The harder [role] the better. Definitely. When somebody turns around and says, "She can't do that," then that's the one I want to do.

As a musician, I know that it'll take time for me to get to the ranks of an established artiste. Nevertheless, I'm very happy that people are appreciating my music.

I always advocate to young women that if we don't do this for ourselves, no one else is going to. We have to have a voice.

I am a very private person. No one ever knows anything about me as I don't think it is necessary. I tell people as much as I want them to know about me.

I used to get upset with the word Bollywood, and what it means in the West. The stereotype of us being dancing, singing, puppet showgirls. Indians are nearly one fifth of the world's population; we have one of the most prolific film industries in the world. When people used to ask me about it, or replicate what they think is Bollywood dancing, thinking that they're being funny, I used to get offended. But now I show them the stuff we do.

I know I'm flawed - but perfect is boring anyway! Flawed is good!

Everything isn't perfect.