I like bad boys, and I like to take them home to my mom.

There have been so many nations around the world that have had female leaders, including India.

I was very sure I did not want to be the stereotype of what Indian people are seen as, which is Bollywood, and henna. That’s all great! It’s what we are, and I love it. I love saris; I love music; I love henna; I love dancing, but that’s not all we are.

When someone asks me about my diet I feel terrible saying that I don't really have one.

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 seek out parts which are strong women. It's not the quantity of a role; it's the quality of a role.

Everything isn't perfect.