Quotes from Shraddha Srinath

It's sad that many don't realise the need for consent in relationships, and this can be attributed to lack of education, male chauvinism and lack of open mindedness.

I rehearse every morning starting as early as 6:30 A.M. after which I go straight to work. I lose out on social life, but as long as I am doing theatre, everything is worth it.

My first film was a Malayalam film where I played a small character and then my big debut happened in Kannada, which is also my mother tongue, in 2016, 'U-Turn' and since then my life has taken a different turn altogether.

Though there's the pressure of matching to 'Pink,' I did not see 'Ner Konda Paarvai' as a remake.

My sister and I grew up all over India, in quaint little towns, especially in the north and the east. Moving every two years made me very outgoing and very adaptable.

I was looking to be a part of commercial cinema and that was when I signed 'Jodi.'

In Leh, the bazaar is famous for its silver jewellery and leather bags, both of which I bought in plenty.

The downside of dabbling in different industries is that you don't have your roots anywhere and you don't know where your real demand is.

A lot would change if laws were strictly enforced. I know it's a medieval thought, but fear is what keeps us from doing wrong things, right?

When I moved to Bengaluru to study law, I was looking forward to joining a theatre troupe.

Well, I am from an army background. My dad is in the Defence forces and I have travelled enough in the north to get my Hindi right.

Nobody must judge me based on my decisions, and only my knowledge and education must be the criteria to judge me.

I'll be honest, acting in a commercial film has its perks - crazy stardom, crazy money and frequent trips abroad - but why would I aspire for something I'm not cut out for?

Nobody should feel uncomfortable at their work place, and nobody should be in a position to make someone feel uncomfortable.

I personally believe that I'm a very unconventional heroine. And for me to be cast in some very nice films and whatever little name I have made for myself, I feel proud of myself.

A film in Bollywood was truly unexpected.

It is a nightmare for me to watch myself on screen.

Films just happened by chance. I had no interest in films or acting as a heroine, but that's a long story.

I learnt that an actor should be willing to take risks, try new things and unlearn stuff.

My character in 'Ivan Thanthiran' is in stark contrast to my role in 'U Turn.' Here, I play Asha, a hard working girl belonging to a middle-class background.

When I came to Bengaluru, I had just joined college and there was a sting in me to be independent and find my own self. And I feel like I have done that through art and theatre here.

Richie' will show a very unique style of storytelling to the audiences.

I want to be known as a desirable actress who can perform - that's something I strive to be.

I consider it a stroke of luck that I got to work with one of my favourite directors, Mani Ratnam.