finger, I'll talk about it.

Whatever it is, you have to show up for the job, and power through.

I don't enjoy being told what to do, I'm not that kind of actor, I'm a thinking actor.