Quotes from Payal Rohatgi

I think for an upcoming actress the biggest challenge is that sometimes there are situations when she has no luxury for rehearsals.

I am a proud Hindu, but that doesn't I mean I disrespect others' religion.

I do not come from the industry. But I have realized that it's very important to work with senior directors and good production houses. It makes a lot of difference.

I won't play any blame games for my films that didn't work. But I've been working towards getting good roles. Even Abhishek Bachchan became a superstar after delivering 17 flops.

If today I have been able to sell myself, it's because I agreed to shed my clothes and my inhibitions. And the more clothes I take off, the greater the number of people who come to see my films.

Kumbh Mela is the best way to get an insight of our culture.

My intention has never to commit something wrong and I have always believed in abiding the law.

Men get intimidated by me. They feel I am very high-handed and snobbish.

I will obviously exercise my freedom of speech because I live in India, not in Saudi Arabia and Iran; freedom of speech is an integral part of the Constitution of India and I believe in respecting in whatever is lawful in India.

Salman Khan's association with 'Bigg Boss' has taken the show to another level. Because of his presence, the show has gained immense popularity and the reach of the show is tremendous. It has become a household name.

In a film where I am acting, do you seriously think I would have the time to keep track of the number of times I kiss my co-star?

An award recognizing your talent is an honor. That matters a lot to me.

At the end of the day, you need someone who listens to you with no judgement.

In films, maybe I was lost or typecast.

Just because of the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, after Oscar-winning actresses including Angelina Jolie came out and spoke against Harvey Weinstein, we also want to talk about something that has been happening in Bollywood for long; like several years ago, Mamta Kulkarni had spoken against filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi.

I was whisked away by the Rajasthan police from Ahmedabad as soon as they realised I had applied for bail. They first put me in a filthy cell in the police station, then took me to jail where I was locked up with five hardcore criminals. It was a nightmare. We had to sleep on the cold floor. That's where one sleeps in jail.

I want filmmakers to notice me, not just as a glam doll but as a human being with all facets of emotions.

'Dhol' has me in the second lead. But I wish to upgrade to playing lead roles and want to be in the league of respected actresses of the industry.

It was very cold in jail. But inmates were good. They shared their stories with me.

I am happy that I got an international offer by a French director but I won't be able to take part in his film as he wanted me exclusively for two years. As I am getting many offers from Bollywood and the television industry, I won't be able to do it.

Frieda Pinto has definitely opened Hollywood doors for Indian actresses.

Sangram is my best friend. He loves me more than himself and his absence in my life has brought a vacuum in my life.

In fact, I had never imagined that seven years after my ordeal, the #MeToo movement will start and that I will be talking about it all over again. This is nothing but karma. Dibakar has directed six films, even though I didn't get any films after I went public with my allegations.

Being a health freak, Sangram has made me a lot healthier and fitter, as he has turned me into a vegan and even makes me gym every day.