Quotes from Shriya Pilgaonkar

I look at a film as just a film; language doesn't really matter. I just don't want to limit myself to a particular language, genre or medium.

I have shot for a political satire by Anubhav Sinha called 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai.'

I want to be part of projects where I can showcase my growth as an actor.

I have always had a performers instinct since I was a child.

Some basic things I have picked up from Dad is how to interpret my character correctly, use the camera to my advantage and how not to hurry up with work.

If I come across a good project, I will surely take it up.

The love and respect that my parents have gained through their body of work is unmatchable. My goal is not to surpass their stardom or anybody's stardom for that matter, but to create an identity of my own.

Mirzapur's female characters are very strong, liberated women. Infact, the boys are leaning on us and we are contributing to the plot in a very strong manner.

Mom is really my closest friend and has been there at every stage. She is the adventurous kinds and made me travel by train alone when I was just five.

When I do web shows, I want to do something that is good and different.

In my latest 'Mirzapur,' I had no pressure actually to match up the level of other people in terms of performance because all of our characters were well-written. So there was no sense of insecurity.

My criteria for choosing a film are first the story and the team that I'm working with.

Obviously, there are advantages when your parents and you share the same profession. I can always go to them for advice but my struggle and hard work will always be mine.

I am a Kathak dancer, and have got an advanced diploma in it.

Audiences are open to experimentation these days - that's a boon for me.

I couldn't be happier starting 2019 with this film 'Haathi Mere Saathi.' It's the first time that I am doing a trilingual film which I'm excited about. It will be my Tamil and Telugu debut.

Every element contributes to building a character and I'm especially fascinated when it comes to recreating period looks.

I will definitely direct feature films one day.

I feel, we actors are out there a lot, and people are hell bent on trying to create perceptions of our lives. We tend to influence people through our lifestyles or mannerisms. It is important that we be honest about our emotions.

Because I am the daughter of Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, people have expectations fixed on me as I gear up to carry the family legacy.

We need to realise that not everyone can take the path to overnight success. Take actors such as Rajkummar Rao and Vicky Kaushal - they have built their work and profile over the years to get to where they are.

The great thing about 'Mirzapur' is that no one character is clear black or white, every character is working in a grey shade.

I have been a part of four different genres - a political satire, gangster drama, thriller and period drama.

I know how it feels to be helpless and it is the biggest fear one can experience.