Quotes from Mithila Palkar

'The Cup' song did give a huge push, and after that, a lot of Internet happened. In the meantime, I was auditioning for many things, and 'Karwan' happened.

I have grown up watching plays at Shivaji Mandir and used to participate in plays in school, too.

Interestingly, one summer I was visiting my sister in U.S.A., and I learned how to play the rhythm of 'The Cup' song, which is from the movie 'Pitch Perfect' where Anna Kendrick plays this song.

I am consciously selective of the work that I do.

Who does not want to work in Bollywood?

Like a lot of people, I also grew up watching Bollywood films.

For me, I wanted to be an actor without being bothered about the medium. So when the opportunity came my way, it did not really matter on which medium I am working.

I just ignore the negative people and trolls. They stop bothering you when you don't acknowledge them; it suits me just right.

I damp my hair, take 2-3 drops of serum, and apply it through the length of my hair - my hair becomes super smooth, letting me style it any way I want, and - it also gets the perfect, glossy finish.

My grandfather was wary of me being a part of the industry for various reasons, ranging from the fact that we didn't know anybody; it was an unconventional career choice, and because he felt that I needed somebody to guide me.

One routine that I swear by during monsoons is to religiously apply few drops of hair serum every time I wash my hair. It cuts through the frizz and makes hair quite smooth!

Even when I was starting out, I knew there were certain things that I didn't want to do or wanted to do.

I speak for myself... I am here to tell stories. I'm here to be an actor and not a superstar. If, in the process, that ends up happening, great. But that's not my endgoal.

With the amount of planned and unplanned travel I have, it is critical for me to treat my curls right on a daily basis.

Acting on a digital platform is similar to the big screen.

I look at the Internet as an opportunity. I think you should do your stuff, and if you want to showcase it, it's a great platform. What people like and don't like is not in your control, so just have fun with it.

I am ready to work in any industry whether its Bollywood, Hollywood, the digital platforms, South Indian film, or Bengali films. Wherever I get a good opportunity, I'll be there.

I have always played the cheerful girl next door, especially on the Internet, and this film is a break from that. My character is more moody and bratty in 'Karwaan.'

I love lipsticks and have quite a collection.

I did science at the junior college level but switched to a bachelor's in mass media at MMK College, Bandra.

The audience is different for TV and web, but the latter offers everything for everyone.

Post my graduation, I really thought that acting was something I wanted to do. I simply took a chance and started auditioning, and I loved it.

I cannot watch my performance as an audience because whenever I watch anything that I am a part of, I watch critically.

In a way, I feel my curly hair has got me a lot of attention, and I don't mind it.