Quotes from Nushrat Bharucha

I love what I do; I love what is being given to me. I am comfortable with it, and I love the way it has been received.

I would love to do regional cinema, provided the role is exciting enough and artistically challenging.

When I do films, I get off-days. But, in theatre, there are back-to-back shows with non-stop rehearsals. It's too scary a thought.

Comedy actually is quite difficult to do. The timing, the tone, the delivery, and the precise expressions are all very crucial, especially for actresses, because we are not given the author-backed punches.

I would rather do four films and be remembered for them than do 20 forgettable ones.

I don't think, as an actor, you should define what genre you want to do. Once you do that, you lose the sight to see the film and what its story is all about.

When you go through a tragedy with someone, the bond is stronger.

Today, nobody has a problem with a women working, but every woman invariably faces casual sexism at work.

You put me on a treadmill, and I will run away, but you take me out on a beach, and I can run for an hour.

Actors play a small part in all the things that go into the making of a movie. I want to know about pre-production, post-production, shot divisions - everything.

I think when you exercise in open spaces, it kind of detoxifies your body and gives you peace of mind.

I was one of the shortlisted girls for the female lead of the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' along with Freida Pinto.

Film was nothing like television; there was a craft to it, and I realized how much hard work was needed. It was not some mindless, two-bit job that only requires you to look good.

It is not the team that creates the comfort zone. I thinks it's the kind of films. You keep doing same kind of films that makes you comfortable. But none of my roles have been the same. They have been different, even though the films' premise were the same.

The reason why a filmmaker will invest in a male actor is because he will be able to sustain footfalls in the theatre till he turns 50.

I belong to a Bohri Muslim family, and for us, food is our biggest celebration. We are used to elaborate five- to six-course meals.

We are very close as a family. There are uncles and aunts for whom I would stand in front of a truck.

One can't live in solitude. To survive as a single family unit is not possible.

One should be alert and know how to defend oneself in case something untoward happens.

Luv Ranjan does not believe in bikini bodies. Therefore, he always insists that we look like relatable characters onscreen.

I want to ensure that I strike a balance between all kinds of films.

Shopping in Mumbai is always an outing with friends.

I believe that 'ego' is much overused term.

I do have my cheat days, but I prefer to follow this vegan diet because it keeps my body and mind both happy.