Quotes from Aishwarya Rajesh

I like men who respect women.

I want to be choosier. I can't let quality take a back seat... not after 'Kaaka Muttai.'

I used to visit one production house every day, and I used to take up auditions even for small roles. Before my debut, I must have auditioned at almost every single production house.

I lost my father when I was barely 10.

In Chennai, we have the beach for entertainment, but in places like Trichy, Salem, and Coimbatore, movies are the only entertainment.

I've always wanted to be a good dancer. It used to be my passion.

I believe that comfort level is crucial for a performer.

Any actor can be glamorous, but not everybody can be a performer. That's why I'm focusing more on the performance side. I feel that's what even people want from me.

I firmly believe the industry does not let down performers.

There is a fine line between being glamorous and vulgar. I am open to glam roles as long as they don't look vulgar on screen.

I love the body language of the women cricketers and the attitude with which they carry themselves.

As much as I'm happy, I know it's not going to be easy in Bollywood.

I was not wary of playing a mother on screen but wasn't sure if I could do justice to it. Would I be able to showcase that kind of overpowering love without being a 'real' mother?

The best memories are the ones where I celebrated Deepavali as a kid.

When I travel in Tamil Nadu for shooting, I make it a point to eat at roadside eateries and drink tea/coffee at a tea stall.

I usually don't choose any of my Tamil films depending on the heroes but give priority to the script.

I don't see anything wrong with my films in 2016, except maybe 'Kadalai' and 'Parandhu Sella Vaa.' I did do a lot of different roles.

I get along very well with people - that's both an advantage and a disadvantage.

I always do what the character demands, and I love to experiment with my looks.

Anybody can do glamorous roles. With the latest technology, any girl can be shown beautifully on screen.

I am not interested in doing a film on the basis of a good story. I want a proper screenplay.

Deepavali is my 'favouritest' festival. More than Pongal or New Year's, this is the time we all come together as family and celebrate.

I did my schooling at Holy Angels, where they had stringent rules. I coloured my hair blond and red and was pulled up by the principal.

One must never compromise on finances and confuse personal friendships with professional charges.